Company description

Pinnacle Fund Services (Pinnacle) is a privately-owned company headquartered in Vancouver that provides high-quality accounting and administrative services to hedge funds, private equity funds, and other investment vehicles in Canada, the United States and internationally. Pinnacle provides clients with responsive service and provides employees with a dynamic workplace and career growth potential. To deliver services to our growing client base, Pinnacle is seeking a Treasury Associate to join our Treasury team.

Job description

As a Treasury Associate, you will be responsible for executing day-to-day treasury operations across all funds administered by Pinnacle. This includes preparing and reviewing payments, ensuring payment instructions are properly validated, executing workflows, and assisting with internal reconciliations and banking procedures. The Treasury Associate plays a key role in ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and control in fund cash movement, working closely with the Treasury Manager and other internal teams.

We are looking for proactive team players with a strong work ethic to join our growing entrepreneurial company. Candidates with prior experience in Treasury or the fund industry will find this role particularly appealing as it presents opportunity for exposure and advancement within fund administration services. This position offers an exciting pathway for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and validate outgoing payments for redemptions, distributions, investment transactions, invoices, and other fund-related activity.
• Ensure payment instructions are correctly authorized, documented, and align with fund offering documents and Pinnacle policies.
• Assist in setting up and updating beneficiary banking templates and wire instructions.
• Monitor currency cut-off times, bank holidays, and funding timelines to ensure deadlines are met.
• Coordinate with internal fund accounting and investor services teams to confirm payment amounts, source of funds, and documentation.
• Complete treasury checklists, ensuring all required payment logs, confirmations, and reconciliations are documented.
• Escalate discrepancies or potential issues with payment details to the Treasury Manager promptly.
• Participate in periodic testing of treasury system changes or updates.
• Maintain organized records of all transactions and ensure audit readiness.
• Collaborate with the Treasury team to improve workflows and suggest opportunities for automation or increased accuracy.
• Support onboarding of new clients by gathering banking information and assisting with account setup processes.
• Participate in training sessions and cross-functional projects as assigned by the Treasury Manager.
• Maintain a high standard of professionalism and responsiveness when interacting with banks, custodians, and internal departments.

Desired skills and experience

• Prior Treasury or Cash Management experience
• Experience within a Fund Administration organization is desired, but not required
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple demands, competing priorities, and constant change
• Ability to allocate time effectively and manage tight deadlines
• Ability to manage own time and workload effectively ensuring both internal and external deadlines are met

Why Pinnacle Fund Services?

At Pinnacle Fund Services, we're committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and professional growth. Here are some of the perks and benefits that set us apart:

• Extended Health Benefits
• RRSP Employer Match Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Educational Support
• Work-Life Balance
• Remote Firm, with some in-office days with purpose (learn, build relationships, collaborate & socialize)
• Exposure to all aspects of the business

Thank you for your interest in Pinnacle Fund Services. We look forward to meeting you and learning about your next steps in your career.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected status. We believe a diverse workplace is essential for driving innovation and achieving success, and we strive to provide equal opportunities for all employees.

Job Post Disclaimer

Pinnacle does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, headhunters, or recruiters who do not have a formal contractual arrangement with us. Any unsolicited resume, candidate profile, or other information received from a supplier not approved by Pinnacle will not be considered. Pinnacle will not pay any referral, placement, or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.