Vacancy Status: This is for a current opening.
Compensation: $70,000 - $100,000
Job DescriptionWho You arePurpose is looking for an exceptional individual that is prepared to take on multiple responsibilities to help Purpose succeed in its business initiatives. The role will involve the individual working within the fund operations team to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly tasks. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail orientated, and looking to grow with the organization.
Responsibilities: What you will do- Daily responsibility of ensuring smooth operation of all Purpose products, including managing the cash balances of each fund, reconciling day-to-day fund performance, and monitoring the currency hedging and leverage programs on the funds.
- Working directly with our portfolio managers to resolve trading issues and ensuring proper settlement of trades.
- Completing monthly fund processes including distribution calculations, management fee calculations, oversight of fund expenses, and other various monthly management reporting items.
- Completing and reviewing the interim and annual financial reports for the funds.
- Coordinating the annual audit work of the investment funds
- Reviewing fund distributions and ensuring tax factors and tax slips are completed correctly
- Supporting the sales team by responding accurately and promptly to client requests for shareholder information.
- Supporting the team in the preparation of legal documents for prospectus filings and fund launches.
- Ad hoc project work as required.
Qualifications: What you will bring - 1-3 years of direct industry experience is a must.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field, plus actively seeking a professional degree in either accounting or finance (CPA, CFA etc.).
- Experience within the investment fund industry, with a strong knowledge of back office processes for security settlements and investment funds accounting in Canada.
- Investment fund financial reporting and year end fund tax processing is critical.
- Outstanding computer skills and the ability to work with and build financial models.
- A quick learner, able to analyze and interpret data and develop logical solutions.
- Exceptional time management, organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with an outgoing personality.
Additional InformationWhy should you join us?- We are one of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers' 2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026.
- We believe in innovation and a vibrant culture - work for an innovative, people-first, financial services firm that values entrepreneurialism.
- We believe in a flexible work structure - A flexible hybrid work model that empowers you to do your best work whether at home or the office.
- We care about your rewards - Competitive compensation including equity program.
- We care about your health - comprehensive group health and dental benefits and life insurance at little to no cost to you. We also offer a Lifestyle Spending Account for all your wellness needs.
- We care about your quality of life - flexible paid time-off policy with unlimited vacation days, and flexible sick and mental health days.
- We care about your family - Paid parental leave for eligible employees with a top-up.
- We care about your future - Generous Group RRSP matching and an optional TFSA program.
- We care about your development - We offer training opportunities and tuition support year-round.
Our work philosophy is a hybrid model allowing for flexibility and collaboration.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this role.
We may use artificial intelligence technology to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. Final hiring decisions are made by qualified human reviewers.
