Investment Associate

  • Posted:Sep 20, 2024
  • Apply by:Oct 18, 2024
  • Job Type
  • Full Time
  • Job Level
  • Other
  • Location
  • Toronto, ON
  • Impact Area
  • Multiple
  • Impact Category
  • Impact Investing
  • Company Type
  • Nonprofit

About this position

Investment Associate
 

Apply By: October 9, 2024
Start Date: November 25, 2024
Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000 commensurate with experience
Job Type: Full-time, 1-year Contract
Location: Remote/Canada

Job Description 

Tapestry is looking for a diligent and results-driven associate to assist the Impact Investment team with transaction management, client management and reporting.   

This role will suit individuals who are organized and are quick learners, as we are a small team that manages multiple streams. We are also looking for a client-focused individual with experience in business communications. This role will work closely with the Impact Investing Lead and current Impact Investing Associate.  We are cross-functional and highly collaborative by design, and the role will have many touchpoints with the entire team and our clients.
 
What you will be doing: 
  • Create and update reporting for clients, as well as stakeholders within Tapestry.
  • Process membership forms and investment applications
  • Generate and arrange for delivery of investment paperwork and approvals to investors and intermediaries, as require
  • Meet or exceed customer service standards in managing emails, telephone calls and communications from clients and investors
  • Process tax forms for our clients and members
  • Assist with yield distributions for members/investors of our clients on a pre- determined schedule using Tapestry's infrastructure
  • Track memberships and investments for our clients using prescribed reporting templates and create new tools as required 
  • Export and manipulate reports for our clients upon their request with an appropriate turnaround time
  • Manage investments in projects by:
  • Tracking interest earned on current investments
  • Coordinating further investment or repayment of interest/principle as directed
  • Following up to ensure funds are dispersed as directed and keep in-house documentation and tracking up to date and secure
Required to have: 
  • 1-3 years’ experience in an operations / transaction management
  • Degree in bookkeeping, accounting, finance, business administration, or applicable experience
  • Excellent organizational, time management and prioritization skills
  • Ability to follow established protocols, but demonstrate flexibility to adapt to interruptions
  • Experience in one-on-one customer service
  • Experience creating reports in Excel for distribution to customers/stakeholders
  • Experience working with database software, and/or accounting software
  • Diligence and strong attention to detail
  • Experience working in a highly regulated environment
  • Data management, numeracy, and math skills
Awesome to have: 
  • Accounting, finance, or bookkeeping designation
  • Knowledge of social enterprise and social finance
  • Experience with payments systems and transaction management
  • Experience with coordinating couriers, picking up and processing inbound and outbound mail
  • Experience with scanning documents and digital filing by client and topic, ensuring proper naming protocol is being followed
  • Bilingual (English with some level of written/oral French proficiency)

Compensation and Benefits: 
 
  • Competitive Annual Salary: $55,000 - $60,000, based on experience.
  • Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy a remote-first approach with the option to work from home, our Toronto head office, or a paid membership to a co-working space in your community.
  • Generous Time Off: 3 weeks of paid vacation, plus an additional two-week winter holiday office closure. Half-day Fridays during July and August and your birthday as an extra paid holiday.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Extended health benefits including paramedical, dental, and vision care.
  • Financial Perks: RRSP matching plan, and reimbursements for 50% of home internet and 80% of cell phone expenses.
  • Professional Growth: Participate in shaping the growth of a unique, impactful organization, and receive support for continuous learning and career development
 
 

About us

About Tapestry Community Capital 

At Tapestry Community Capital, we’re democratizing how communities invest in their future. As a leading impact investing not-for-profit organization, we support other community organizations through the process of raising community bonds - an innovative financing tool used to fund socially and environmentally beneficial projects. 

Tapestry’s clients have successfully raised over $110 million in community investment from thousands of retail and institutional investors. Our innovative approach supports community organizations with expert guidance, a custom-built investment platform, and a deep passion for social change.  We support organizations by structuring their investment offerings, advising on fundraising, and provide a technology platform for investment administration.
 

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