Fund Oversight Analyst Sr

Description

About Us :

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.

Role Overview :

The Fund Treasurer’s Office provides fiduciary oversight of the Fidelity (FIC) product line up to ensure the best interest of investors in our funds is upheld.

We also provide regular reporting and disclosure to investors, regulators, and corporate governance committees in accordance with internal guidelines and regulatory requirements.

The Senior Fund Oversight Analyst’s main responsibilities include overseeing all operational aspects of the funds, assisting in the production of regulatory continuous disclosure reports and tax filing and distributions, and overseeing transfer agency functions.

What You Will Do

• Provide oversight and support of Fund-accounting related activities of FPCMS
• Participate and represent the Fund Treasurer’s Office in various fund vendor relationship meetings.
• Act as Fund Treasurer's Office point of contact for other departments for various issues relating to the mutual funds and pooled funds.
• Responsible for ensuring meaningful and timely communication of initiatives or findings to the attention of the FTO and impacted business partners
• Provide operational expertise on several aspects of the launch process such as the role of fund accounting and transfer agency to the team.
• Provide ongoing oversight of security pricing to ensure efficient and effective operations along with a management of risk
• Work collaboratively with the Fidelity Tax team in the oversight of the distribution process and related tax filing. Focus is on ensuring the principles of the Fund Tax Distribution Policy are appropriately reflected in fund distributions
• Review and act as a key contact for the monthly, quarterly and annual fund distribution process for the FIC mutual funds and the annual distribution process for the pooled funds and annual fund tax return preparation
• Provide coverage for the Treasury Managers relating to their day-to-day responsibilities.
• Assist in overseeing that all annual and semi-annual reports have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles
• Provide Coverage for Continuous Disclosure Reporting and Tax Distribution Oversight
• When requested, the Fund Treasury Manager will assist with ensuring all regulatory filing deadlines have been met and all continuous disclosure documents comply with IFRS and NI 81-106.
• Assist with the review of year end distributions of the funds and related tax filing

What We’re Looking For :

• University Degree, preferably with a focus on Finance or Accounting
• 3-5 Years in financial industry
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian and global investment industry, including NI 81-102 and NI 81-106.
• Knowledge of fund accounting, pricing, custody and the operational aspects of investment funds including alternative investment funds.
• Accounting designation (CPA) or equivalent is an asset
• In possession of, or working toward (CFA) is an asset

Expertise Your Bring

• You are a highly driven professional with a keen eye for detail
• You are proactive and continuously assess your surroundings to identify issues and areas where modifications to existing processes might be recommended or required
• You are an exceptional communicator who excels at communicating difficult information in the simplest of terms possible
• You excel at presenting information to Senior Leaders and Boards / Committees both orally and through written presentations
• You are a team player who is able to find common ground and find solutions that are in the best interest of Fidelity and our investors
• You are motivated by collaboration, process efficiency and commitment to excellence
• Experience constructing control and effective oversight processes for new alternative products
30+ days ago