Sun Life Looking for Senior Associate, Loans Accounting – SLC Management at Wellesley, MA  Full Time

SLC Management is a growing global asset management firm providing innovative and diversified investment solutions to institutional investors. We are breaking new ground with a full spectrum of solutions for a growing institutional client base of more than 1300 organizations. Our history of organic and strategic growth reflects this commitment with over CA$335/US$260 billion in assets under management (AUM).As a subsidiary of Sun Life, weare alignedwith one of the world’s leading financial services companies, and benefit from the stability and strength of that relationship.

We are a performance-driven organization with a deliberate focus on fostering a development-focused, inclusive culture revolving around our Core Values of being client obsessed, valuing each other, acting with speed and having an owner’s mindset. As part of our team, you play a role in fulfilling our purpose and making a difference.We offer a rewarding work environment that is filled with opportunity for growth where you will be empowered to meet the challenges of a highly competitive landscape.

Hybrid Work Model

SLC Management operates in a hybrid environment with a mix of in-office and virtual work where our employees are empowered to do their best. Generally, employees are expected to work three days in-office each week with flexibility depending on their business, client and team needs.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

The Senior Associate will spend most of their time building and maintaining processes and controls supporting institutional investors across several different products including pooled funds and separate account mandates with investment capabilities in private and public fixed income. Reporting to the Director, Loans Accounting, the Senior Associate will be primarily responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of the loan portfolios including support on daily and monthly valuation, producing daily and monthly holdings and trial balances that are reconciled to the general ledger. This role will be looked upon to provide leadership and consultation as it relates to new product launches. The incumbent will further the development of highly efficient processes while maintaining and enhancing a strong internal control environment.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Deliver accurate and timely reports related to the loan portfolio which include audit, client, statutory, regulatory and internal management reports

• Support monthly income trending, asset reconciliations, asset roll-forwards, as well as detailed and market value and trial balance analysis

• Accounting and reporting of loan assets for institutional investors including creating daily movement file that includes accrued interest calculations and producing fund trial balances on daily and monthly basis

• Support system upgrades and conversion, GL mapping, client onboarding,

• Ensure the accounting and administration processes are designed to be efficient and effective to meet IFRS and USGAAP requirements

• Pro-actively identify opportunities and recommend operational efficiency and effectiveness improvements

• Act as a senior resource for solving day to day operational issues

• Liaise with key partners such as Valuation, Corporate, Portfolio Management, external service providers and the Investment Management teams

• Ensure an adequate control environment is maintained for the accounting and reporting processes the team supports

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Accounting/Finance designation (MBA or CPA) or 5-7 years of equivalent work experience particularly in accounting or Finance

• Proficient with financial reporting systems and tools – MS Office products, especially Excel. Macros and Power Query would be an asset

• Strong attention to detail, analytical, problem-solving skills

• Key desire to promote accounting control principles

• Strong organizational skills – ability to apply technical knowledge to business issues

• An ability to partner and influence effectively within the organization and across the service providers

• Demonstrated success in achieving goals in a timely manner and in taking action in the midst of ambiguity

• Systems oriented with a proven ability to enhance processes through systems improvements

• Knowledgeable of IFRS and other basis of accounting

• Financial services, investment accounting would be an asset

Unique Requirements

• Peak demand for reporting and analysis information at monthly and quarterly intervals results in potential overtime

• 7.5 hour standard work day, however flexibility is required to work 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Canadian Statutory holidays

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 hybrid work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture focused on career growth development #WeWinAsATeam
• 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., 2021 “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor, Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work – 2021, “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.

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Salary Range

74,100/74 100 – 120,800/120 800

The Base Pay range is for the primary location of the job. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce offering wide perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients, teams and the communities where we operate. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

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We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Sun Life Financial is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, ancestry or citizenship status, genetic information, pregnancy status or any other characteristic protected by law. Sun Life Financial is committed to building a diverse and inclusive company culture.

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