Permanent Full Time

We are looking for a Manager, Investment Operations

Reporting to the Director, Investment Operations, the Manager, Investment Operations, is a forward-thinking, dynamic leader of a team of professional accounting and finance staff. The Manager leads the back-office team responsible for all accounting and valuations for the Canada Life Assurance Company segregated funds and general account assets. This role has a broad scope of reach, with the opportunity to work with various internal and external business partners.

What you will do:

• Provide strong leadership and oversight on daily pricing and valuation processes for segregated funds and general account assets. Lead the Segregated Funds Trading and Segregated Funds Reporting teams
• Through your work directly, you will provide leadership and foster a strong culture of continuous improvement, effective controls, and drive positive change across the teams and Segregated fund business
• Provide coaching and mentoring to accelerate the development of team members through a clear and compelling vision, establishment of goals, measurement of performance, and continuous feedback. Influence leaders
• Assist with development of the departmental strategic business plan, including prioritization of projects and tasks, assessing risk, and assigning resources
• Provide oversight of internal/external audit requests and testing, and controls over financial reporting documentation, including regular review of departmental processes and recommend changes where appropriate
• Collaborate with other internal business units to support business priorities and encourage innovation and continuous process improvements while applying effective change management practices
• Oversee relationships with external business partners including investment managers, custodians and other key stakeholders
• Analyze financial information and investment results, including ad hoc analysis for Senior Management and business partners
• Review investment related financial statements and other reporting
• Ensure compliance with corporate and departmental policies and procedures
• Participate in and complete ad hoc projects and reports, as required

What you will bring:

• 7+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience, expertise in investment operations and financial reporting would be an asset
• University degree level
• A recognized accounting or finance designation
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and guide leaders; adept at leading through both direct and indirect reporting relationships to drive alignment and performance across teams
• Experience at building and leading high performing engaged teams
• Highly motivated, agile, with a proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical capabilities, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills, proven ability to build collaborative partnerships and effective at working cross-functionally to solve business problems
• Highly organized with attention to detail, with the ability to work within a highly time sensitive culture with multiple deliverables, often on the same timeline and requiring the significant use of judgement
• Ability to anticipate, analyze and respond to a rapidly evolving and complex environment

The base salary for this position is between $84,900 - $141,400 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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