Treasury Analyst

Treasury Analyst

Community: Iqaluit

Reference number: 03-507959

Type of employment: This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only

Union Status:

Salary: $97,372 to $110,510 per year, 37.5 hours/week

Northern Allowance: $16,008 per year

Closing Date: Friday, September 15, 2023 - 11:59 pm

Reporting to the Manager, Treasury, the Treasury Analyst provides analytical and research support to the Manager, Treasury and Expenditure Management Director on matters relating to the government’s investment in banking, borrowing, and investment activities and provides related advisory and cash management services. The Analyst is responsible for forecasting, monitoring, and investing cash resources and administering debt financing. The position will also prepare policy documents and research and briefing materials.

The Treasury Analyst acts as an advisor to the Government of Nunavut (GN) on borrowing and investment activities and will provide related advisory and cash management services. The Treasury Analyst is a key contributor to the overall investment and debt management strategy for the GN and plays a major role in managing the Government’s daily cash, investment and borrowing positions, investing operating surpluses and borrowing to fund operating cash deficits. The Treasury Analyst also prepares assessments of Financial Management Board (FMB) submissions, including assisting with the preparation of FMB, Standing Committee and Community of the Whole Binders as well as preparing assessments of three-year forecasts.

Minimum Requirements:

• The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized undergraduate degree in Banking, Economics, Statistics, Business, or a related discipline along with completion of either 2nd year towards a recognized accounting designation or introductory year of the CFA designation.
• Two (2) years’ experience working in banking, money, or capital market is also required. Completion of the Canadian Securities Course is an asset.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.