Senior Specialist, Investment Operations

Brookfield; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookfield is seeking a Senior Specialist in Investment Operations to join their team at Brookfield Place, Toronto. The role involves reconciliation, trade settlements, and collaboration with various teams to enhance investment operations. Candidates should have 8+ years of experience and a degree in finance or accounting. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel are essential. Brookfield offers a dynamic work environment focused on career growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience required, CPA/CFA preferred.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinker.
• Proficient in various settlement and reconciliation processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reconciliation of cash and positions.
• Support trade settlement and life-cycle management.
• Develop dashboards and regular reporting for management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

VBA

Job description

Senior Specialist, Investment Operations

Location : Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader : Entrepreneurial, Collaborative, and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

Brookfield Corporation (NYSE / TSX : BN) is focused on deploying its capital on a value basis and compounding it over the long term. This capital is allocated across its three core pillars of asset management, insurance solutions, and its operating businesses.

Position Summary :

The Senior Analyst, Investment Operations will be a key member of Brookfield Reinsurance’s growing team and will report to our Manager, Investment Operations, and Reporting. The role will also have a high degree of interaction with the Vice-President, Investment Operations and other members of the investment team, working directly with them in support of the expansion of BNRE’s investment portfolio. This role provides a highly motivated individual with a solid foundation and exposure to a progressive and dynamic career within Brookfield Reinsurance.

Responsibilities :

• Conduct reconciliation of cash and positions, ensuring alignment between our records and administrators.
• Support trade settlement and life-cycle management across various asset types.
• Treasury functions including liquidity / cash management, wire / transfer payments, and callback process.
• Liaise with external service providers to support end-to-end processes related to Loan Administration.
• Collaborate with the investment accounting team on the month-end close cycle.
• Support in the implementation of complex transactions, product launches, closures, and other initiatives.
• Support onboarding and KYC process with borrowers and trading counterparties.
• Conduct legal documentation review, including credit agreements and other financial documentation.
• Work and communicate directly with various teams including investment, legal, and accounting.
• Collaborate with technology services for integration and process enhancement, while actively participating in system implementation projects for process improvements.
• Liaise with external service providers to support end-to-end processes related to Loan Administration, Risk Analytics, Investment Accounting, and Derivative management.
• Respond to inquiries and requests from other departments or escalate to manager on a timely basis.
• Develop dashboards and regular reporting for senior management, portfolio managers, risk, and legal functions including investment compliance, risk, performance, and other ad-hoc needs.
• Participate in system implementation and process improvement projects as required.
• Monitor changes to existing portfolios and apply the changes to all back-office systems.
• Design ad-hoc reports for special requests from clients or internal requests.
• Various special duties and projects as assigned.
• Make sure all the procedures are documented and maintained.

Qualifications & Requirements :

• 8+ years of experience : CPA / CFA / CAIA designation is preferred.
• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, economics, or other relevant fields is required.
• Working knowledge of trade life-cycle processes within Investment Operations / Middle Office related to alternative asset classes, private investments, and fixed income.
• Proficient in various settlement and reconciliation processes.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and other office applications (i.e. : Power BI, VBA); experience with other technical software is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinker who works well in a fast-paced, dynamic, complex, and unstructured environment.
• Thorough and meticulous with extreme focus on details.
• Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to operate independently.
• Team-oriented with a commitment to shared success.
• Superior communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships at all levels.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities to meet internal and external deadlines.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Insurance sector experience and knowledge of insurance requirements is an asset.

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence, or harassment. Brookfield is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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