Analyst - Financial Operations - Trans-Canada Capital

Trans-Canada Capital (TCC) is a portfolio management firm specializing in innovative investment strategies for institutional investors. Since 2009, our team has successfully managed the assets of Air Canada's pension funds, one of the largest corporate pension plans in the country. Over the years, we have earned an enviable reputation by generating superior returns through strategies focused on alpha generation within a rigorous risk management framework. With $27 billion CAD in assets under management (including leverage), over 100 investment professionals based in Montreal and Toronto, and a comprehensive range of alternative solutions, TCC is well-positioned to meet the needs of institutional investors seeking stable returns.

Reporting to the Financial Operations Manager, the analyst will be primarily responsible for providing support to arbitragers and for processing and communicating fixed income and equity transactions to our trustee. In addition, the analyst will be responsible, on a rotating basis, for cash reconciliations and daily cash management. The ideal candidate will have developed a sense of priorities, rigor, and the ability to work under pressure. TCC offers a complex financial environment where the incumbent will have the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of all operational processes related to the transaction lifecycle.

The candidate will choose TCC for its collaborative work environment, the sophistication and diversification of traded products, the chance to work closely with management teams, and the competitiveness of the compensation and range of social benefits offered.

Responsibilities:

• Apply the various processes related to the settlement of fixed income and equity transactions.
• Ensure the integrity of system data to provide quality management information to the various business units responsible for investment.
• Act proactively in transaction settlement in collaboration with the trustee and various counterparties.
• Ensure to maintain an understanding of the different technicalities of international markets.
• Support for arbitragers.
• Perform reconciliations related to transactions, cash, and positions between our various systems and our trustees.
• Manage and validate cash balances of different funds/accounts to avoid overdrafts.
• Propose improvements to working methods and participate in their implementation.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in finance or administration.
• Experience in financial operations, an asset.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and skills.

• Excellent command of the Office suite (Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Language requirements: Bilingualism (English and French) both written and oral. This position requires proficiency in a language other than French to provide daily support to clients and employees located outside Quebec or who require services in a language other than French.
• Knowledge of financial applications: Eagle Star, Bloomberg AIM, desirable.

Competencies

• Sense of organization and ability to multitask.
• Rigor, meticulousness, and vigilance.
• Proactivity and sense of initiative.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Analytical skills, autonomy, and critical thinking.
• Strong learning capacity, versatility, and adaptability to change.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Employment conditions:

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the country concerned at the time an offer of employment is presented and are responsible for obtaining the necessary work permits, visas, or other authorizations. Proof of eligibility must be provided before the start date.

Language Requirements

Bilingualism (English and French).

Diversity and Inclusion

Trans-Canada Capital Inc. is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding workplace that values the unique contributions of our employees to the success of our Company.

As an employer that guarantees equal access to employment, we accept applications from all individuals to build a diverse workforce representative of the diversity of our clients and the communities where we live and offer our services.

Trans-Canada Capital Inc. thanks all applicants for their interest. However, we will only contact candidates selected for the next steps in the process.