Private Markets Analyst

At Fiera Capital

We invest in creating a culture of purpose that makes our people feel valued, cared for, seen, and heard. Our approach to employee experience is tailored to your needs and ambitions:

• Your Inclusive Experience: We are committed to cultivating an inclusive, safe, and trusting work environment.
• Your Growth & Empowerment: We have ambitious growth goals for our firm, which makes us a great place to advance your career.
• Your Rewards & Recognition: We deeply value our people and their contributions, reflected in our competitive compensation and benefits packages and our collaborative culture.
• Your Wellness Your Way: We strive to create a healthy work environment and offer programs designed to support our employees’ wellbeing.

What we are looking for:

Under the supervision of the Senior Analyst, Private Markets, the Analyst is responsible for supporting governance and coordination activities of the Private Markets CIO Office: investment risk management, valuations oversight, performance analysis, investment due diligence, liquidity management, transparency reports, and other related tasks.

Your Responsibilities:

• Assist the Fiera Private Markets Solutions team by monitoring investments and cash activities, preparing monthly and quarterly reports, and managing the Private Markets Queue (PMQ) system;
• Support the month-end process by reviewing and reporting the performance of the Fiera Private Markets Funds;
• Conduct due diligence on Private Markets investments and develop policies and procedures to align with the Standards Board for Alternative Investments (SBAI) principles;
• Complete Quarterly Reviews of internal and external managers, comprising investment and operational overviews;
• Assist in preparing materials prior to internal and external meetings, capturing meeting minutes, and saving all documents, reports, and notes in the relevant internal systems;
• Conduct market research for valuation and risk assessment, and stay updated on industry trends;
• Monitor the Fiera Private Markets Funds risk exposures and maintain the Proprietary Scoring Models;
• Conduct Performance Analysis using tools such as eVestment;
• Respond to various RFPs, RFIs, and Ad Hoc requests related to the Fiera Private Markets Solutions Funds;
• Assist the Private Markets Solutions and CIO Office with any investment and operational related tasks;
• Improve efficiency by automating different internal processes and reporting;

Must have requirements to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field;
• Professional designation in finance (CFA, CAIA, CBV, FRM, PRM) considered an asset;
• MBA or Finance related Master’s degree also considered an asset;
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience;
• Proven knowledge of financial markets;
• Understanding of the general portfolio management process;
• Exceptional organizational & time management skills, able to prioritize, make decisions under ambiguity, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Work well in a dynamic, fast-moving team-based environment;
• Process oriented, curious; organized; autonomous, interpersonal;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to think independently when dealing with stakeholders that have conflicting needs;
• Must be comfortable programming in at least two of the following languages: SQL, VBA, VB.NET, PYTHON, C#, R, MATLAB;
• Mastery of software applications such as Excel and PowerPoint;
• Strong French and English oral and written communication skills.

Additional Information:

• Fiera Capital adheres to a hybrid working environment with 3 days in-office per week
• If you are interested in a career at Fiera Capital and meet 70% or more of the requirements, do not hesitate to submit your application!

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For all positions in Quebec (Montreal and Laval), proficiency in French, both spoken and written, is mandatory. Working English proficiency is also required to serve our offices and clients around the world.

Fiera Capital subscribes to the principle of employment equity. Our staff is our most valuable asset, and our goal is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone can achieve their true potential.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or on the basis of disability, genetic information or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Fiera Capital will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.

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