Dany Bernier CFA, FRM

Dany Bernier CFA, FRM

Senior Hedge Fund Accountant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Group Deputy Chief Investment Officer & LICL Chief Investment Officer

  • Education

    • Université de Sherbrooke

      2008 - 2011
      Master of Science (M.Sc.) Finance
    • Bishop's University

      2003 - 2007
      Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Concentration in Finance and Major in Economics
  • Experience

    • Citi

      Sept 2008 - Feb 2012
      Senior Hedge Fund Accountant

      •Calculate and report the Net Asset Value (NAV) of the funds•Reconcile cash and security positions with banks and brokers •Assess pricing reasonableness of financial instruments •Prepare financial statements according to GAAP and IFRS •Maintain extensive liaisons with brokers, custodians and investment managers •Assist the annual audit of the funds

    • Fidelity International

      Feb 2012 - Apr 2017

      •Develop and establish investment compliance framework for retail and institutional funds•Conduct pre-trade and post-trade portfolio monitoring•Monitor foreign currency hedging, derivatives exposure, and investment risk•Keep abreast with regulations and advise the business on the implications of regulatory changes•Participate in institutional investors due diligence engagements •Participate in Regional and Global Fund Governance Committees•Assist in structuring new fund strategies and marketing materials in accordance with regulatory requirements Show less

      • Senior Manager - Investment Compliance

        Jul 2014 - Apr 2017
      • Manager - Investment Compliance

        Feb 2012 - Jul 2014
    • Maiden Holdings Ltd.

      Aug 2017 - now

      •Manage relationship with core fixed income and specialty asset external managers, including private equity and hedge funds•Evaluate investment opportunities and participate in due diligence of new managers and co-investments•Ensure investments are in compliance with investment guidelines, internal controls, and regulations Develop financial models, generate business forecasts, and assist in the capital planning process•Prepare presentation materials for Senior Management and the Board of Directors•Support cash management and treasury operations•Monitor collateral for various Reinsurance Trusts and LOC agreements•Lead the investment accounting team and manage relationships with third-party service providers•Review investment results, including custodian holdings and asset valuations•Review investment disclosures for the SEC 10Q/10K filings•Assist in the preparation of Statutory and Regulatory filings •Liaise with internal and external auditors Show less

      • VP Investments & Treasury

        Apr 2021 - now
      • AVP Investments

        Aug 2017 - Apr 2021
    • Lancashire Insurance Group

      Sept 2023 - now
      Group Deputy Chief Investment Officer and LICL Chief Investment Officer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • FRM

      Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)
      Nov 2011
    • CFA

      CFA Institute
      Mar 2014