Job Description

We are seeking a Fund Operations Specialist to join our Fund Operations Team in Burnaby, British Columbia. You will be joining a results-driven, collaborative and professional team, focusing on obtaining and providing accurate information to internal and external stakeholders including our portfolio managers, traders and clients.

Your key responsibilities will include fund accounting, net asset value calculations, and liaising with external fund administrators and custodians. There will be opportunities for you to initiate and manage projects, and to develop specialty expertise in areas such as financial reporting, tax and corporate actions should you show interest in these areas.

Why Orbis?

• Culture We are committed to our Core Values. We encourage intellectual curiosity and individualism as well as collaboration across different areas of the business. We seek to hear our people’s voices – whether quiet or loud. Sharing ideas and challenging the status quo are commonplace.
• Autonomy. While guidance and support are provided, team members own their work and projects.
• Growth opportunities. We support our people in continuous learning and development Including internal and external courses and support of obtaining professional designations such as the CFA or CPA.
• Agile environment. We are committed to providing a work environment that balances the needs of our clients; the needs of our teams; and the personal needs, commitments, and interests of our people.
• Philanthropy. Our people can contribute to society in a unique and personal way, through various philanthropy opportunities and programmes.

What will your responsibilities be?

You will be expected to develop an in-depth understanding of how our funds work and serve our client’s needs, our counterparties and our providers. This will give you the opportunity to learn how Orbis fits in the wider financial services industry. You will be exposed to a wide range of responsibilities to our stakeholders, the core responsibilities include:

• Support core team functions including security pricing, reconciliations, fee payments and fund valuations.
• Support the preparation and review of annual & semi-annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Providing fund-related information to stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Investigating and responding to stakeholder queries on a timely basis.
• Leading small and large-scale projects aimed at improving and streamlining business processes and launching new investment products.
• Working closely and collaborating with IT developers to ensure that the necessary tools are available to address the risk of error and to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our processes.

Your qualifications & experience

• Completion of the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) program or equivalent advanced training related to the role.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a public accounting firm with financial audit or tax experience, or an equivalent role in industry
• Prior experience in financial services is not mandatory; however, a keen interest in the investment industry is an asset.

What We Offer

The annual base salary for this position will be between $90 ,000 and $11 5,000 per year excluding benefits. The total compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus.

Instructions for application

To complete your application, please submit your resumeand transcripts(all post-secondary to this point; unofficial are accepted).