THE ROLE

This is a fantastic 12-month contract opportunity for an experienced analyst to join a team of high performing professionals to make a great impact. Reporting directly to the Manager/Associate Director, Investment Operations, the Analyst, Investment Operations will be responsible for investment accounting and reporting, investment operations, and investment compliance within the public and/or private markets portfolio. This individual will ensure investment related data at the Custodian and other investment market data necessary for supporting the reporting and analytics are accurate, complete, and delivered on a timely manner throughout the organization.

The Analyst will be required to assist in developing key processes and controls for the Investments Finance function and subsequently scale the activities as the organization grows. This role requires collaboration with other members within UPP’s Investment teams and the individual will be expected to establish close working relationships with key stakeholders. This role is based in downtown Toronto under a hybrid work policy, allowing employees the flexibility to work remotely and in-office (approximately two days per week in-office).

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES The Analyst, Investment Operations will be responsible for a variety of duties including but not limited to the following: Reporting Manage, consolidate, and review the critical data elements for the portfolio reporting process and support the portfolio analysis and asset reporting activities Create and prepare monthly investment continuity schedule for investment portfolios

Conduct ad-hoc reporting and analysis to support key investment finance decisions

Develop and implement solutions to facilitate ongoing internal and external reporting effectively

Support in the preparation of monthly summaries of capital calls and distributions activities,



as necessary Investment Operations Prepare working papers to review reconciliations of investment transactions and Net Asset Value

Perform analysis through reconciliations and ongoing oversight of custody and accounting Manage end-to-end trade matching and settlement processes for internal trades, investigating and resolving discrepancies to support accurate and timely settlement.

Build and prepare working papers to properly track investment activities in various investment portfolios

Develop and prepare templates to reconcile manager holdings and market value to custodian records and document/investigate discrepancies

Prepare variance analysis in investment accounts and review trial balances to ensure proper accounting treatments and address internal and external queries timely

Develop and prepare monthly and year-end working papers with appropriate analysis and supporting documentation for annual financial reporting and audit purposes

Effectively communicate with internal business partners, external fund managers, fund administrator and custodian to investigate/resolve issues and proactively identify discrepancies

Assist with internal and external audits, as required

Prepare information and proper documentation for statutory and other reporting, as required

Proactively identify inefficiencies/gaps in operational controls, processes and reconciliations and formulate recommendations, including implementing improvements Other Projects Proactively identify issues and propose solutions to support better execution of assigned tasks

Assist with the establishment and improvement of new day-to-day and month-end processes

Improve and enhance existing processes to promote efficiency and accuracy on the team





Support any special projects and initiatives launched by the Investments Finance team

Contribute to other UPP wide functional and enterprise projects, as assignedSupport special projects by maintaining the delivery schedules, leading status calls, and liaising with stakeholders for outstanding items QUALIFICATIONS &

EXPERIENCE University degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or other related discipline

Working towards an accounting designation preferred (e.g., CPA); CFA considered an asset

2-4 years relevant experience in investment accounting in the financial service industry Experience with investment accounting and fund accounting standards and reporting practices Strong understanding of investment operations and processes, including IT platforms and analytic tools that support investments

Practical experience with financial reporting for investment portfolios and experience with accounts/portfolio structures In-depth knowledge of derivative instruments (i.e., swaps, futures, forwards, etc.)

Proficient with MS Office required; proficiency with programming languages (e.g., macros, SQL, Python etc.) considered an asset ATTRIBUTES Resilient, able to inspire confidence and respect

Self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable to changing priorities and new challenges

Detail oriented professional with high ethical standards

Robust commitment to innovation and continuous improvement

Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment Proactive to take a hands-on approach to learn about current processes to automate, and formulate recommendations to improve efficiency and shape future state

Excellent time management and organizational skills and prioritize to effectively manage tasks to completion within required timeframes

Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills

Strong organizational and planning skills

Persuasive and confident communicator, both oral and written

📌 Analyst, Investment Operations (12-Month Contract) (Toronto)
🏢 University Pension Plan
📍 Toronto