Analyst, Financial Operations - Trans-Canada Capital

Air Canada • Montreal, QC

7d

About The Position

Trans-Canada Capital (TCC) is an asset management firm specializing in innovative investment strategies for institutional investors. Since 2009, the team has successfully managed the pension assets of Air Canada, one of the largest corporate pension plans in the country. Over the years, we have earned an enviable reputation by generating superior returns through strategies focusing on alpha generation in a rigorous risk-controlled framework. With C$27 billion in assets under management (inclusive of leverage), more than 100 investment professionals based in Montreal and Toronto, and a complete range of alternative solutions, TCC is well positioned to meet the needs of institutional investors seeking steady returns.
Reporting to the Manager Financial Operations, the Analyst – Financial Operations will primarily support the firm’s traders, as well as process and communicate fixed-income and equity trades to our trustee. In addition, the analyst will manage treasury activities on rotation. The ideal candidate will have developed his/her sense of priorities, be rigorous and will be able to work efficiently under pressure. TCC offers a complex financial environment in which the candidate will be able to develop an in-depth understanding of the operational processes tied to the trade lifecycle.
The candidate will choose TCC because of its collaborative work environment, the sophistication and diversification of the financial products traded, the tight-knit relationship amongst the investment teams and the competitiveness of its total compensation package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, administration or relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Bilingualism (English and French): This position requires bilingualism at the professional level to provide support to clients and employees located outside of Quebec or who require services in a language other than French.
• Well-organized and ability to perform various tasks at once.
• Rigor, prudence and vigilance.
• Pro-active and strong sense of initiative.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Autonomy, analytical skills and critical thinking.
• Strong learning capabilities, versatility and adaptability.
• Excellent skills in communication and teamwork.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment.
• Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in financial operations, an asset.
• Knowledge of various financial systems: Eagle Star, Bloomberg AIM, desirable.

Responsibilities

• Apply the various processes tied to settling fixed-income and equity trades.
• Ensure the integrity of systems data in order to provide high-quality management information to the business units responsible for the investment.
• Play a proactive role with the trustee and various counterparties in trade settlement.
• Stay abreast of the various technicalities of international markets.
• Support traders.
• Reconcile transactions, cash balances and positions between our internal systems and our different custodians.
• Manage treasury activities and cash balances in different funds/accounts to avoid overdrafts.
• Recommend improvements to procedures and help implement them.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level