Qualifications
Responsibilities
Benefits
The Opportunity
The Senior Analyst, Global Trade Management provides support to Finance Operations teams, including Investments, Performance & Risk Analytics, and Compliance.
The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of Finance Operations processes and a high level of knowledge of fixed income and equity products. In this role, you will be at the center of OTPP's public markets activity, ensuring the accurate capture, confirmation, and settlement of trades across global markets while maintaining strong operational controls and mitigating risk.
You will support day-to-day trade lifecycle activities, investigate and resolve trade, system, and data-related issues, and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of straight-through processing and order management platforms. The role also provides opportunities to review the work of peers, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to broader team and departmental initiative
The Senior Analyst reports to the Manager, Global Trade Management. They will collaborate with Technology and Investment teams, as well as external clients, service providers, consultants, and vendors, to support both business-as-usual activities and project initiatives that meet the Plan's evolving requirements.
Whatyou'lldo
Team Coordination and Troubleshooting:
Review daily work, set priorities, and coordinate tasks to meet deadlines.
Provide guidance andreviewthe teams work to ensure accuracy and adherence to control standards.
Resolve problems, communicate issues toimpactedstakeholders, and recommend procedural changes.
Assistthe team with complex issues and training.
Back up team members during absences.
Daily Operations:
Coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholders to ensure all critical aspects of the trade lifecycle are completed, including pre-trade analysis, trade capture, confirmation, and settlement of cash and derivative products.
Participate in production support for various processes and systems.
Identify, analyze, and resolve issues.
Demonstrate Expert User status in understanding departmental processes and systems, sharing knowledge with team members.
Verification and Control:
Ensure internal control standards are met.
Check and reconcile information for accuracy, resolving discrepancies.
Review files and information prepared by others.
Maintain up-to-date documentation.
Report Production:
Generate standard reports.
Design and deliver non-standard reports based on requests.
Project Leadership:
Plan and execute projects under the Managers guidance.
Coordinate project tasks with internal and external stakeholders.
Liaise with IT, Investments, and other teams on system-related projects.
Assistwith activities related to system upgrades, new releases, and bug fixes.
Process Improvement:
Identifyand implement efficiency improvements.
Assistin the development and implementation of new processes and systems.
Collaborate on recommendations for process changes and improvements.
Own components of change management or process improvements.
Develop and implement test plans.
Research,identify, and document new markets, products, processes, or systems.
Recommend and implement procedural changes.
Client Services:
Provide information and services to internal and external clients.
Respond to inquiries and requests professionallyand timely.
Collaborate with Technology, Investments, service providers, consultants, and vendors in delivering solutions.
Manage relationships with suppliers to ensure high-quality service.
Request and provide information as needed to established suppliers (e.g.Custodian, Counterparties, Systems providers, etc.).
Represent the organization professionally.
Additional Responsibilities:
Investigate system handling of products, including testing problems and new systems.
Analyze and implement new processes and systems.
Maximize the use of technology in all work processes.
Provide constructive ideas related to the Boards operations.
Document complex aspects of products, processes, and systems.
Maintain personal awareness and current knowledge of issues affecting the Boards operations.
RepresentOTPP in a professional manner.
Train team members asrequired.
Back up team members during absences.
Perform other duties as requested.
Relevant universitydegree(such as Business, Economics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Computer Science) or equivalent relevant experience with Investment Finance processes
2+ years of experience in Investment Operations, trade support, ormiddle officefunctions
Strong understanding of the trade lifecycle for cash and derivative products; exposure to clearing and settlement processes is an asset.
Experience with global confirmation platforms (e.g., CTM, GTSS,MarkitWire, ICE,Traiana) is an asset.
Experience withSimCorpor similar investmentbook of recordsystems is an asset.
Experience with Charles River or similar order management systems is anasset.Requiresan individual with in-depth experience in Investment Finance processes (2 years or more)
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to think through problems, assess a variety of factors and recommend a solution
Excellent quantitative and computer skills (Excel and Access), including an understanding of database concepts
Good background skills and knowledge of accounting and reconciliation processes
Must be able to work to deadlines, adapt to a rapidly changingenvironmentand sustain high productivity levels
Mustbeextremely detail oriented,organizedand thorough
Self starter, confident, innovative, team player
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Must be able to effectively deal with internal and external clients and suppliers
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Enrollment in the CFA programanasset
Must be able to effectively deal with internalclients and suppliers
Ability to work with minimum supervision
What were offering
This position is eligible for base salary and annual incentive based on individual and enterprise performance. Base Salary starting at $89,500 with future opportunity of up to $101,900.Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage
Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan
The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program
A flexible work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working
Competitive time off
Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year
Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis
How to apply
Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.
Accommodations are available upon request ([email protected]) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.
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