Analyst, Marketable Securities and NAIC Accounting & Reporting

SLC Management is a growing global asset management firm providing innovative and diversified investment solutions to institutional investors. We are breaking new ground with a full spectrum of solutions for a growing institutional client base of more than 1300 organizations. Our history of organic and strategic growth reflects this commitment with over CA$374/US$283 billion in assets under management (AUM). As a subsidiary of Sun Life, we are aligned with one of the world’s leading financial services companies, and benefit from the stability and strength of that relationship. 

We are a performance-driven organization with a deliberate focus on fostering a development-focused, inclusive culture revolving around our Core Values of being client obsessed, valuing each other, acting with speed and having an owner’s mindset.  As part of our team, you play a role in fulfilling our purpose and making a difference. We offer a rewarding work environment that is filled with opportunity for growth where you will be empowered to meet the challenges of a highly competitive landscape.

Visit our website to learn more and for the most up to date AUM information.

SLC Management offers a mix of in-office and virtual work where our employees are empowered to do their best. Generally, employees are expected to work three or more days in-office each week with flexibility depending on their business, client and team needs.

Job Description:

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU:

As an Analyst, Marketable Securities and NAIC Accounting & Reporting you will report to the Associate Director, Marketable Securities and NAIC Accounting & Reporting. As a member of the team, this role will have accountability for weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial accounting, reporting, and audit deliverables as assigned.

*Due to the tight reporting and monthly deadlines, the ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays (US & CAD) is required.*

WHAT YOU WILL DO:                                

• Fully participate in the month end, quarterly and annual financial close.

• Accountable for ensuring assigned marketable securities accounting and reporting deliverables that meet financial and regulatory reporting standards by deliverable dates.

• Responsible for ensuring an adequate control environment is maintained for the accounting and reporting processes the team supports. This includes account reconciliations to the corporate ledger for different bases of accounting including IFRS and NAIC.

• Interact and communicate with various business units in analyzing the IFRS and NAIC results for quarterly analysis.

• Assist in preparing quarterly NAIC presentation to management on financial results.

• Support third party client reporting and accounting.

• Project work will be required as the need arises, including proactively identifying opportunities and making recommendations for NAIC & IFRS process improvements.

• Understand accounting policies, procedures, systems and controls which ensure the accuracy of the reported consolidated financial information presented, consistent with governing accounting and legal rules, pronouncements and regulations.

• Develop a comprehensive knowledge of the various Investment reporting systems.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.

• 3-5 Years experience in Financial Services/Investment reporting functions; experience in an Insurance Company preferable.

• Strong operational expertise in reporting and systems with a focus on continual process improvement, data mining, and the ability to build automation.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Advanced Excel skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and to multi-task to meet tight deadlines.

• Ability to resolve issues independently with various business partners and identify process improvement opportunities.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet tight reporting deadlines on deliverables.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Accounting/Finance designation (MBA or CPA) or working towards one.

• Auditing experience.

• Investment accounting experience, preferably within the asset management and insurance industry.

• IFRS & NAIC knowledge/experience.

• PAM and SAP Aladdin knowledge/experience.

Why SLC Management?

• Opportunity to work for a growing global institu