City : TORONTO, Ontario, Canada

Category : Operations

Industry : Financial/Banking

Employer : RBC

What is the opportunity?

Alternative Investment Services provides Derivative Services for all Investor and Treasury Services Clients who participate in these products.  Services include the valuation of all OTC and Exchange Traded Derivative Products, Full Security Master Creation and Modeling, Term Loan administration, as well as Trade Processing, Margin, & Collateral management and other settlement activities.

As the Senior Analyst in the Alternatives Investment team, you will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing the accounting of all transactions and assisting with the daily, monthly and annual administration of derivatives and term Loans, as well as highly complex portfolios that deal in hedge and mutual funds. You will also be responsible for helping out with the juniors on an ongoing basis.

What will you do?

• Performs day to day processing and analysis of Alternative products, including a variety of Derivatives products and term loans
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of Reporting, and to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of accounting for performance and exposure analysis.
• Provide assistance to the junior staff when help is needed
• Performs Accounting functions including control and updating the general ledger, appropriate review, analysis of profit and loss (P&L) and reconciliation break clearance.
• Monitor net cash flows for the various products.
• Calculate mark to market (MTM) for all open positions and posting to respective reporting platforms.
• Ensure compliance to Client’s Trust Agreements and relevant disclosure documents as it relates to service delivery and adherence to industry regulations and guidelines.
• Performs ad hoc request when directed by the manager

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Experience in Fund Accounting, Derivatives Administration, Fund on Funds, Hedge fund, Pension Reporting and/or Equity Funds
• Able to work independently as well as in a group environment
• Team player with strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Computer Skills:  MS office, knowledge and experience with Derivatives systems and integration
• Flexibility to meet scheduled shift work

 Nice-to-have

• Securities experience
• Enrolment in CAIA/CGA/CMA/CFA or other recognized accredited program is desirable
• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Leadership skills

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• Excellent exposure to communicate with various business partners and stakeholders in Investor & Treasury Services and within other platforms as appropriate
• Opportunity to obtain hands-on experience throughout your role
• Working with an exciting, close-knit, supportive & dynamic group
• Opportunity to collaborate with other business segments within the bank
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
• Competitive compensation