Job Description

Analyst, Fund Operations, Independent Advisor Solutions

Location: This posting is for an existing vacancy in our Winnipeg office.

Our organization

Founded in 2024, Independent Advisor Solutions Inc. provides a suite of distinct solutions for advisors, including sub-advisory oversight of multi-asset model portfolios (MiMODEL), exclusive investment funds through strategic collaborations with global and specialist managers (MiBLOX), and bespoke advisor-managed strategies (MiFUND). Built to accelerate independent advisors’ businesses, we are fast approaching stewardship of $7 billion across all our programs. Independent Advisor Solutions Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wellington-Altus Financial Inc. and is registered as an investment fund manager and portfolio manager in Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland & Labrador, Québec, and British Columbia.

More information about Independent Advisor Solutions can be found here: https://independentadvisorsolutions.ca/

The opportunity:

Reporting to the Head of Investment Operations, the Analyst, Fund Operations, will be responsible for supporting activities related to our MiBLOX and MiFUND funds structured as fund of funds. This includes monitoring sales and cash projections, preparing subscription agreements, verification of security pricing, daily reconciliations, expense accrual and managing relationships with our various partners.

Key responsibilities include:

• Fund Administration
  • Responsible for daily monitoring of sales & redemptions and corresponding recommendations for fund of fund trading activity.
  • Monitoring schedules for private asset funds and supporting monthly purchases.
  • Supporting inputs required for determining daily/monthly NAV including pricing verifications.
  • Daily reconciliations, including units held of underlying funds and analyzing fund/account data to identify potential problems and developing appropriate solutions as required.
  • Tracking/reconciling fund expenses and preparing supporting documentation for collecting fees.
  • Acting as liaison for escalated items on behalf of iAS with various investment management partners.
  • Enhancing automation of reconciliations.
• Vendor Management
  • Maintaining daily oversight of our vendors (State Street and IFDS); managing those relationships, ensuring SLA’s are being met.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.
• Sales Support
  • Support liaison with 3rd party vendors (e.g. CapIntel, Bloomberg, LSEG) to provide data inputs for MiBLOX and MiFUNDS.
  • Provide input for periodic reporting of sales and assets.
  • Enhancing automation of reporting.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A degree or diploma in business administration, accounting, finance, or similar field of study.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar/related position; experience within investment or accounting, either in an asset management firm or as a fund administrator is a strong asset.
• Proficiency with the MSOffice suite, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Power BI, Power Automate, Teams, and Outlook.
• Experience with fund accounting is a strong asset.
• Demonstrating a high level of accountability, reliability and adaptability in accomplishing day to day work and long-term goals.
• An ability to work quickly and accurately with a high level of detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attitude and commitment to provide extraordinary service.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to incorporate new techniques through adopted technology suits to help streamline existing, and construct new, analytical methods.
• Interest in investments and financial markets.

Conditions of employment:

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• A background check, satisfactory to the employer, may be required of the successful applicant prior to commencing employment.

Wellington-Altus Private Wealth is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization are encouraged to apply.

If you require accommodation for the recruitment process, please let us know at the point of application.

About Independent Advisor Solutions Inc:

Founded in 2024, Independent Advisor Solutions Inc. (“iAS”) provides a suite of distinct solutions for advisors, including sub-advisory oversight of multi-asset model portfolios (MiMODEL), exclusive investment funds through strategic collaborations with global and specialist managers (MiBLOX), and bespoke advisor-managed strategies (MiFUND). Built to accelerate independent advisors’ businesses, we are fast approaching stewardship of $7 billion across all our programs. iAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wellington-Altus Financial Inc. and is registered as an investment fund manager and portfolio manager in Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland & Labrador, Québec, and British Columbia. iAS acts as a sub-advisor to the Wellington-Altus Private Wealth (WAPW) “Platinum Private Portfolios”, providing model portfolio allocation, manager selection, and investment recommendations. Platinum Private Portfolios may also include investment funds that are managed by iAS. For more information on the relationship between iAS and WAPW, please visit wellington-altus.ca/legal/ to see the Conflicts of Interest Disclosure documents for both entities.

Recruitment Note:

Independent Advisor Solutions Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wellington-Altus Financial Inc. (“WAFI”), and WAFI is the parent company to Wellington-Altus Private Wealth, one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and the country’s top-rated (Investment Executive 2025 Brokerage Report Card) investment dealer, with nearly $40 billion in assets under administration and offices nationwide. Independent Advisor Solutions primarily supports advisors at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth, offering tailored investment solutions and strategic growth support.

If you're interested in joining the team at Independent Advisor Solutions, you will be contacted by a Wellington-Altus representative. Recruitment is managed by the Wellington-Altus Talent Acquisition team, and applications are submitted through the Wellington-Altus careers website for a streamlined and centralized hiring experience.

To apply:

Click the Apply for This Job button to submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. More information about working at Wellington-Altus can be found on our website at www.wellington-altus.com

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