Advisor, Global Strategist, Dynamic Asset Allocation and Currency Management

Investor Strides LLC; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks an 'Advisor, Global Strategist' to analyze global financial market conditions and provide investment insights. The role requires advanced analytical skills, a strong educational background, and five years of experience in investment strategy. Candidates must be bilingual in English and French.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in investment strategy or asset allocation.
• Bilingualism in English and French is required.
• CFA designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor global financial market conditions and anticipate market trends.
• Conduct advanced quantitative and econometric analysis.
• Collaborate with investment teams to deliver investment recommendations.

Skills

Advanced quantitative analysis

Data analysis

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Financial modeling

Education

Advanced degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Economics, or related field

Tools

Eviews

Python

R

Microsoft Office

Bloomberg

Haver

Datastream

Job description

Job Listing Summary

Job Title: Advisor, Global Strategist, Dynamic Asset Allocation and Currency Management

Location: Montreal, Canada

Hiring Organization: Public Sector Pension Investment Board

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor global financial market conditions and anticipate market trends to support investment decisions.
• Conduct advanced quantitative and econometric analysis to provide insights on financial market trends and investment opportunities.
• Develop and improve in-house analytical tools and econometric models for economic and financial market analysis.
• Contribute to medium-term asset allocation recommendations based on market conditions and in-house return forecasts.
• Collaborate with investment teams to deliver investment recommendations for public and private asset classes.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for the team, CIO group, and senior management.
• Perform other duties as required by the position.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in investment strategy or asset allocation.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Economics, or a related field (Master’s or Ph.D.); CFA designation is an asset.
• In-depth knowledge of global financial markets, investment instruments, and financial modeling.
• Advanced quantitative and data analysis skills, with proficiency in econometric modeling, estimation, and forecasting.
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to work effectively within and across different teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing investment conditions and organizational needs.
• Proficiency with econometric packages (Eviews, Python, R, etc.), Microsoft Office suite, and financial market databases (Bloomberg, Haver, Datastream, etc.).
• Bilingualism in English and French is required.