Private Placement Analyst

The Private Placement Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day processing and overview of all functions related to Private Placement activities.  These activities include but are not limited to income repatriation, wire execution, ad hoc reporting, audit request and providing management support. The individual will work within tight deadlines; participate with problem resolution and investigations with various external or internal counterparties. The individual will be a team player and assist in projects within the department ensuring controls are adhered to involving SOX regulations, Compliance and Risk evaluation.

Position Responsibilities:
 

• Monitor cash transfers, outgoing wires, income / principal payments within the Private Placement portfolios. This process includes domestic and international transactions.

• Identify any potential exposure to the company, relay the information to senior management and take or recommend corrective action.

• Monitor suspense, payables and receivables to ensure items are cleared in a timely and accurate manner.

• Work closely with Private Debt / Equity Groups to ensure support is provided and received in order to keep processes running efficiently.

• Resolve high priority, complex issues resulting from inquires of various departments throughout the organization.

• Adhere and reinforce the daily procedures to meet SOX Audit requirements.

• Create and maintain strong working relationships with internal / external customers and participate in meetings as required.

• Co-ordinate and assist with Internal / External Audit and other projects as required.

• Improve efficiency and effectiveness by identifying areas of process improvements through automation and new processing tools.

• Provide day to day support to immediate team members as well as other areas within Securities Operations.

• Participate with inter-department training.

• Develop and document processes and policies to support team projects and when necessary, provide training for new employees.

• Interact with different levels of the organization to support initiatives of our division.

• Recommend and influence solutions to help improve and simplify business processes when needed.

Required Qualifications / Competencies:

• Preferably a graduate of any business-related course (Finance, Accounting or Management).

• 3-5 years relevant experience in Securities Operations, Mutual Funds, Private Placements or Banking Operations.

• Hybrid Work Arrangement: Amenability and readiness to work onsite and from home anytime (dependent on business need AND/OR current external environment/situation) and must be willing to work on a night shift schedule

• Good understanding of the investment management industry and a strong desire to acquire additional industry knowledge.

• Demonstrated ability to work in an environment where procedures and controls are required.

• Strong computer skills, with ability to learn and easily adapt to new application.

• Knowledge of MS office.  Understanding custodial banking systems (DTC, CIBC Mellon, State Street Bank, etc.)

• Candidate must have strong technical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Client focused with the ability to understand the requirements of clients.

• High level of accuracy, and attention to details

• Ability to react quickly and meet tight deadlines maintaining accuracy and thoroughness.

• Excellent English skills, both oral and written, with strong comprehension skills to effectively communicate with internal and external parties.

• Demonstrate initiative and team player.

• Ability to adapt to changes and set priorities.

• Flexible with working hours and available for overtime as required since many of our contacts are in Asia.

When you join our team:

•  We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

•  We'll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

•  As part of our global team, we'll support you in shaping the future you want to see

About Manulife and John Hancock

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