Senior Analyst, Pension Investments, Treasury

Requisition ID: 191311
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Purpose

The Senior Analyst, Pension Investments is responsible for supporting the management and oversight of investment portfolios for several pension plans offered by the Bank. Assets under management of ~$8 billion. The incumbent will ensure all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Act as compliance officer for the department, ensuring ongoing compliance by all service providers while being responsible for managing the resolution of any issues with advice from the Directors. As necessary, complete to research and advise on any new developments in standards and regulations.
• Be the primary liaison with external and internal auditors, dealing with auditors and/or the Financial Reporting group on matters related to the preparation of Audited Financial Statements for all Canadian and US pension plans.
• Contribute to stakeholder investment reports, including quarterly reporting packages for various investment committees. Those investment committees include but are not limited to Scotiabank Master Trust, Scotia Capital, Roynat, MD supplementary plan, US Pension Plan and Scotiabank DC plan.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly performance reporting and risk analysis, providing insights on manager performance.
• Work with the investment managers and custodian to ensure that the reported market value and performance calculations for individual mandates are accurate.
• Handle operational requests from internal Scotiabank departments including audit, accounting, product control, risk management and compliance.
• Take initiative and looking for ways to continuously improve status-quo processes.
• Identify and thoroughly investigate reporting discrepancies and determine appropriate course of action on a timely manner.
• Provide regular and ad-hoc reports to support key investment decisions.
• Assist with all aspects of compliance monitoring including Third Party Risk Management.
• Perform reconciliations for cash flows and invoices.
• Assist with monthly reporting to HR and actuaries.
• Assist with preparation of committee meeting packages.
• Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Champion a high-performance environment and contribute to an inclusive work environment.
• Champion a customer focused culture to deepen stakeholder relationships while leveraging broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Completion or progress towards completion of CFA (an asset).
• University degree in business, economics or other relevant field.
• CA designation or Master of Finance (an asset)
• Experience with Bloomberg and financial modeling (an asset).
• Superior analytical, financial, quantitative and information technology (MS Office) skills with a strong attention to detail.
• A curious mindset and capable of self-motivation.
• Strong written and communication skills.

What's in it for you?

• An inclusive & collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We offer a competitive rewards package: Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching, Health Benefits from day one!
• Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.

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Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.
At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.