Analyst, Risk Analytics & Performance

SS&C is a leading provider of mission-critical, AI-powered technology and services empowering financial services and healthcare organizations to work smarter, faster, and securely. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices worldwide. More than 23,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Job Description

Analyst, Investment Performance & Analytics, SS&C Algorithmics

Location(s): Toronto/ Montreal | Hybrid

Status: Full Time Permanent

Get To Know Us:

SS&C is leading the way.  We continue to look for today’s and tomorrow’s brightest talent, those that embody a spirit to improve not only their lives, but those around them. From college students to seasoned and experienced professionals, we encourage you to reach out and apply to our welcoming and inclusive environment.

SS&C prides itself on hiring diverse, honest, dynamic individuals, who value collaboration, accountability, integrity, and innovation to name a few.  We are a fast-paced environment, who promote flexibility, authenticity and offer a hybrid working model to ensure employees can manage their day and meet both work and personal commitments.

Within SS&C, the Algorithmics business unit is a leading provider of financial risk technology solutions that help financial institutions navigate uncertainty with confidence. As part of SS&C Technologies, we combine the agility of a specialized business unit with the resources of a large global enterprise.

Why You Will Love It Here!

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model & a Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans
• Your Future: RRSP Matching Program, Professional Development Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave
• Diversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C Learning Institute
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!
• Wide-Ranging Perspectives: Committed to Celebrating the Variety of Backgrounds, Talents and Experiences of Our Employees

What You Will Get To Do:

As a member of the Performance & Analytics team, the Analyst, Investment Performance & Analytics will participate in new client implementations and will provide ongoing operational and analytical support to alternative investment clients (hedge funds, FoFs, private equity) using SS&C’s services and platforms. The Associate, Investment Performance & Analytics can also expect to be involved in product management activities, such as testing of new functionalities and various other special projects. Responsibilities may include:

• Participating in implementations of new clients in areas of investment performance, attribution analysis, ex-post risk measurement and GIPS compliance 
• Providing ongoing day-to-day operational and analytical support to clients
• Taking ownership of the ongoing production process, reviewing calculations and ensuring timely client deliverables
• Ensuring data integrity across multiple systems and ongoing review of data validation processes
• Regularly interacting with clients, product management teams, fund accounting teams and senior management to ensure effective business operation
• Cultivating relationships with both internal and external partners
• Keeping abreast of industry initiatives and market trends that impact the business

The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic work environment, is creative and capable of working on multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. The candidate must be comfortable working with computers and software.

What You Will Bring:

• 1–3 years of experience in financial services, investment operations, risk reporting, performance analytics, or alternative investments  
• Understanding of investment performance measurement, risk analytics, attribution analysis, or investment reporting concepts  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail and data quality 
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with large datasets  
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills  
• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills and a client-service orientation.
• Understanding of derivative products and alternative investments is an asset  
• Experience using or learning AI-enabled productivity and automation tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, Blue Prism, workflow automation tools)  
• Demonstrated curiosity and interest in improving operational efficiency, automation, reporting quality, and analytical workflows  
• Comfortable working with relational data structures and collaborating with technical teams to troubleshoot data or reporting issues  
• Basic scripting, Python, SQL, or automation experience is an asset, but not required
• CIPM and/or CFA designation or demonstrated progress towards one is an asset
• Interest in leveraging AI and automation to improve scalability, accuracy, and client experience  
• Ability to identify inefficiencies and propose process improvements  
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment  
• Strong time management and prioritization skills  
• Curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to continuously learn new technologies and analytical approaches

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to enable us to bring diverse perspectives to our thinking and conversation. SS&C Technologies Canada Corp. fosters a positive, equitable and progressive workforce and is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process. If you require any accommodation during the application and hiring process, please contact: [email protected].

No phone calls or email applications please. We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those under consideration will be contacted.

Salary Range: $60,000 to $97,000 CAD

This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy which has been posted both internally and externally.

You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must be able to provide a valid work or study permit, if selected for an interview.

SS&C uses AI tools to help screen and assess applicants by analyzing resumes and applications to identify candidates whose skills match our needs. These tools support, but do not replace, human decision-making

Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.