Our client within investment management requires an Investment Operations Analyst to join their team. The Investment Operations Analyst supports the investment management and trading functions by maintaining portfolio data, preparing trade instructions, managing cash movements, and ensuring accurate reporting across client accounts.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update firm-wide portfolio holdings using internal systems and market data

Generate daily holdings reports and ensure accurate data flow across systems

Update master tracking files and support model/portfolio changes

Trading & Cash Management

Prepare trade instructions for ad hoc and scheduled client transactions (withdrawals, deposits, transfers)

Calculate required cash levels and determine securities to be bought/sold with Portfolio Managers

Support rebalancing and bulk trading activities

Communicate clear trade instructions to Head Trader

Perform account and fund reconciliations with custodians

Investigate discrepancies and ensure data accuracy

Assist with monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reporting (performance, attribution, compliance)

Support pre-month-end reviews and internal controls

Data Management & Analysis

Integrate data from multiple systems and ensure consistency

Maintain accuracy across reporting tools and templates

Weekly Investment Team Meetings

Prepare and distribute weekly meeting agenda and supporting materials





Track and report on action items from prior meetings; ensure follow-ups are completed or reassigned

Present analysis of key portfolio holdings, including performance, weightings, and risk considerations

Support review of current investment ideas and proposed portfolio changes

Assist with compliance and model reviews, including mandate alignment and drift monitoring

Prepare and review cash reports to highlight excess cash and funding needs

Operations Support

Assist with daily performance reporting and benchmark updates

Contribute to process improvements and documentation

Qualifications

Advanced Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis and macros)

Experience with portfolio management systems (e.g., NDEX)

Familiarity with bank custodians and reconciliation processes (knowledge of NBIN/BMO preferred)

Working experience of Bloomberg is essential

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Solid understanding of investment products and portfolio operations

Undergraduate degree in business, finance or economics.

CFA charter holder or working towards it is preferred.

TDS Personnel is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

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📌 Investment Operations Analyst (Ontario)
🏢 TDS Personnel
📍 Ontario