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Senior Manager, Investment Operations

POSITION: Senior Manager, Investment Operations

ORGANIZATION: Mastercard Foundation Asset Management

LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario, Canada 

BE PART OF A NEW AND GROWING ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY 

ABOUT MASTERCARD FOUNDATION ASSET MANAGEMENT 

Established in 2023, the Mastercard Foundation Asset Management (MFAM) Corporation was created to build a diversified investment portfolio for the Mastercard Foundation, one of the largest private foundations in the world. MFAM is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. We have a global investment strategy and mandate to deliver returns that will fund the philanthropic mission of the Mastercard Foundation and its partners in Africa and Canada over the long term.

We believe in the mission and values of the Mastercard Foundation and aim to cultivate an ecosystem of exceptional people, trusted partnerships, and long-term investments to achieve lasting impact. We value bold ideas, curiosity, and tenacity, as part of a nimble, creative, and meritocracy-based team.

ABOUT MASTERCARD FOUNDATION 

Mastercard Foundation, one of the largest foundations in the world, works with visionary organizations to advance education and financial inclusion to enable young people in Africa and Indigenous youth in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work. Established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company, the Mastercard Foundation is an independent organization separate from Mastercard. The Foundation has offices in Toronto, Kigali, Accra, Nairobi, Kampala, Lagos, Dakar, and Addis Ababa.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will report to the Director, Investment Operations and will build and maintain relationships with teams across MFAM, the Mastercard Foundation, external consultants and vendors. As a member of the team, you will have opportunities to grow and develop and create meaningful value and lasting impact through the Mastercard Foundation. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

This is a unique opportunity to be involved in starting up a world-class organization that will have global impact. You will be accountable for providing operations expertise and leadership to support the design, implementation, and ongoing execution and oversight of MFAM’s investment operations function. You will also be responsible for managing relationships with key internal and external partners including MFAM’s investments team, external investment managers, and external service providers.

Accountabilities include:

WHAT YOU’LL NEED 

WHY WORK AT MFAM

We are guided by five core values:

  1. Partnership: We achieve the best outcomes through mutual trust, thoughtfulness, and respect
  2. Inclusion: We embrace diversity of thought, background, and experience.
  3. Communication: We learn and gain insight through open and honest communication
  4. Performance: We are ambitious and results oriented
  5. Innovation: We challenge the status quo and seek bold solutions

MFAM is an equal opportunity employer. We believe diversity is important and we take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and culture we create reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background, and experience. We value the unique skills and diverse experiences that each individual brings, and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable workplace where talent is respected, accepted, and empowered to be themselves.

HOW TO APPLY

Are you ready to pursue a new challenge and take your career to the next level? 

Please submit your resume and cover letter to talent@mfamc.org, quoting the position title in the subject line. In the cover letter, tell us what you will bring to the team and why you are interested in the opportunity and the foundation’s mission.

This role is a hybrid position, with a requirement of 3 days onsite at our office in Toronto, Ontario. 

Mastercard Foundation Asset Management values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the organization and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. 

Completion of satisfactory business references and background checks are essential conditions of employment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please contact a member of MFAM at talent@mfamc.org. We will work with you to provide a positive recruitment experience in a confidential manner.