Asset Management Consultant
- Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Job type
- Contract
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- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in Middle Office or Transfer Agency roles within asset management or fund administration.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Asset Management Consultant
Duration: Approx. 6 months
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Work Mode: Hybrid
Job Summary
Our client is looking for an experienced Middle Office or Transfer Agency specialist to serve as the go-to expert for asset management operations. You'll bring deep knowledge of trade processing, settlements, reconciliations, NAV calculations, investor onboarding, and reporting. You'll advise on best practices and process improvements, partner with business and technology teams to design and implement solutions, and support system migrations, upgrades, and integrations that meet business goals and regulatory requirements. Experience with Canadian or US investment management firms is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary expert on Middle Office or Transfer Agency operations, including trade processing, settlements, reconciliations, NAV calculations, investor onboarding, and reporting.
- Advise asset managers on best practices, process improvements, and operational efficiency.
- Work with business and technology teams to design and implement solutions that meet client needs.
- Support system migrations, upgrades, and integration projects, keeping them aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.
- Stay current on industry trends, regulations (e.g., FATCA, AML, CRS), and technology changes affecting Middle Office and Transfer Agency functions.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Middle Office or Transfer Agency roles within asset management or fund administration.
- Hands-on experience at Canadian or US investment management firms or asset managers.
- A strong understanding of operational processes, industry regulations, and technology platforms such as SWIFT, fund accounting systems, and transfer agency systems.
- A proven track record in project delivery, process optimization, or system implementations.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- A bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field.
Nice to Have
- Relevant industry certifications.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Asset Management Consultant at Querentia Inc. will be the go-to expert for trade processing, settlements, reconciliations, NAV calculations, investor onboarding and reporting. The role advises asset managers on best practices and works with business and technology teams on system migrations and integrations.
Requirements
Candidates need five or more years in Middle Office or Transfer Agency roles at Canadian or US asset managers. They also need knowledge of regulations such as FATCA, AML and CRS, skills with platforms like SWIFT and transfer agency systems, and a bachelor's degree in Finance, Business or a related field.
Skills
- Middle Office operations
- Transfer Agency operations
- Trade processing
- Trade settlement
- Reconciliation
- NAV calculation
- Investor onboarding
- Investor reporting
- SWIFT
- Fund accounting systems
- Transfer agency systems
- FATCA
- AML
- CRS
- Regulatory compliance
- Process optimization
- Project delivery
- System implementation
- System integration
- Analytical thinking
- Problem solving
- Stakeholder communication
Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Consulting
- Insurance
Keywords
- Asset Management
- Middle Office
- Transfer Agency
- Fund Administration
- Trade Processing
- Settlements
- Reconciliations
- NAV Calculation
- Investor Onboarding
- FATCA
- AML
- CRS
- SWIFT
- Fund Accounting
- System Migration
- Consulting
- Investment Management
- Contract
- Toronto
- Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Tools
- SWIFT
- Fund accounting systems
- Transfer agency systems
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Finance
- Business