CI Financial

Manager of Reconciliation

CI Financial$69K — $119K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; certifications like CPA or CFA are a plus.
  • 5+ years of experience in reconciliations or financial operations within financial services.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing high-performing teams.
  • In-depth understanding of cash and asset reconciliation processes and operational controls.
  • Familiarity with depository systems like CDS & DTC is advantageous.
  • Experience with reconciliation platform implementation or upgrades is highly beneficial.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of 5-7 reconciliation analysts with a focus on guidance and performance.
  • Ensure daily reconciliation of all cash and asset accounts, aligning records with banks and counterparties.
  • Promptly investigate and resolve discrepancies to maintain operational accuracy.
  • Monitor outstanding breaks and escalate issues as needed to mitigate risks.
  • Drive enhancements in reconciliation processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
  • Support the implementation of a new reconciliation platform, including training and rollout.
  • Prepare and present reconciliation metrics and KPIs to senior management.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage and wellness programs.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer contribution.
  • Paid leave programs, including holidays and vacation time.
  • Education-related programs for professional development.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manager, Reconciliations to oversee the daily reconciliation process and ensure the integrity of our financial and operational controls. Our firm is undergoing an exciting transformation, and this role will play a critical part in driving that change. The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting the implementation of a new reconciliation platform and establishing a new Target Operating Model (TOM) designed to enhance accountability, clarify roles and responsibilities, and optimize operational performance.

This individual will lead a team of 5-7 reconciliation analysts and ensure that all cash and asset accounts are reconciled daily, with a focus on aligning our book of records with banks, depositories, and counterparties. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the evolution of our operations while maintaining the highest standards of control and accuracy.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Leadership & Team Management:

  • Lead and manage a team of 5-7 reconciliation analysts, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Operational Reconciliation Oversight:

  • Ensure all cash and asset accounts are reconciled daily, including transactions and positions across books, banks, depositories (CDS/DTC), and counterparties.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly to minimize risk and ensure operational accuracy.
  • Monitor and manage outstanding breaks, escalating issues when necessary.
  • Monitoring trends and working with internal and external stakeholders to address the underlying root causes.
  • Monitory and manage system to system reconciliations. Ensuring data sent to downstream systems are accurate.

Control Framework Management:

  • Establish and maintain a sound control framework to support the reconciliation process and mitigate risk.
  • Regularly review processes to identify and implement enhancements to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
  • Support the Director, Reconciliation with the implementation of New

Reconciliation Platform & TOM:

  • Support the implementation of a new reconciliation platform, including defining requirements, testing, and rollout and training.
  • Drive the implementation of a new Target Operating Model (TOM), ensuring clear accountability, defined roles, and responsibilities across the reconciliation process.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless integration with existing systems and processes.

Reporting & Metrics:

  • Prepare and present regular reconciliation metrics and status updates to senior management.
  • Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor team performance and process efficiency.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CFA) are an asset.
  • 5+ years of experience in reconciliations, financial operations, or a similar function within financial services.
  • Proven leadership experience, with a track record of managing high-performing teams.
  • Strong understanding of reconciliation processes (cash and asset – exchange traded, Mutual Funds), and operational controls.
  • Experience working with depository systems such as CDS & DTC would be an asset.
  • Experience with implementing or upgrading reconciliation platforms and systems is a strong asset.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Canadian Securities Course, IFIC, PFP and other industry courses would be an asset.
  • Leadership and team development
  • Operational efficiency and risk management
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Adaptability to change and technology-driven environments.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills

This role follows our in‑office work model and requires employees to be onsite four days per week to support collaboration and business needs.

This opportunity is for an existing vacancy with the company. The anticipated base salary range for this position is$69,500 to $119,500. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a bonus program. In addition, The Company offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

About CI Financial

CI Financial is a diversified wealth management firm and one of the largest investment companies in Canada. The company offers a wide range of investment products and services, including mutual funds, ETFs, segregated funds, and alternative investments. CI Financial serves individual investors, financial advisors, and institutional clients across Canada and around the world. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Learn more about CI Financial
Size
1,793 employees
Market Cap
$1.7 billion
Industry
NASDAQ

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