eFinancialCareers

• Company

  Robert Half Financial Services Group

• Location

  Canada-ON-Toronto

• Compensation

  90,000.00 to 110,000.00

• Position Type

  Permanent

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  26 Oct 2009

• eFC Ref no

  553510

Operational Analyst, Hedge Funds

• Industry: Financial Services / Investments
• Location: Toronto, Ontario
• Ideal Start Date: November 16, 2009
• Salary Scale: $91,000.00 to $110,000.00

Our client, a well established international investment advisory firm dedicated to hedge funds, is looking to accommodate growth and is expanding its team based in Toronto and as a result, is looking to hire an Operational Analyst, Hedge Funds.

The role of Operational Analyst is set to evaluate Hedge Fund Managers according to their trading strategies, personnel, risk procedures and other key criteria. To perform these complex analyses, he/she will perform a variety of evaluations as well as interview managers on-site to analyze, evaluate and monitor their mid and back offices resources and processes. He/she will also review offering documents and financial statements and will conduct service provider checks. This research will culminate in the preparation of written reports detailing his/her specific findings and assigning explicit ratings.

The Operational Analyst is expected to stay abreast of on-going developments with "his/her" managers and to contribute to the development of the company's due diligence practices and supporting its business development. The incumbent is also required to represent the company at internal and industry related events.

Requirements / Qualifications:

If you have several years of relevant practical experience in fund administration, prime brokerage, and/or accounting/auditing, and are looking to springboard that expertise in an innovative, exciting role where you'll be encouraged to offer your insights and influence the financial services sector with your research - this is a terrific opportunity for you! 

Your broad experience in a leadership / influential capacity in various facets of investment operations and your familiarity with hedge funds and various securities is ideally supported by your demonstrated expertise in Fund Accounting and/or operations as well as to your successful qualification as a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and/or Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA).

To Apply:

All applicants applying to a Canadian job opening must be authorized to work in Canada.

For more information and immediate confidential consideration, submit your resume directly and in confidence to sylvia.cowan@rhfsg.com, quoting Operational Analyst (#516-002230) in the subject line.

About Us:

Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (RHI) is the recognized leader in professional-level staffing and operates in more than 350 locations in 14 countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Robert Half International is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RHI) and is a member of the prestigious S&P 500 Index.

Robert Half Financial Services Group specializes in the placement of full-time, project and interim professionals in the banking, brokerage and investment sectors covering such areas as asset management, commercial lending, corporate finance, compliance, investment analysis and risk management.

Visit our website www.roberthalffsg.com to learn more about how the Robert Half Financial Services Group can assist you.

Robert Half Financial Services Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.