Senior Analyst, Investment Operations

Brookfield Asset Management

2mo ago

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Full-time
Senior Level
Accounting & Tax
Toronto
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You need strong SOX knowledge, internal control assessment experience, ITGC understanding, project management skills, and ability to work with insurance organizations. Must have 3-5 years of accounting, auditing, or financial reporting experience and be willing to travel.
You will reconcile cash and positions, support trade settlement, and manage treasury functions. Liaise with service providers, collaborate with teams, and develop reports for management. Participate in system implementation and process improvement projects.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of SOX requirements and experience assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls; Big 4 experience is an asset
Experience managing business process testing with a good understanding of ITGC’s and application controls
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Strong influencing skills: ability to present points of view effectively and gain support for their position
Experience working with growing organizations with changing needs and multiple complex business transactions
Experience working with insurance organizations is considered an asset
Able to work and travel between Canada and US (~15-20% travel)
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), Accounting and Auditing designations (CPA, CA, CIA or equivalent), with at least 3-5 years of experience in accounting, integrated auditing, internal controls and/or financial processes and reporting
Demonstrated and proven project management or coordination skills
Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability
Self-motivated and proactive, with respect to both managing workload and professional development
Demonstrated and proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
Knowledge of data-based auditing techniques (including use of CAATs and sampling methods)
Knowledge of US GAAP, International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), SOX regulatory requirements is an asset

Responsibilities

Conduct reconciliation of cash and positions, ensuring alignment between our records and administrators.
Support trade settlement and life-cycle management across various asset types.
Treasury functions including liquidity/cash management, wire/transfer payments, and callback process.
Liaise with external service providers to support end to end processes related to Loan Administration
Collaborate with investment accounting team on month-end close cycle.
Support in the implementation of complex transactions, product launches, closures and other initiatives
Support onboarding and KYC process with borrowers and trading counterparties.
Conduct legal documentation review, including credit agreements and other financial documentation.
Work and communicate directly with various teams including investment, legal, accounting.
Collaborate with technology services for integration and process enhancement, while actively participating in system implementation projects for ongoing process improvements
Liaise with external service providers to support end to end processes related to Loan Administration, Risk Analytics, Investment Accounting and Derivative management.
Respond to inquiries and requests from other departments or escalate to manager on a timely basis
Develop dashboards and regular reporting for senior management, portfolio managers, risk and legal functions including investment compliance, risk, performance and other ad-hoc needs.
Participate in system implementation and process improvement projects as required.
Monitor changes to existing portfolios and apply the changes to all back-office systems.
Design ad-hoc reports for special requests from clients or internal requests.
Various special duties and projects as assigned.
Make sure all the procedures are documented and maintained.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Senior Analyst, Investment Operations at Brookfield Reinsurance?

The primary role of the Senior Analyst, Investment Operations is to support the expansion of Brookfield Reinsurance's investment portfolio by working closely with the investment team and the Manager of Investment Operations and Reporting.

Who does the Senior Analyst, Investment Operations report to at Brookfield Reinsurance?

The Senior Analyst, Investment Operations reports to the Manager of Investment Operations and Reporting at Brookfield Reinsurance.

What level of interaction can the Senior Analyst, Investment Operations expect to have with the investment team at Brookfield Reinsurance?

The Senior Analyst, Investment Operations can expect to have a high degree of interaction with the Vice-President of Investment Operations and other members of the investment team at Brookfield Reinsurance.

Where will the Senior Analyst, Investment Operations be based for this role?

The Senior Analyst, Investment Operations will be based in Brookfield's Toronto offices at Brookfield Place for this role.

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