Guardian Capital Group Limited (Guardian) is a global investment management company servicing institutional, retail and private clients through its subsidiaries. As of December 31, 2024, Guardian had C $169.0 billion of total client assets while managing a proprietary investment portfolio with a fair market value of C $1.2 billion. Founded in 1962, Guardian’s reputation for steady growth, long‑term relationships and its core values of authenticity, integrity, stability and trustworthiness have been key to its success over six decades.
Its Common and Class A shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange as GCG and GCG.A, respectively. To learn more about Guardian, visit
Our asset management division, Guardian Capital LP, manages portfolios for institutional clients such as pension plans, insurance companies, foundations, endowments and investment funds.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Fund Operations, the main responsibility of this position is to support all Fund Operations for Guardian Capital LP, overseeing administrative responsibilities for the pooled funds, mutual funds, liquid alternative, exchange‑traded funds, offshore funds, and the real estate fund managed by Guardian.
The position will have numerous tight deadlines throughout the day and manage ongoing projects to support the expansion of Guardian Capital LP retail business with a wide mandate of duties.
JOB STATEMENTGuardian Capital Group Limited is seeking an experienced professional to lead and manage Fund Operations and Trade Operations for Guardian Capital LP. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in investment fund administration, custody, and record‑keeping, paired with exceptional analytical skills and a proven ability to manage complex financial processes within a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Trade Operations- Maintaining the IBOR system (Pacers);
- Daily custody cash and position reconciliation;
- Managing the trade flow;
- Maintaining and opening local markets with custodian;
- Reviewing margin or collateral requirements; and
- Calculating iNAV and associated custom baskets as required.
- Managing the daily fund operations related to NAV with 3rd‑party service providers;
- Reviewing and authorizing fund payments;
- Coordinating annual review of MER with the Senior Management team and provide input on estimated MER;
- Calculating profitability of each fund and forecasting;
- Calculating any management fee rebates;
- Calculating and reviewing performance fees or carried interest;
- Monitoring fund expense and performing quarterly expense analysis;
- Coordinating complex transactions and any fund accounting activities;
- Periodically updating and reviewing operational procedures;
- Relationship management with all 3rd‑party service providers;
- Coordinating new fund launches and fund activities;
- Serving as a subject matter expert to support internal parties within Guardian Capital LP;
- Coordinating record keeping for investors; and
- Coordinating the annual audit.
- Calculating monthly, quarterly and annual fund distributions;
- Monitoring tax positions related to income and capital gains;
- Coordinating annual taxable distributions;
- Coordinating annual reporting of T3 to internal and external parties;
- Coordinating annual PFIC reporting;
- Reviewing T3 returns; and
- Coordinating HST calculation and blended rates.
- Responsible for interim and annual financial statements and MRFP;
- Supporting ETF and Fund Facts creation;
- Assisting internal Guardian Capital LP parties to disseminate reporting; and
- Assisting in fund performance review.
- Post‑secondary degree in business, or equivalent;
- Minimum of 2 years of experience within the investment industry focusing on pooled fund administration;
- Successful completion of the Canadian Securities Course is an asset;
- Strong investment fund accounting, custody, and record‑keeping knowledge;
- Exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Excel; VBA and Python experience are an asset;
- Strong tax understanding;
- Effective problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently;
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills as well as the ability to work towards deadlines;
- Knowledge of Eagle accounting platform is a plus.
- Commensurate with experience.
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