Managed Accounts Portfolio Services Group Analyst
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 3+ years of work experience required, with exposure to portfolio management, trading, or investment operations for an asset manager or related entity required
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
- Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings
- This is a regular, full-time role
- You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement
Company Overview
At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.
Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.
The Opportunity
Fidelity is committed to meeting the wealth needs of Canadians by bringing the full strength of our organization to Managed Accounts. This means combining our world-class research and investment management expertise to help clients achieve their wealth goals. As a privately held company, we are able to take a long-term, big-picture view of the world and its markets. This allows us to provide unique insights to clients, meaningful thought leadership to the marketplace, and distinctive opportunities for our employees.
The Managed Accounts - Portfolio Services Group Analyst is responsible for running the day-to day portfolio management operations of discretionary Managed Accounts. A core objective of this role is to support the investment team by increasing the control, efficiency, and consistency of investment operations. This includes two core functions
- Assist with the execution and oversight of portfolio trading operations, including trade modelling, reconciliation, and issue resolution to ensure accurate portfolio records.
- Strengthen portfolio oversight and data integrity by proactively monitoring activity, identifying discrepancies, and coordinating with stakeholders
What You’ll Do
- Deliver effective oversight and control of market-related portfolio activities, including hands on responsibility for daily reconciliation processes and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the investment book of record.
- Proactively monitor portfolio activity, flag trade requirements for execution, and investigate discrepancies or unusual results, working closely with relationship managers, advisors, and internal partners to support trading, settlements, account setup, security master maintenance, and related operational activities.
- Assist with trade modeling activities to support portfolio trading, rebalancing, client onboarding, and mandate changes across managed account platforms.
- Work independently to understand and resolve issues and projects as they arise; coordinate with other Fidelity Canada business partners and act as representative for Managed Accounts as necessary
- Coordinate with internal/external investment management business partners (i.e. Trading, operations, capital markets, relationship managers/advisors, IS, dealer compliance) on matters as necessary, including assisting with resolution of issues.
- Excellent analytical and technical skills, including an advanced level understanding of Microsoft Excel is required. Experience with Access, VBA, SQL, and Python is considered an asset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate investment, operational, and technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Quick learner and solutions-oriented problem solver.
- Solid understanding of product structures and investments covering multiple asset classes (equity, fixed income, alternative funds)
- Experience with middle and back-office operations, including corporate actions is an asset.
- 3+ years of work experience required, with exposure to portfolio management, trading, or investment operations for an asset manager or related entity required
- University degree required or equivalent work experience
- CFA Level 1 or CIM required
- Analytical and programming experience is an asset
- CFA/MBA/Programming designation is an asset
For this role, your total rewards include
- Base Salary and Discretionary Performance Bonus Total annual cash compensation of $94,000 to $117,000, based on your experience and qualifications.
- RRSP Contribution After 6 months of employment, we invest in your future with an RRSP contribution - no employee matching required.
This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization - an opportunity to step into a role where your talents will make a meaningful difference.
We use AI-enabled LinkedIn Hiring Assistant to support parts of our sourcing process. Every hiring decision is reviewed and finalized by our recruiters. If you choose to ask questions to the LinkedIn HR Hiring Assistant, please be mindful that the responses are not official and must be confirmed for accuracy and completeness by Fidelity. If you are selected for an interview, the recruiter who contacts you can best answer your questions.
Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer
Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.
Accommodation during the application process
Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at FidelityCanadaStaffing@fidelity.ca.
No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Why Work at Fidelity?
We are proud to be recipients of the following
Awards
- Canada's Top 100 Employers
- Greater Toronto's Top Employers
- Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers
- Canada's Top Employers for Young People
- Great Place To Work® Certified
- Best Workplaces for Inclusion
- Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness
- Best Workplaces for Today's Youth
- Best Workplaces for Women
- Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
- Best Workplaces in Ontario
- Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams
- LinkedIn Top Companies in Canada
- Human Resource Director (HRD) - Best Place To Work
- HRD - 5-Star Benefit Program
- HRD - 5-Star Diversity & Inclusion Employer
- Canadian Compassionate Companies – Certified
- Benefits Canada's Workplace Benefits Award - Future of Work Strategy
- TalentEgg National Recruitment Excellence Award - Special Award for Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting
- Canadian HR Reporter's Most Innovative HR Team
More about this job
Responsibilities
Oversee daily portfolio operations for discretionary managed accounts, including trade modeling, reconciliation, monitoring activity, and resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate investment records. Coordinate with internal and external partners on trading, settlements, account setup, security data, and operational improvements.
Requirements
Requires at least three years of relevant experience, a university degree or equivalent work experience, and CFA Level 1 or CIM. Candidates should have advanced Microsoft Excel skills, strong analytical and communication abilities, and knowledge of investment products across multiple asset classes; experience with Access, VBA, SQL, Python, or middle- and back-office operations is an asset.
Skills
- Portfolio Management
- Investment Operations
- Portfolio Trading
- Trade Modeling
- Reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel
- Analytical Skills
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
- Investment Product Knowledge
- Corporate Actions
- Data Integrity
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Microsoft Access
- VBA
- SQL
Benefits
- RRSP Contribution
- Discretionary Performance Bonus
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Managed Accounts
- Portfolio Management
- Investment Operations
- Portfolio Trading
- Trade Modeling
- Reconciliation
- Investment Book Of Record
- Portfolio Rebalancing
- Client Onboarding
- Mandate Changes
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- VBA
- SQL
- Python
- Equities
- Fixed Income
- Alternative Funds
- Corporate Actions
- Middle-Office Operations
- Back-Office Operations
- Settlements
- Account Setup
- Security Master Maintenance
- Data Integrity
- CFA Level 1
- CIM
- Asset Management
- Discretionary Accounts