Portfolio Analyst / Analyste de portefeuille

Sagard • Montreal, QC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a Portfolio Analyst to bridge our investment and operations teams in Montreal. You'll own the complete portfolio lifecycle: from deal execution and settlement through reconciliation, analytics, and performance reporting. You'll work directly with investment professionals while commanding the operational infrastructure that powers our portfolio.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in investment operations, middle office, fund administration, custody, or performance measurement at an institutional-quality asset management firm, fund administrator, or custodian.
• Working knowledge of the trade lifecycle, including trade capture, confirmation, settlement conventions across asset classes, corporate actions, and familiarity with performance measurement and attribution methodologies.
• A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; progress toward a professional designation such as the CFA or CIPM is a strong asset.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong data manipulation capabilities; experience with SQL, Python, or workflow automation tools is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience with — or strong aptitude to learn — AI and automation tools, including large language models, workflow automation platforms, and intelligent document processing, to streamline operational processes.
• Experience working with private markets structures (capital calls, distributions, subscription documents, fund administrator reporting) is an asset.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines alongside ad hoc requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain operational issues and performance results to investment professionals and non-technical audiences alike.
• For all positions in Québec, proficiency in French and English, both spoken and written, is mandatory. English is required due to regular interaction with colleagues and external partners outside Québec.

Nice To Haves

• progress toward a professional designation such as the CFA or CIPM is a strong asset
• experience with SQL, Python, or workflow automation tools is an asset
• Demonstrated experience with — or strong aptitude to learn — AI and automation tools, including large language models, workflow automation platforms, and intelligent document processing, to streamline operational processes.
• Experience working with private markets structures (capital calls, distributions, subscription documents, fund administrator reporting) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain month-end trade blotters across all asset classes and client accounts, monitoring trade settlement with custodians and counterparties and resolving failed or delayed settlements.
• Process and track private markets capital activity, including capital calls, distributions, subscriptions, and redemptions, ensuring deadlines are met and records are complete.
• Track corporate actions and ensure they are accurately reflected in portfolio records.
• Perform position, cash, and transaction reconciliations between custodian, fund administrator, and internal records, investigating breaks to root cause and coordinating resolution with external parties.
• Verify fund pricing, NAVs, and fee calculations against source documentation, maintaining the integrity of portfolio and security master data.
• Calculate and validate portfolio performance on a monthly and quarterly cycle at the account, composite, and asset class levels, including attribution analysis relative to benchmarks and policy portfolios.
• Produce recurring performance reporting packages and support the preparation of client-facing performance materials.
• Support the investment team with portfolio analytics, exposure reporting, and data requests for investment committee and client materials.
• Proactively identify operational inefficiencies and contribute to the development of automated workflows, reporting tools, and data infrastructure using AI, scripting, and workflow automation tools to improve accuracy and scalability.
• Document operational procedures and controls, and identify opportunities to strengthen them as the platform grows.

Benefits

• Sagard is an equal opportunity employer, which values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual.
• If you require accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact the People & Culture team to make your needs known in advance.
• Sagard may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to support certain stages of the recruitment and selection process.

What This Job Offers

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