AVP, Investment Operations

Permanent Full Time

Role Description:

We’re looking for an AVP, Investment Operations who will be a key leader of a professional accounting and finance team. The role collaborates and partners with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to drive efficient and effective day-to-day investment operations, as well as complex strategic programs impacting the Company’s segregated funds and general account assets.

What you will do:

• Lead and oversee the business-critical daily pricing and valuation processes for the segregated funds and general account investment operations teams to support external and internal stakeholder requirements.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to accelerate the development of team members through a clear and compelling vision, establishment of goals, performance measurement and continuous feedback.
• Lead the departmental budget and strategic business plan, including prioritization of projects, tasks and assignment of resources.
• Support strategic initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of global investment operations.
• Build collaborative business partnerships with numerous internal partners including Front Offices, Middle Office, Investment Fund Administration, Product Development, Workplace Solutions, Individual Wealth, Legal, Taxation, Audit, Compliance, Asset Liability Management, Finance and Accounting.
• Develop and cultivate effective relationships with external business partners including custodians, investment managers, technology and market data vendors, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure an effective internal control environment, including coordination of internal and external audit requirements.
• Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle processes and reporting, for internal business partners, external reporting purposes, and board and investment committee reporting.
• Deliver operational tactical and strategic improvements to encourage innovation, effectiveness and resiliency.

What you will bring:

• 10+ years of finance or investment operations leadership experience
• CPA is recommended – open to CFA charterholder with relevant investment operations experience
• Strong communication skills to drive relations with a variety of internal and external stakeholders (vendors, banking partners, senior leadership, etc.)
• Excellent people leadership skills to motivate, drive, and lead a broad team through a constantly evolving and complex environment
• Highly motivated with the ability to lead and make collaborative decisions in a fast-paced highly regulated entity
• Experience leading and driving a variety of project initiatives, ideally with a focus on investment operations
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills to lead the delivery of multiple deliverables
• Ability to anticipate, analyze, and clearly articulate complex projects, initiatives, and assignments efficiently and effectively
• Adaptability within a changing and evolving environment

The base salary for this position is between  $111,000 - $185,000 annually.  This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).  If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Great-West Lifeco and Canada Life - Apply today! 

Great-West Lifeco Inc is a Canadian headquarter, international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses. We operate in Canada, the United States, and Europe under the brands: Canada Life, Empower and Irish Life. 

At the end of 2023, our companies had over 33,500 employees, 232,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – serving approximately 42 million customer relationships.

Great-West Lifeco trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol GWO and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.

Being a part of our organization means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.  

You can be your best here. You are part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

We would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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