Manager Investment Operations

The Canada Life Assurance Company•Winnipeg, MB

1d•CA$90,400 - CA$140,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Investment Operations, the Manager, Investment Operations, is a forward-thinking, dynamic leader of a team of professional accounting and finance staff. The Manager leads the back office team responsible for all accounting and valuations for the Canada Life Assurance Company segregated funds and general account assets. This role will focus on supporting trading and reconciliations of general account assets.

Requirements

7+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience
University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or another related field
Experience building and leading high performing engaged teams
Highly motivated, agile, with a proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical capabilities with a focus on risk identification
Excellent communication skills and proven ability to build collaborative partnerships
Ability to work within a highly time sensitive culture with multiple deliverables, requiring the significant use of judgement
Ability to anticipate, analyze and respond to a rapidly evolving and complex environment.

Responsibilities

Provide strong leadership and oversight on daily pricing and valuation processes for segregated funds and general account assets
Provide coaching and mentoring to accelerate the development of team members through a clear and compelling vision, establishment of goals, measurement of performance, and continuous feedback
Assist with development of the departmental strategic business plan, including prioritization of projects and tasks, and assigning resources
Provide oversight of internal/external audit requests and testing, and controls over financial reporting documentation, including regular review of departmental processes and recommend changes where appropriate
Collaborate with other internal business units to support business priorities and encourage innovation and continuous process improvements while applying effective change management practices
Oversee relationships with external business partners including investment managers, custodians and other key stakeholders
Analyze financial information and investment results, including ad hoc analysis for Senior Management and business partners
Review investment related financial statement and other reporting
Ensure compliance with corporate and departmental policies and procedures
Participate in and complete ad hoc projects and reports, as required