Senior Portfolio Trading Associate
Senior Portfolio Trading Associate
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Job Description
At CI we see a great place to work as one that is a safe place for everyone to have a voice where people are empowered to take ownership over meaningful work where there is an opportunity to grow through stretching themselves where they can work on innovative products and projects and where employees are supported and engaged in doing so.
This position is primarily responsible for Order Generation for Trading Account Rebalancing Corporate Actions and Post Trade Support. This will generally involve close communication with Portfolio Managers Portfolio Management Teams Traders and Compliance.WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Provide daily trading operations support from endtoend to all Portfolio Management groups within CI with timely order generation processing and settlement of various asset classes including: Equities Fixed Income and Derivatives
- Responsible for managing maintaining and rebalancing portfolios in accordance with the portfolio managers model.
- Responsible for monitoring cash levels in the portfolios and investigating any issues to make sure the portfolios hold sufficient cash at all times
- Key contact for the portfolio management teams
- Provide guidance and assistance to the other team members to help build the depth and breadth of skills and knowledge on the team
- Communicate trade allocations across all markets to brokers custodians and clients where necessary verifying trades settle on time and research and correct any trade discrepancies
- Act as a point of contact for simple and complex instruments for post trade settlement discrepancies as well as downstream Performance and Risk applications tools.
- Investigate and resolve both simple and complex price challenges
- Proactively identify and implement opportunities and enhancements to improve functions
- Monitor daily reconciliations between various internal and external systems
- Develop a zerotolerance attitude for trading and accounting errors working tirelessly to reduce risks of errors and to quickly eradicate any that may arise.
- Proactively research and validate multiple corporate action events for multiple markets across a diverse range of portfolios
- Manage collateral held at counterparty brokers and custodians
- Maintain team procedures and provide regular management reporting
- SMF maintenence and monitoring
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- Bachelors degree in Business Finance or a related field
- 35 years of middle office experience in the industry preferably in a similar position
- Completion of or working towards a professional designation in the finance industry like the CFA FRM is a plus
- Advanced knowledge and experience with Charles River Order Management systems
- Experience with Collateral Management Systems SSCNet Omgeo Alert Clearpar and other market products for trade matching and settlements
- Strong understanding of Exchange and OTC derivative valuation in one or more asset classes
- Advanced Excel Skills and experience writing and working with various programming languages Python SQL VBA etc.
- Excellent communication and listening skills to understand business needs and translate those needs into workable solutions
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills to clearly identify key issues
- Solid knowledge of the financial markets Ability to grasp new concepts quickly and work in a fastpaced dynamic environment with timesensitive deadlines
CI Financial is an independent company offering global wealth management and asset management advisory services through diverse financial services firms. Since 1965 we have consistently anticipated and responded to the changing needs of investors. We are driven by a commitment to provide individuals and institutions with the highestquality investments and advice. Our commitment to the highest levels of performance means that whatever their position CI employees must be comfortable in a fastpaced environment that will stretch them to tap into their highest potential. Employees with a healthy dose of ambition a desire to commit to a curious mindset for continuous learning and a willingness to go the extra mile thrive at CI.
Hybrid Work Environment
Our company operates in a hybrid work environment offering flexibility for employees to work remotely and in the office. As part of this arrangement all employees are required to be present in the office for a minimum of three days per week.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Modern HQ location within walking distance from Union Station
- Training Reimbursement
- Paid Professional Designations
- Employee Savings Plan (ESP)
- Employee Share Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Corporate Discount Program
- Enhanced group benefits
- Parental Leave Topup program
- Paid time off for Volunteering
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.
Please submit your resume in confidence by clicking Apply. Only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. CI Financial Corp. and all of our affiliates (CI) are committed to fair and accessible employment practices and provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations in order to apply for any job opportunities require this posting in an additional format or require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us or callext. 4747.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
