Specialist, Retail Portfolio Operations

Connor, Clark & Lunn group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Connor, Clark & Lunn group is seeking a Retail Portfolio Operations Specialist to join our Retail Portfolio Operations team in Canada. You will maintain and reconcile client portfolio data across cash, holdings and units, and support fund-level cash flows and performance for High-Net-Worth clients.

You will collaborate with custodians, fund administrators and our Investment teams, respond to client queries, and prepare monthly to annual client reports.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• Completion of the Canadian Securities Course is an asset.
• Strong MS Excel skills and data management.
• Experience in investment firms or banks is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile client portfolio and fund data, including cash, holdings, and units.
• Produce monthly, quarterly and annual client reports for High-Net-Worth clients.
• Work with custodians and fund administrators and respond to client queries.
• Support performance inquiries related to transactional data and process improvements.

Skills

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Economics

Canadian Securities Course (CSC)

Tools

Custom Trade Order Management system

Job description

Interested in joining one of Canada’s top performing asset managers? We are looking for a **Retail Portfolio Operations Specialist** for an existing vacancy on our Retail Portfolio Operations team. The **Retail Portfolio Operations** team is a lively and energetic group. You will have the opportunity to work and learn alongside a hardworking and dedicated team in a fun environment. The team is motivated, enjoys challenging each other, is diverse and unafraid to put in the extra work to get ahead. We rely on collaboration and are always looking to tackle the next challenge together. Our offices currently operate on a hybrid model with a combination of in-office and remote working days throughout the week.**What You Will Do*** Maintaining and reconciling client portfolio and fund data. Including client cash, holdings and units. Plus, fund level cash flows and performance.* Working with external custodians, fund administrators as well as various areas within CC&L Business and Investment teams.* Responding to ad hoc client portfolio queries from custodians and front office.* Producing monthly, quarterly and annual client reports for High-Net-Worth clients.* Providing support to other teams on performance inquiries related to transactional data.* Trading pooled funds and monitoring of High-Net-Worth clients using our Custom Trade Order Management system.* Coordinating account transfers between various custodians.* Maintenance of client fee and holdings data in order to generate invoices and collect fees owed to CCL and relevant business partners.* Assisting with various process enhancement projects for CC&L Private Capital Ltd & CC&L Funds Inc.**What You Bring*** Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Economics. Completion of the Canadian Securities Course is an asset. Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge of MS Excel. Developed knowledge of investment accounts (RRSP, TFSA, RRIF, etc.).* Able to continually ensure high quality output along with identifying areas for investigation.* Proven ability to think logically and problem solve effectively. Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure, dealing with changes and interruptions while maintaining strict deadlines.* The desire to learn processes and improve on operational efficiencies.* You have a collaborative spirit that helps you work well with others and you communicate effectively.* At least one year of related work experience, in an investment firm, bank or trust company is an asset.***The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000. The salary range provided reflects the base salary range for this position as required by legislation. In addition, there is an annual performance bonus which contributes to the total compensation for this position. Further questions may be directed to the HR team during the interview process.***