Senior Analyst, Cash Administration and Reconciliation
Top Benefits
About the role
At Fiera Capital We invest in creating a culture of purpose that makes our people feel valued, cared for, seen, and heard. Our approach to employee experience is tailored to your needs and ambitions:
- Your Inclusive Experience: We are committed to cultivating an inclusive, safe, and trusting work environment.
- Your Growth & Empowerment: We have ambitious growth goals for our firm, which makes us a great place to advance your career.
- Your Rewards & Recognition: We deeply value our people and their contributions and that’s reflected in our competitive compensation and benefits packages and our collaborative culture.
- Your Wellness Your Way: We strive to create a healthy work environment and we offer programs designed to support our employees’ wellbeing.
What we are looking for: Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Portfolio Administration, the candidate will provide efficient support service to the client service team, traders, and portfolio managers across Fiera capital Corporation’s mandates. The candidate will update various systems used at Fiera Capital and will consistently manage relationships with various internal and external partners, to handle all reconciliation and cash management issues through to resolution.
Your responsibilities:
- Calculate and communicate daily cash (including foreign currency) balances available for investment to portfolio managers and traders
- Daily reconciliation of cash, transactions and positions with custodians and other counterparties
- Collaborate with external counterparties and internal teams to investigate and quickly resolve discrepancies
- Ensure that transactions are entered into the portfolio accounting system on time and reconciled accurately
- Ensure the accuracy and quality of information in the systems
- Prepare reconciliation and other ad hoc reports
- Provide exceptional service when interacting with internal and external contacts
- Support internal and external auditors as required
- Participate in the testing and implementation of operational improvements and special projects
- Assist with ensuring service providers meet service level agreements (SLA) and ensure good governance
Must have requirements to be successful in this role :
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant work experience in portfolio administration, cash and position reconciliation, or other applicable portfolio operations functions.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
- Completion or active pursuit of professional certifications such as the Canadian Securities Course (CSC), CFA, or FRM is an asset.
What are the skills and experiences that you bring to succeed in this role:
- Strong understanding of how investment managers operate and interact with administrators, brokers, and custodians.
- Good working knowledge of global markets, money market instruments, equities, bonds, and cash management principles.
- Experience maintaining and reconciling an Investment Book of Record (IBOR), with ability to identify and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
- Familiarity with portfolio accounting or reconciliation systems (e.g., Eagle, Aladdin, SimCorp, Geneva, Multifonds, or similar).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated experience resolving complex reconciliation issues.
- Proven ability to collaborate across departments (portfolio management, operations, technology, and compliance) on process improvements and data integrity initiatives.
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, macros); experience with Power BI, Tableau, or automation tools (e.g., VBA, Python) is an asset.
- A continuous improvement mindset with attention to detail and a proactive, team-oriented attitude.
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
- Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
- Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.
Additional Information:
- Fiera Capital adheres to a hybrid working environment with 4 days in-office per week.
For all positions in Quebec (Montreal and Laval), proficiency in French, both spoken and written, is mandatory. Working English proficiency is also required in order to serve our offices and clients around the world.
Fiera Capital subscribes to the principle of employment equity. Our staff is our most valuable asset, and our goal is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone can achieve their true potential.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or on the basis of disability, genetic information or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Fiera Capital will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.
All staffing decisions, including hiring and promotion decisions, will be based on merit, skills, performance, and business needs. We are pleased to receive applications from qualified individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Job applicants who are individually selected for an interview will be notified that accommodations are available upon request. If a selected participant requests accommodation, Fiera Capital shall consult with the applicant and provide, or arrange for the provision of, suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.
Please stay vigilant and never share personal or confidential information during this hiring process, unless it is through Mintz Global Screening, the secure platform we use to exchange such information. If in doubt, or if you think you have been a victim of fraudulent manoeuvres during your hiring process, please contact us.
Please note that job titles indicated in job postings may differ from internal job titles. Accordingly, offers of employment may not reflect job titles indicated in job postings.
We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Fiera Capital. We will only contact those selected for an interview.
About Fiera Capital
Fiera Capital est une firme de gestion d'actifs indépendante de premier plan avec une présence mondiale croissante et environ 165,5 milliards CAD d'actifs sous gestion au 30 septembre 2024. La Société offre des solutions personnalisées et multi-actifs à travers les classes d'actifs des marchés publics et privés aux clients institutionnels, intermédiaires financiers et de patrimoine privé en Amérique du Nord, en Europe et sur les marchés clés d'Asie.
Fiera Capital se négocie sous le symbole FSZ à la Bourse de Toronto. Basée à Montréal, Fiera Capital, avec ses filiales dans diverses juridictions, a des bureaux dans plus d'une douzaine de villes à travers le monde, incluant New York (É.-U.), Londres (R.-U.) et Hong Kong (RAS).
Fiera Capital is a leading independent asset management firm with a growing global presence and approximately CAD 165.5 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2024. The Company delivers customized and multi-asset solutions across public and private market asset classes to institutional, financial intermediary and private wealth clients across North America, Europe and key markets in Asia. Fiera Capital's depth of expertise, diversified investment platform and commitment to delivering outstanding service are core to our mission of being at the forefront of investment management science to create sustainable wealth for clients.
Fiera Capital trades under the ticker FSZ on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Headquartered in Montreal, Fiera Capital, with its affiliates in various jurisdictions, has offices in over a dozen cities around the world, including New York (U.S.), London (UK), and Hong Kong (SAR).
Fiera Capital Corporation does not provide investment advisory services, or offer investment funds, in the United States or to U.S. persons. In the U.S., asset management services are provided by the Firm’s U.S. affiliates, including Fiera Capital’s U.S. division, Fiera Capital Inc., which is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Additional information about Fiera Capital Corporation, including the Firm's annual information form, is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Additional information about Fiera Capital’s U.S. division is available in its annual Form ADV at www.sec.gov/iard.
For important disclosures related to Fiera Capital, please visit: www.fieracapital.com/en/legal-notice
For important disclosures related to Fiera Capital’s US division, please visit: us.fieracapital.com/important-disclosures/#goto-social-media-disclosures
Senior Analyst, Cash Administration and Reconciliation
Top Benefits
About the role
At Fiera Capital We invest in creating a culture of purpose that makes our people feel valued, cared for, seen, and heard. Our approach to employee experience is tailored to your needs and ambitions:
- Your Inclusive Experience: We are committed to cultivating an inclusive, safe, and trusting work environment.
- Your Growth & Empowerment: We have ambitious growth goals for our firm, which makes us a great place to advance your career.
- Your Rewards & Recognition: We deeply value our people and their contributions and that’s reflected in our competitive compensation and benefits packages and our collaborative culture.
- Your Wellness Your Way: We strive to create a healthy work environment and we offer programs designed to support our employees’ wellbeing.
What we are looking for: Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Portfolio Administration, the candidate will provide efficient support service to the client service team, traders, and portfolio managers across Fiera capital Corporation’s mandates. The candidate will update various systems used at Fiera Capital and will consistently manage relationships with various internal and external partners, to handle all reconciliation and cash management issues through to resolution.
Your responsibilities:
- Calculate and communicate daily cash (including foreign currency) balances available for investment to portfolio managers and traders
- Daily reconciliation of cash, transactions and positions with custodians and other counterparties
- Collaborate with external counterparties and internal teams to investigate and quickly resolve discrepancies
- Ensure that transactions are entered into the portfolio accounting system on time and reconciled accurately
- Ensure the accuracy and quality of information in the systems
- Prepare reconciliation and other ad hoc reports
- Provide exceptional service when interacting with internal and external contacts
- Support internal and external auditors as required
- Participate in the testing and implementation of operational improvements and special projects
- Assist with ensuring service providers meet service level agreements (SLA) and ensure good governance
Must have requirements to be successful in this role :
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant work experience in portfolio administration, cash and position reconciliation, or other applicable portfolio operations functions.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
- Completion or active pursuit of professional certifications such as the Canadian Securities Course (CSC), CFA, or FRM is an asset.
What are the skills and experiences that you bring to succeed in this role:
- Strong understanding of how investment managers operate and interact with administrators, brokers, and custodians.
- Good working knowledge of global markets, money market instruments, equities, bonds, and cash management principles.
- Experience maintaining and reconciling an Investment Book of Record (IBOR), with ability to identify and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
- Familiarity with portfolio accounting or reconciliation systems (e.g., Eagle, Aladdin, SimCorp, Geneva, Multifonds, or similar).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated experience resolving complex reconciliation issues.
- Proven ability to collaborate across departments (portfolio management, operations, technology, and compliance) on process improvements and data integrity initiatives.
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, macros); experience with Power BI, Tableau, or automation tools (e.g., VBA, Python) is an asset.
- A continuous improvement mindset with attention to detail and a proactive, team-oriented attitude.
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
- Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
- Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.
Additional Information:
- Fiera Capital adheres to a hybrid working environment with 4 days in-office per week.
For all positions in Quebec (Montreal and Laval), proficiency in French, both spoken and written, is mandatory. Working English proficiency is also required in order to serve our offices and clients around the world.
Fiera Capital subscribes to the principle of employment equity. Our staff is our most valuable asset, and our goal is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone can achieve their true potential.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or on the basis of disability, genetic information or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Fiera Capital will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.
All staffing decisions, including hiring and promotion decisions, will be based on merit, skills, performance, and business needs. We are pleased to receive applications from qualified individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Job applicants who are individually selected for an interview will be notified that accommodations are available upon request. If a selected participant requests accommodation, Fiera Capital shall consult with the applicant and provide, or arrange for the provision of, suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.
Please stay vigilant and never share personal or confidential information during this hiring process, unless it is through Mintz Global Screening, the secure platform we use to exchange such information. If in doubt, or if you think you have been a victim of fraudulent manoeuvres during your hiring process, please contact us.
Please note that job titles indicated in job postings may differ from internal job titles. Accordingly, offers of employment may not reflect job titles indicated in job postings.
We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Fiera Capital. We will only contact those selected for an interview.
About Fiera Capital
Fiera Capital est une firme de gestion d'actifs indépendante de premier plan avec une présence mondiale croissante et environ 165,5 milliards CAD d'actifs sous gestion au 30 septembre 2024. La Société offre des solutions personnalisées et multi-actifs à travers les classes d'actifs des marchés publics et privés aux clients institutionnels, intermédiaires financiers et de patrimoine privé en Amérique du Nord, en Europe et sur les marchés clés d'Asie.
Fiera Capital se négocie sous le symbole FSZ à la Bourse de Toronto. Basée à Montréal, Fiera Capital, avec ses filiales dans diverses juridictions, a des bureaux dans plus d'une douzaine de villes à travers le monde, incluant New York (É.-U.), Londres (R.-U.) et Hong Kong (RAS).
Fiera Capital is a leading independent asset management firm with a growing global presence and approximately CAD 165.5 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2024. The Company delivers customized and multi-asset solutions across public and private market asset classes to institutional, financial intermediary and private wealth clients across North America, Europe and key markets in Asia. Fiera Capital's depth of expertise, diversified investment platform and commitment to delivering outstanding service are core to our mission of being at the forefront of investment management science to create sustainable wealth for clients.
Fiera Capital trades under the ticker FSZ on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Headquartered in Montreal, Fiera Capital, with its affiliates in various jurisdictions, has offices in over a dozen cities around the world, including New York (U.S.), London (UK), and Hong Kong (SAR).
Fiera Capital Corporation does not provide investment advisory services, or offer investment funds, in the United States or to U.S. persons. In the U.S., asset management services are provided by the Firm’s U.S. affiliates, including Fiera Capital’s U.S. division, Fiera Capital Inc., which is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Additional information about Fiera Capital Corporation, including the Firm's annual information form, is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Additional information about Fiera Capital’s U.S. division is available in its annual Form ADV at www.sec.gov/iard.
For important disclosures related to Fiera Capital, please visit: www.fieracapital.com/en/legal-notice
For important disclosures related to Fiera Capital’s US division, please visit: us.fieracapital.com/important-disclosures/#goto-social-media-disclosures