About the role
SLC Management, a prominent global asset management firm and a proud subsidiary of Sun Life, is seeking a dedicated Financial Analyst to join its Global Investment Reporting and Analysis team in Toronto, Ontario. This pivotal role is integral to supporting the consolidated financial reporting processes for our extensive global investment portfolio. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of all accounting, analytical, and operational processes associated with consolidating these diverse investment holdings under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the financial management of a rapidly growing firm with over CA$422 billion in assets under management, making a tangible impact on our institutional client base.
Details
As a Financial Analyst within this dynamic team, you will provide essential support for monthly and quarterly close processes, executing meticulous control checks and reconciliations across the global portfolio to uphold completeness and accuracy. A key aspect of this role involves preparing periodic Regulatory, Statistics Canada, and various Board reporting, demanding exceptional data accuracy and timely delivery. You will also be tasked with analysing and validating inputs from various investment and finance partners, critically assessing accounting and other technical matters that could influence financial reporting outcomes. Collaboration with diverse business partners in finance and investment teams is fundamental to supporting integrated reporting initiatives, ensuring robust financial support across the organisation. Furthermore, this role offers the chance to support strategic projects aimed at continuous improvement of reporting workflows and processes, contributing to enhanced efficiency in financial operations.
The ideal candidate will possess post-secondary education in Accounting or Finance, coupled with 1-3 years of experience in financial reporting and analysis, preferably within the financial services sector. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are paramount, alongside keen attention to detail when working with complex financial data. Effective communication and interpersonal abilities are crucial for explaining findings clearly and collaborating seamlessly within a team environment. SLC Management values a proactive work style, enabling the prioritisation of tasks and the meeting of tight deadlines. Continuous improvement is a core mindset here, with an expectation for candidates to contribute to automating and streamlining processes. While working independently with minimal supervision, you will also be a reliable team player, leveraging technical proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and adapting to new tools like Power BI to enhance reporting capabilities.
Joining SLC Management means becoming part of an award-winning workplace culture that is committed to fostering an inclusive and development-focused environment. We offer a flexible work model, generally expecting three or more days in-office weekly, balanced with virtual work, empowering employees to perform their best. Beyond competitive base salaries and discretionary annual incentive awards, our comprehensive benefits and wellness programs support mental, physical, and financial well-being, including generous vacation, market-leading parental leave, and a partially-paid sabbatical program. Employees benefit from pension, stock, and savings programs with employer-paid matches, securing their future financial stability. This role provides significant opportunity for career growth and amazing networking potential within a global institutional asset manager dedicated to its core values and client obsession. We are committed to pay transparency and equity, ensuring compensation reflects unique skills and experience.