Portfolio Operations Manager
Toronto, ON – hybrid
Flexible compensation with huge upside
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Portfolio Operations Manager to help our client in managing a portfolio of a combined AUM of $100M for some prominent family offices. This role offers a unique opportunity to optimize operational processes, help an experienced portfolio manager, and work closely with top-tier family offices. Currently the wealth management firm is waiting to get approved by the OSC and this role will be pivotal to that. We are seeking someone with several years of experience working for an investment fund manager. We are also potentially open to individuals with a strong fund accounting background.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage investments across Fixed Income, Money Market, and Real Estate portfolios.
- Oversee and coordinate back-office administrative operations.
- Enhance efficiency by streamlining processes for fund mergers and closures, utilizing strategies such as weekly rebalancing, capital calls, and fund-of-funds (FOF) initiatives.
- Extract and analyze daily trade data using SQL to provide actionable insights for the Fund Accounting and Trading teams.
- Collaborate effectively with custodian banks, portfolio managers, and traders to resolve portfolio discrepancies and ensure smooth operations.
- Verify and report transactions, including domestic and foreign bond/equity purchases, derivative trades, term loans, and margin movements.
- Coordinate the settlement of Short-Term Notes (STNs) through close interaction with trading desks, brokers, and internal custodians
- Develop macros and automated tools to optimize workflows
Requirements:
- Designed and implemented process improvements, including automation of trade settlement workflows and enhanced client reporting templates.
- Successfully supported large-scale fund integrations and operational initiatives, contributing to the growth and efficiency of the portfolio management process.
- Proven experience in fund operations, portfolio management, or a similar role.
- Expertise in Bloomberg Terminal, SQL, and financial reporting tools.
- Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills with a focus on process optimization.
- Adept at building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including portfolio managers, custodians, and trading desks.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply now by sending your resume to laikyn@winchesters.ca Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.