Investment Operations Summer Intern - Toronto, Canada - AGF Management Limited

AGF Management Limited

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About AGF:
Founded in 1957, AGF Management Limited is an independent and globally diverse asset management firm.

AGF brings a disciplined approach to delivering excellence in investment management through its fundamental, quantitative, private capital, and high-net-worth businesses.

Our suite of diverse investment solutions extends globally to a wide range of clients, from individual investors and financial advisors to institutions, including pension plans, corporate plans, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and foundations.

Our commitment to the principles of good stewardship and responsible investment is a positive differentiator for AGF.

We believe integrating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues into our investment decision-making and ownership practices across platforms will help deliver better investment outcomes to our clients.

About the Team:
Investment Operations serves as a control point between the Front Office (Investment Management and Trading Teams) and the Back-Office Counterparties (Brokers, Issuers). The work is varied and structured in a few hour blocks of tasks and broad exposure across the Operations, Investment and Trading departments.
About the Role:
This internship program provides opportunities for you to gain valuable work experience in a corporate environment, while also introducing you to the financial industry and providing valuable networking opportunities.
The Summer Internship Program will run from early May until the end of August.
Based in Toronto, the Investment Operations Summer Intern will report to the Manager, Custody Operations.
Your Responsibilities:
Complete daily trade settlements and reconciliations-
Maintain settlement instruction records for all AGF Investment Funds, Segregated Portfolios and Institutional Clients-
Prepare trade summary reports for Traders and Portfolio Managers-
Liaise both internally and externally with relevant business partners, to facilitate investigation and resolution of settlement issues-
Investigate / resolve daily failed trade reports-
Gather / input / confirm daily trades in order management system-
Reconcile all segregated and institutional client bank accountsPrepare Market and Tax Documentation with regards to openings, renewals and ad hoc requests-
Aid in class action monitoring and reporting to ensure transactions and required information is submitted by deadline-
Prepare monthly custody reconciliations required-
Build and maintain positive working relationships by effectively communicating and regularly sharing information and knowledge with team, and business partners in addition to internal and external technology partners.-
Provide support and back up as required across the Client Custody team-
Other duties as assigned; may require evening, weekend and / or holiday coverageYour Qualifications:
Knowledge of products and processes used in the institutional investment industry-
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills-
Excellent organizational skills, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy-
Strong oral and written communication skills-
Proven analysis, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills-
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, while meeting time sensitive deadlines-
Confidently works independently and in a small team environment-
Strong knowledge of MS Office and Excel; ability to quickly learn new software systemsNo unsolicited agency referrals please.

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