Associate, Fund Operations

Summary

Join Wealthsimple's Fund Operations team as an Associate and play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our alternative investment funds. You will be responsible for NAV calculations, reconciliations, audits, and client reporting, collaborating with diverse teams across the company. Leverage your 1-2 years of experience in fund management or administration, expertise in fund accounting, and strong Excel skills to contribute to process improvements and utilize AI for enhanced efficiency. This role offers the opportunity to shape the team's culture and contribute to Wealthsimple's mission of helping Canadians achieve financial freedom. The position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a passion for the fintech and alternative investment space. You will work with large datasets and meet tight deadlines.

Requirements

• You've got at least 1-2 years under your belt at a fund management or administration company, with solid experience in NAV calculations, tax, and audit prep
• You're also a pro at managing orders, distributions, and capital calls
• You have been through a full fund accounting cycle, including executing on trades, positions, bank reconciliations, an audit and posting journal entries
• You're organized, detail-oriented, and not afraid to tackle large datasets under tight deadlines
• You're passionate about the fintech and alternative investment space, always curious to dig into day-to-day issues and find smart solutions

Responsibilities

• Ensure our Net Asset Value (NAV) is rock-solid, diving deep into expenses, P&L, and all things reconciliation to safeguard our fund's integrity
• Master the flow of all capital activity for our alternative funds, from new investments to withdrawals, ensuring everything runs with precision
• Provide clear, concise answers to client inquiries and whip up ad-hoc reports that shed light on their investments, helping them understand their portfolios better
• Collaborate closely with our diverse teams across Wealthsimple, acting as a vital link to flag any hiccups and keep our client data pristine

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills are a must, and if you've got a handle on programming (especially SQL) or industry courses (CPA, CFA, etc.) under your belt, that's a huge bonus
• Even better, you've got a knack for project management and love finding ways to make processes smoother

Benefits

• Competitive salary with top-tier health benefits and life insurance
• Retirement savings matching plan using Wealthsimple for Business
• 20 vacation days per year and unlimited sick and mental health days
• Up to $1,500 per year towards wellness and professional development budgets respectively
• 90 days away program: Employees can work internationally in eligible countries for up to 90 days per calendar year
• A wide variety of peer and company-led Employee Resource Groups (ie. Rainbow, Women of Wealthsimple, Black @ WS)
• Company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the year