Valuation Analyst

Job summary

The Valuation Analyst ensures the accuracy and integrity of Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations through rigorous review, validation, and processing of complex financial transactions. They also manage plan asset mix compliance, lead rebalancing activities, and develop valuation policies to support industry best practices.

Job details

About Us Join the Plannera Team: A Career with Purpose. A Future with Possibilities. Join our team of passionate pension and benefits professionals dedicated to helping members build a secure financial future! Plannera Pensions & Benefits (Plannera), formerly known as the Public Employees’ Benefits Agency, is on the lookout for talented individuals to become part of our dynamic team of 171 employees. Headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, Plannera oversees $19 billion in assets across 11 pension plans and 16 benefits programs in the province. As a not-for-profit corporation, we take pride in administering two of Canada's top 100 pension plans—the Public Employees Pension Plan (PEPP), the country’s largest defined contribution plan, and the Municipal Employees' Pension Plan (MEPP). We serve over 900 employers and more than 114,000 plan members, everyone from small-town firefighters to crown corporation executives. The Opportunity Reporting to the Director, Investment Operations, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that the Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations are accurate and complete through entry, review and validation of work performed by others on the team. We are looking for a results-oriented leader with an in-depth understanding of financial markets and investment accounting including corporate actions, settlements, foreign exchange transactions, fund of funds, derivatives, and reconciliations. Your responsibilities may include: * Reviewing the integrity of the daily unitized valuations prior to recommending approval. This involves processing complicated transactions, calculating and verifying corrections, interpreting and processing corporate actions that impact securities, validating daily pricing of over 1,500 individual securities, validation of trades, and valuation of derivative instruments. * Analysis of plan asset mix to ensure compliance in accordance with policy, and leading rebalancing activities with investment managers, the custodian and team members. * Implementing and validating changes to fund procedures, identifying high risk processes, suggesting controls to be implemented to mitigate risks identified and ensuring that documentation is updated to reach operational objectives. * Reviewing work completed by others, providing guidance to other members of the team and be an escalation point for issues that arise. * Research and development of valuation policies and processes that support industry best practices and design, test and implement solutions reliant on external service providers and systems. * Conducting reconciliation of cash and positions, ensuring alignment between our records with Plan custodian, consultant and investment managers. * Treasury functions including liquidity/cash management, wire/transfer payments, and fx and investment related fees. Ideal Candidate You will be: * Demonstrates consistently exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in both their own work and in the peer review of work completed by others * Demonstrates strong technical aptitude, including intermediate-advanced proficiency in Excel and comfort working with financial systems and data * Exhibits integrity, initiative, accountability, and professionalism in all aspects of their work * Values a collaborative, high-functioning team environment where knowledge, workloads, challenges, and successes are shared openly * Communicates effectively—verbally and in writing—and actively listen to understand and convey complex or specialized information * Is a proactive self-starter who demonstrates curiosity and sound judgment when investigating discrepancies, with the ability to challenge data, identify root causes, and propose practical solutions * Is comfortable operating in ambiguity, where not all answers are immediately available, and can independently drive issues to resolution * Is willing to work outside of normal business hours when required, recognizing the time-sensitive nature of financial markets and valuation deadlines * Technologically inclined and proficient in Excel. Knowledge of VBA macros is considered an asset. Typically, the knowledge and experience required to achieve the above is obtained through a combination of: * Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or similar discipline and 2 or more years of relevant investment, fund accounting or fund valuation experience. * Educational credentials, professional designations, and certifications will be verified directly with the issuing institutions as part of the hiring process. * Applications must clearly demonstrate direct, hands-on experience relevant to this role. A successful employment relationship is built on mutual value. In your cover letter, please tell us what you would bring to the role and the Investment Services team as well as what you value most in an employer, leadership team, and work environment as it relates to your professional growth and long-term career success (maximum three sentences). Please incorporate the phrase “operational precision” in the first paragraph of your cover letter. Please submit your resume as a PDF titled: LastName_FirstName_Resume_ValAnalyst.pdf and your cover letter as a PDF titled: LastName_FirstName_Cover_ValAnalyst.pdf We value authenticity and thoughtful communication. Generic or highly templated submissions may not accurately reflect a candidate’s experience, interests, or communication style. Why Choose Plannera? * Industry Leader: Plannera is recognized as a leader in pension and benefit administration, providing personalized service and consistently achieving high member satisfaction scores. * Global Partnerships: Our investment fund managers collaborate with some of the world’s leading fund managers, providing strong and diversified pension plan funds. * Diversity and Inclusion: We believe in the strength of diversity and inclusion. Join a team that values and celebrates the unique perspectives each member brings. * Making a Difference: As a Plannera employee, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the success of our organization and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our members. What We Offer * A competitive salary that reflects your expertise * Comprehensive benefits package including a pension to secure your financial future * Career development, advancement and learning opportunities * Flexible work arrangements * Vacation, earned days off (EDO) and other types of leave to support your well being Ready to embark on a fulfilling career journey with Plannera? Showcase your expertise and dedication to financial security by applying today. Let's build financial futures together! Posting Closes: October 2, 2026

What you’ll do

The Valuation Analyst ensures the accuracy and integrity of Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations through rigorous review, validation, and processing of complex financial transactions. They also manage plan asset mix compliance, lead rebalancing activities, and develop valuation policies to support industry best practices.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline and possess at least two years of relevant investment or fund accounting experience. Strong technical proficiency in Excel and the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments are essential for this role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary • Pension plan • Comprehensive benefits package • Career development opportunities • Flexible work arrangements • Vacation • Earned days off

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial markets
• Investment accounting
• Net asset value calculation
• Corporate actions
• Derivatives valuation
• Reconciliation
• Excel
• VBA macros
• Treasury functions
• Data analysis
• Risk management
• Financial reporting
• Portfolio rebalancing
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Operations
• Curiosity
• Leadership
• Investments
• Detail Oriented
• Technical Acumen
• Finance
• Accountability
• Professionalism
• Investment Management
• Self-Starter
• Financial Market
• Financial Systems
• Accounting
• Personalized Service
• Cash Management
• Visual Basic For Applications
• Securities (Finance)
• Derivatives
• Futures Exchange
• Market Liquidity
• Peer Review
• Wire Transfer
• Fund Accounting
• Investment Accounting
• Net Asset Value

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Valuation Analyst
• Investment Operations Analyst
• Financial Analysts
• Operations Research Analysts