Associate, Global Credit Operations
Top Benefits
About the role
At IMCO, our talent is among the best! IMCO offers a uniquely stimulating and rewarding environment where you can help build and drive organizational transformation, all while seeking to challenge yourself, learn, and grow your career.
We offer a culture of collaboration and passion, creating unwavering value for the clients we serve. Our vision is to be the partner of choice for Ontario’s public sector funds and build a high-performing, value-based Asset Management firm in the heart of downtown Toronto.
If you are ready to drive best-in-class service, and join a collaborative, motivated, and fun team of professionals, we’re ready to offer you a great place to work with exciting opportunities for growth and development.
If you want to use your expertise to drive strategic business outcomes, then we want you at IMCO!
This is a 6 month contract opportunity. Reporting to the Manager, Global Credit, Investment Finance, the Associate, Global Credit, Investment Finance will be primarily responsible for providing support to the team, as it pertains to the ongoing operations and administration of the Global Credit portfolio. The Associate’s primary responsibility will be the end-to-end lifecycle of Global Credit investments, and on-going support of these investments (including capital calls, distributions, valuations, reporting).
You Will be Responsible For:
- Prepare trade tickets for Capital Calls and Distributions as well as related investment accounting entries.
- Facilitate investment closings by ensuring completeness of all necessary documentation and appropriate authorizations are in place.
- Reconcile investment level financial statements and information to internal accounting records.
- Review valuation reports and models to ensure that appropriate valuations are recognized/recorded and liaise with external vendors to satisfy queries/issues.
- Participate in Global Credit solution implementation including data migration and testing/validation.
- Prepare routine and ad-hoc requests made by internal/external stakeholders.
- Prepare financial statement note support and reporting schedules for year-end purposes.
- Partner with various stakeholders (e.g. Performance, Data, Front Office, etc.,) to ensure quality reporting is produced on a timely basis.
- Liaise with external clients to meet information and reporting requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
What do you need to succeed?
- A university degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or a related discipline is required. CPA, CFA, and/or AACI designation (or working towards the designation) an asset.
- 3+ years of experience in investment management, with direct experience working in Investment Finance or Investment Operations. Experience in the asset management industry is preferred.
- Knowledge of Global Credit investment products, both public and private credit is essential.
- Experience with direct loan operations is preferred.
- Exceptional problem-solving and researching skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Strong accounting skills with an ability to interpret and understand financial statement information received from General Partners and third-party administrators.
- Ability to consistently deliver quality outputs in a fast-paced environment, with an ability to work to tight deadlines and the capability to handle multiple projects and ad-hoc requests simultaneously.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues in a clear and compelling manner and present information to internal stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with colleagues at all levels and cultivate key partnerships to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders as well as third-party administrators.
- Demonstrated ability to be proactive and take initiative to understand, support and implement goals and objectives.
- Experience with system implementation an asset.
- Knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS, Pension Accounting) an asset.
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Our hybrid work model offers flexibility and provides our employees with the opportunity to lead a well-balanced life. Our Corporation’s offices located at 16 York Street, Suite 2400, Toronto, ON M5J 0E6 provide a welcoming space for employees to gather, work collaboratively, and grow together.
IMCO is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities in its recruitment process. Please advise IMCO if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs. Candidates being considered for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.
About Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO)
The Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO) manages $77 billion of assets on behalf of its clients. IMCO’s mandate is to provide broader public sector institutions with investment management services, including portfolio construction advice, better access to a diverse range of asset classes and sophisticated risk management capabilities. IMCO is an independent organization, operating at arm’s length from government and guided by a highly experienced and professional Board of Directors.
Associate, Global Credit Operations
Top Benefits
About the role
At IMCO, our talent is among the best! IMCO offers a uniquely stimulating and rewarding environment where you can help build and drive organizational transformation, all while seeking to challenge yourself, learn, and grow your career.
We offer a culture of collaboration and passion, creating unwavering value for the clients we serve. Our vision is to be the partner of choice for Ontario’s public sector funds and build a high-performing, value-based Asset Management firm in the heart of downtown Toronto.
If you are ready to drive best-in-class service, and join a collaborative, motivated, and fun team of professionals, we’re ready to offer you a great place to work with exciting opportunities for growth and development.
If you want to use your expertise to drive strategic business outcomes, then we want you at IMCO!
This is a 6 month contract opportunity. Reporting to the Manager, Global Credit, Investment Finance, the Associate, Global Credit, Investment Finance will be primarily responsible for providing support to the team, as it pertains to the ongoing operations and administration of the Global Credit portfolio. The Associate’s primary responsibility will be the end-to-end lifecycle of Global Credit investments, and on-going support of these investments (including capital calls, distributions, valuations, reporting).
You Will be Responsible For:
- Prepare trade tickets for Capital Calls and Distributions as well as related investment accounting entries.
- Facilitate investment closings by ensuring completeness of all necessary documentation and appropriate authorizations are in place.
- Reconcile investment level financial statements and information to internal accounting records.
- Review valuation reports and models to ensure that appropriate valuations are recognized/recorded and liaise with external vendors to satisfy queries/issues.
- Participate in Global Credit solution implementation including data migration and testing/validation.
- Prepare routine and ad-hoc requests made by internal/external stakeholders.
- Prepare financial statement note support and reporting schedules for year-end purposes.
- Partner with various stakeholders (e.g. Performance, Data, Front Office, etc.,) to ensure quality reporting is produced on a timely basis.
- Liaise with external clients to meet information and reporting requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
What do you need to succeed?
- A university degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or a related discipline is required. CPA, CFA, and/or AACI designation (or working towards the designation) an asset.
- 3+ years of experience in investment management, with direct experience working in Investment Finance or Investment Operations. Experience in the asset management industry is preferred.
- Knowledge of Global Credit investment products, both public and private credit is essential.
- Experience with direct loan operations is preferred.
- Exceptional problem-solving and researching skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Strong accounting skills with an ability to interpret and understand financial statement information received from General Partners and third-party administrators.
- Ability to consistently deliver quality outputs in a fast-paced environment, with an ability to work to tight deadlines and the capability to handle multiple projects and ad-hoc requests simultaneously.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues in a clear and compelling manner and present information to internal stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with colleagues at all levels and cultivate key partnerships to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders as well as third-party administrators.
- Demonstrated ability to be proactive and take initiative to understand, support and implement goals and objectives.
- Experience with system implementation an asset.
- Knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS, Pension Accounting) an asset.
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Our hybrid work model offers flexibility and provides our employees with the opportunity to lead a well-balanced life. Our Corporation’s offices located at 16 York Street, Suite 2400, Toronto, ON M5J 0E6 provide a welcoming space for employees to gather, work collaboratively, and grow together.
IMCO is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities in its recruitment process. Please advise IMCO if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs. Candidates being considered for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.
About Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO)
The Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO) manages $77 billion of assets on behalf of its clients. IMCO’s mandate is to provide broader public sector institutions with investment management services, including portfolio construction advice, better access to a diverse range of asset classes and sophisticated risk management capabilities. IMCO is an independent organization, operating at arm’s length from government and guided by a highly experienced and professional Board of Directors.