Associate – Economic Substance

Waystone

. Administer holdings and market data in proprietary software to produce risk reporting .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeWaterloo • CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$50,000 - CA$60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Fund Administration, including risk reporting, client management, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in using Bloomberg and Salesforce to enhance operational efficiency and maintain high-quality service standards.

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Fund Administration ExperienceBloomberg ProficiencySalesforce ManagementRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Risk ReportingPortfolio ValuationFinancial ReportingDocument ManagementUser Acceptance TestingOperational Risk MonitoringInvestment Strategies KnowledgeEconomic Substance ComplianceTime ManagementAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationCritical ThinkingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

BloombergMicrosoft OfficeSalesforce

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Business/AccountingInternationally Recognized Professional Qualification

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesHedge Fund DocumentationFund Administrators’ Reporting PacksClient OnboardingOperational Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer holdings and market data in proprietary software to produce risk reporting
Record and escalate breaches according to procedure and maintain accurate company logs
Maintain documentation and backups for operational processes
Monitor risk exposure for an assigned set of funds, handle client queries and develop expertise in investment strategies
Collaborate with colleagues across locations and time zones
Work with Bloomberg and Microsoft Office
Participate in User Acceptance Testing of proprietary software and improve team processes
Support clients through timely and accurate risk reporting, resolving and escalating issues appropriately
Maintain and develop relationships for a portfolio of clients
Manage client document review and service-quality control, including 24-hour communication turnaround and Salesforce updates
Evaluate risk and prioritize work according to time and risk levels
Monitor operational risk, policies, procedures, industry developments and regulatory changes
Manage Document Execution Form workflows for board resolutions, agreements and transaction documentation
Attend Portfolio Management and Oversight calls and help prepare PM&O reports
Support onboarding of new engagements across product lines
Liaise professionally with fund service providers and identify cross-selling opportunities
Maintain entity, regulatory and service-provider information in Salesforce
Monitor accounts receivable and escalate when necessary
Arrange Director calls and compile meeting materials
Provide coverage notes and complete out-of-office checklists
Manage and present tracking schedules at team meetings
Assist with the Economic Substance annual compliance cycle, including preparation, review and submission of filings

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 2 years of relevant financial services experience in Fund Administration, Accounting, Financial Reporting, or Auditing
Bachelor’s degree in finance/business/accounting or similar internationally recognized professional qualification
Minimum of 2 years of post-qualification financial services experience
Knowledge of investment funds, portfolio valuation and fund administrators’ reporting packs
Some experience using Bloomberg to assess fund liquidity, average traded volume and analyze risk-based metrics
Strong MS Office skills
Outstanding time management, organizational, oral/written communication, critical thinking and attention to detail skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while reporting and supporting various team members
Strong working knowledge of hedge fund documentation and regulatory requirements
Ability to maintain high levels of discretion and confidentiality
Experience onboarding new clients efficiently
Highly adaptable with impeccable oral and written communication skills across all disciplines