The Treasury Operations team within Public Investment Operations is responsible for overseeing several banking relationships that encompass complex, global bank account structures that are required to support various public and private investment strategies within the plan. The team actively monitors and reports short- and long-term global cash obligations to the Investment division, and provides governance and oversight of OTPP bank accounts in accordance with our key financial controls.
The Senior Associate, Treasury Operations is a senior individual contributor role responsible for ensuring the integrity and execution of critical treasury operations tasks, including but not limited to the oversight of global payment and account reconciliation, resolving non-routine issues, upholding key financial controls, and recommending and contributing to initiatives across the function.
The Senior Associate, Treasury Operations reports to the Senior Manager, Treasury Operations.
Provide oversight of daily treasury operational activities, including reconciliation outputs, payment processing, cash reporting and exception management.
Oversee daily payment reconciliation outputs and work with other operations teams and banking partners to resolve complex reconciling exceptions.
Lead investigation into non routine payment issues, including unapplied payments and receipts.
Review Standard Settlement Instruction (SSI) setups in internal systems and act as the primary escalation point to clarify any questions with counterparties.
Prepare month-end payment reconciliation exception reporting and risk analysis for review by Manager.
Serve as a key point of contact for financial institutions on account management and operational matters.
Maintain internal bank account inventory and assist with controls designed to ensure accuracy.
Resolve complex operational issues independently, escalating approval- or risk-based matters as required.
Support audits, controls, and continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
Support complex private transactions by coordinating with internal stakeholders, counterparties, and banking partners
Contribute to treasury projects, system enhancements, and the onboarding of new products.
Act as a key operational contact for internal stakeholders and external banking partners.
What you'll need
Experience or exposure to working within a bank, pension funds, asset managers, service providers or other regulated financial institutions.
Significant experience (6-8 years) of relevant experience in treasury, banking, or investment operations. Preferably including at least 2 years in a team leadership capacity.
Relevant university degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related discipline
Professional designation CPA CA, CGA, CMA or CFA
Demonstrated ability to resolve complex operational issues and contribute to process improvements.
Proven track record in project planning and management, with the ability to be a key driver in implementing change across the operational groups.
Knowledge of SWIFT messaging standards and payment infrastructure.
Experience overseeing daily cash and account reconciliations.
Experience supporting treasury operations, including cash positioning and forecast monitoring.
Strong technical skills including data analysis, reporting tools, or automation platforms.
Working knowledge of data management, database concepts, and AI-enabled analytics.
Baseline understanding of public markets and the investment lifecycle, with familiarity in private investment structures.
What we’re offering
Pay-for-performance with base salary and annual incentive based on individual and enterprise performance. The Base Salary range for this level is as follows: $105,000 - $155,000. Individual compensation and placement of this role in the range is based on different factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, demonstrated competencies, and internal equity as they relate to the role.Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage
Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan
The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program
A flexible work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working
Competitive time off
Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year
Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis
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How to apply
Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.
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