Analyst, Portfolio & Trading Compliance (15 month contract)

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 Head of Compliance, Canada, the Analyst, Portfolio and Trading Compliance is responsible for executing assigned tasks in the investment monitoring of the various mandates entrusted to Fiera Capital.

Your responsibilities:

• Execute day-to-day activities of the portfolio and trading compliance team adhering to established timelines;

• Responsible for the programming and monitoring of portfolio investment constraints (knowledge of Fidessa Sentinel or Charles River system an asset);

• Support the team with regulatory reporting required by various regulatory authorities (e.g. insider reporting);

• Implement controls required to manage and monitor compliance with regulatory requirements;

• Document procedures and ensure updates when regulatory or operational changes occur;

• Work with the various sectors within the organization to improve processes;

• Produce compliance reporting for clients, portfolio managers, account managers and the Chief Investment Office;

• Prepare responses to ad hoc questionnaires submitted by clients, auditors and regulatory authorities;

• Participate in various special projects (e.g. system upgrades, process/control improvements) relating to portfolio and trading compliance.

Must have requirements to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or relevant equivalent;

• Professional title an asset (CFA, CPA, FRM).

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in Compliance in the portfolio management or securities industry;

• Knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to investments and securities;

• Knowledge of operational aspects of a portfolio management firm is an asset;

• Team spirit, dynamism, initiative, diplomacy and flexibility;

• Able to meet challenges and work under pressure;

• Rigor and professionalism;

• Ability to deal with sensitive and privileged information;

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Excellent English (spoken and written), French is an asset.

Additional Information:

• Fiera Capital adheres to a hybrid working environment with 4 days in-office per week.

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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.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Fiera Capital. We will only contact those selected for an interview.