Job Description

Description

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.

Trans-Canada Capital (TCC) is an innovative asset management firm specializing in non-traditional 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 sophisticated strategies focusing on alpha generation in a rigorous risk-controlled framework. With more than $30 billion in assets under management, over 95 investment professionals based in Montreal, and a complete range of innovative solutions, TCC is well positioned to meet the needs of institutional investors seeking consistent returns.

Reporting to the Manager, Fund Accounting, the Senior Analyst will focus primarily on the various processes and controls pertaining to the confirmation of net asset values (NAV) of the various Trans-Canada Capital Funds, including complex OTC derivatives. 

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.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Carry out the various tasks related to confirmation of the Funds’ NAVs.
  
• Calculate and recognize the various fees associated with the Funds and prepare specific reports.
  
• Ensure the implementation of industry best practices in terms of policies, internal controls and processes for NAV compliance activities.
  
• Review, improve and lead the automation of existing processes. 
  
• Participate in the implementation of new funds deployed by TCC.
  
• Manage relationships with the various portfolio managers.  
  
• Participate in various operational reviews and the annual financial statement audit process.
  
• Produce various follow-up reports associated with production of NAVs.
  
• Document processes and draft process and control governance policies.
  

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or master’s degree in finance, accounting or related discipline
  
• Professional CPA or CFA designation, an important asset
  
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in investment accounting and/or NAV confirmation
  
• In-depth knowledge of the NAV’s publishing processes and controls
  
• Broad understanding of OTC derivatives and their accounting
  
• Experience in process improvement and the implementation of monitoring and controls
  
• Strong programming (Python, VBA) and database (SQL, Access) skills
  

Competencies:

• Leadership and communication skills
  
• Autonomy and initiative
  
• Accountability and sense of responsibility 
  
• Rigour, meticulousness and vigilance
  
• Strong ability to learn, versatility and adaptability to change
  
• Organizational skills and ability to lead a number of projects at the same time 
  

This position will be based in downtown Montreal.

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.
  
• Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Required
  

Linguistic Requirements

Bilingual (English and French)