Analyst, Investment Management

 Reference Number : 1025 

Status : Permanent - Full-time  

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $80 438 - $88 906

Number of positions to be filled : 1 

Application Deadline : 10/01/2025

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Reporting to the Director Investment Management, the analyst provides  a variety of support in regards to the Administration of the Corporation defined benefit investments and defined contribution pension plans investments with assets totaling $2.5B, the majority of which are externally managed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs the management and investment of the pension plan cash positions;
• Maintains, verifies and reconciles internal and custody accounting records for investment valuations and transactions, contributions and benefit payments.
• Responsible for the production of audited year-end financial statements and management of the audit process;
• Conducts the ongoing oversight of the DC plans and investment options; 
• Ensures ongoing compliance with the Pension Fund governing Policies, monitors regulatory developments and industry best practices;
• Monitors activities and reporting of investment managers and other external service providers and ensures their compliance with contractual and mandate terms;
• Assists in the production of ongoing reporting to the Corporate Board and decision making supporting documentation, as well as for internal communications;
• Monitors capital markets developments and rebalancing requirements;
• Assists in researching and evaluating capital market opportunities and investment products;

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR :

• Must have an undergraduate degree in business/finance;
• Enrolled in the CFA program, completed level 1;
• Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant experience;
• Prior experience in pension, custody, performance measurement and/or consulting roles in an institutional context;
• Strong interest for and knowledge of capital markets in various asset classes;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including PowerPoint;  
• Ability for working with databases of different vendors (Reuters, Preqin, etc.);
• Manages time and resources effectively;
• Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines;
• Communicates messages clearly and effectively in both French and English (written and oral);
• Seeks opportunities to collaborate with others;
• Demonstrates strong teamwork capabilities;
• Possesses strong technical and analytical skills;
• Is curious, rigorous and critical;
• Makes sound decisions. Validates decisions with more experienced colleagues when required;
• Shows initiative in solving problems.

At VIA Rail, we are proud to be an employment-equity employer and we strive to form teams that reflect the diversity of Canadian society. We aim to remove barriers to employment accessibility and aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone is valued, regardless of their identity or differences, to enable them to reach their full potential.

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