At Fiera Capital
We invest in creating a culture of purpose that makes our people feel valued, cared for, seen, and heard. Our approach to employee experience is tailored to your needs and ambitions:
- Your Inclusive Experience: We are committed to cultivating an inclusive, safe, and trusting work environment.
- Your Growth & Empowerment: We have ambitious growth goals for our firm, which makes us a great place to advance your career.
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- Your Wellness Your Way: We strive to create a healthy work environment and we offer programs designed to support our employees’ wellbeing.
What we are looking for:
Under the supervision of the Director, Fund Administration, the Senior Analyst, Fund Initiatives is responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing the execution of various operational activities related to Fiera Fund initiatives including, but not limited to, Canadian fund launches, strategic projects and material updates to our global Fund line-up. In addition, the Senior Analyst plays a major role in coordinating the activities of Fiera’s Global Product Governance Committee.
Your responsibilities:
- Play an active role in the coordination of operational activities (planning, organization, coordination, and execution) for various Canadian Fund initiatives, including fund launches, fund closures, opening additional share classes / series and facilitating changes to existing investment mandates
- Collaborate with various departments such as Legal, CIO Office, Investment Operations, Front Office, Finance and Compliance to understand emerging business and product needs and translate them into solutions
- Build product project plans, manage timelines and communicate regular updates around Fund launches and other strategic projects with internal and external teams
- Organize and coordinate meetings, and facilitate the activities of Fiera’s Product Governance Committee
- Maintain strong working relationships with various third parties such as the Fund Administrator, Recordkeeper and Transfer Agent to ensure timely and seamless execution of projects
- Determine, validate and prioritize business issues following the launch of new funds and products (procedures, controls, systems, tools, etc.)
- Ensure new and amended legal documentation related to the Funds is stored and communicated appropriately to internal and external stakeholders
- Standardize product launch “playbooks” being used across the globe and assist as a secondary resource for Fund launches in Europe and the U.S.
- Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for improvement and for cost/risk reduction
- Maintain a strong awareness of industry and regulatory developments and changes, assess impact and implement changes where needed to product lineup
- Produce and present management reporting and metrics related to ongoing fund initiatives with various internal stakeholders
- Responds to client due diligence questionnaires and prospect RFPs
Must have requirements to be successful in this role:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or another related field
- Project Management certification a plus
- Typically has 6+ years of fund administration, investment operations, project management or investment product development experience
- Experience managing projects and initiatives, and coordinating multi-functional global teams
- Strong knowledge of a broad range of activities related to Investment Management, Fund Administration and Investment Operations
- Excellent time management skills, ability to multitask and to establish priorities with minimum supervision
- Ability to work under pressure and manage unforeseen changes in expectations and requirements
- Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a global, cross-functional environment
- Must have a high degree of analytical, project planning and problem-solving skills
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic global product environment
- High level of integrity and professionalism
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For all positions in Quebec (Montreal and Laval), proficiency in French, both spoken and written, is mandatory. Working English proficiency is also required in order to serve our offices and clients around the world.
Fiera Capital subscribes to the principle of employment equity. Our staff is our most valuable asset, and our goal is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone can achieve their true potential.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or on the basis of disability, genetic information or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Fiera Capital will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.
All staffing decisions, including hiring and promotion decisions, will be based on merit, skills, performance, and business needs. We are pleased to receive applications from qualified individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Job applicants who are individually selected for an interview will be notified that accommodations are available upon request. If a selected participant requests accommodation, Fiera Capital shall consult with the applicant and provide, or arrange for the provision of, suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.
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