Job Description: Senior Associate, Financial Controls – SLC Management What is in it for you: This position will be reporting to the Senior Director of SLC Management Financial Controls.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to provide expert advice to the SLC Management Finance senior management team regarding internal controls strategies.

They will be part of a strong team that influences and drives change and they will gain exposure & interaction with senior leaders and various areas within the SLC Management business.

What you will do: Manage the coordination and oversight of the ICFR SOX program, including developing a strong understanding of control requirements, providing guidance on expectations and deliverables, and assisting with the ongoing maintenance of SOX documentation Support key aspects of internal & external audits, including adherence to Client Assistance Schedules, and facilitate resolution between auditors’ request and business demands Lead annual service provider control report audits (SOC1/CSAE 3416 reports) Provide advice and guidance to asset classes, including recommendations to senior management regarding control matters, ensuring outcomes are within division risk appetite limits Provide oversight on identified control issues and support proposed actions and timelines to be taken to mitigate and resolve Develop processes and practices to support the evaluation of the current risk (control) environment, and the identification of emerging risks Working closely with key stakeholders (such as finance, operations, or corporate teams), to proactively identify changes to processes that should be assessed from a controls perspective to support the maintenance of a robust controls environment Support the preparation of the control dashboard designed to provide senior management with a holistic view of issues, emerging risks and status updates Support and initiate the use of artificial intelligence in processes to streamline and create efficiencies Participate in the quarterly financial reporting close process activities Participate in various committee and business meetings, as required What You need to succeed:



Professional finance designation (CPA/CA/CMA/CGA, CFA) 4+ years financial services experience Strong problem solving skills, ability to find pragmatic solutions, and confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders Previous internal/external audit, Enterprise Risk Management, or control development; Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills Strong project management and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple ongoing project deliverables Ability to operate in an environment experiencing rapid change Proficient in Microsoft office suite (e.g.

Excel, Power Point, Word, Visio, Outlook etc.) Preferred skills: An energetic, collaborative, results-focused individual, who enjoys working on maintaining a strong control environment and new initiatives.

This role is responsible for coordination of the various IFRS and NAIC audits, and the Internal Control over Financial Reporting Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program for SLC Management An individual that can build and maintain strong relationships across the organization at all levels Why SLC Management? Opportunity to work for a growing global institutional asset manager Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading maternity, parental and adoption leave top up program, a partially-paid sabbatical program and much more Pension, stock and savings programs with an employer-paid match to help build and enhance your future financial security A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture focused on growth opportunities development #WeWin





AsATeam The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential Award winning workplace culture - Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor, Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work, “Best Places to Work in Money Management” by Pension & Investments SLC Management is a regulated business, and this means that there are certain financial reporting and trading preclearance requirements for all employees.

Successful candidates will be required to declare personal investment accounts and securities investments as well as seek preclearance on future transactions including those of household members.

Job Category: Finance Salary Range 85,000/85 000 - 128,000/128 000We are committed to pay transparency and equity.

The base salary range for this role is competitive and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable.

Your actual base salary will be determined by your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on individual and overall business performance along with a broad range of competitive benefits.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive.

We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate.

We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

We may use artificial intelligence to support candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling.

We will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to .

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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