Director, Investments

VanEck; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

VanEck Canada is seeking a Director of Investments to lead the firm's Canadian investment management function. The role combines hands-on portfolio management, fund operations, and research with cross-functional collaboration across product, operations, compliance, and distribution teams.

The successful candidate will supervise NAV oversight, trade settlement, risk reporting, and liquidity assessments while contributing to market commentary and Canadian content development.

Qualifications

• Registered or registerable as a Portfolio Manager (advising representative) with CIRO/OSC under NI 31-103
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in investment management or a closely related function in the Canadian market
• Hands-on experience with investment fund operations, including trade settlement, NAV oversight, and cross-functional coordination with compliance, product, and distribution teams
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, institutional-quality written content—market commentary, investment research, or fund-related communications
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and financial data platforms (Bloomberg, FactSet)

Responsibilities

• Support the MD, Investments in executing portfolio management responsibilities across VanEck Canada's Canadian-listed ETF suite
• Monitor and oversee the investment process and performance for all Canadian-registered investment products
• Assist in the implementation and execution of all investment strategies including equity, ETF, derivative, FX asset class rebalances, including trade instruction and settlement coordination
• Support oversight of derivative usage ensuring adherence to fund documents and NI 81-102 requirements
• Review portfolio management decisions and documentation for compliance with NI 81-102, NI 81-106, and fund governing documents
• Monitor investment restrictions, concentration limits, and portfolio drift; escalate exceptions as required
• Serve as a primary operational contact with the fund administrator on NAV, reconciliation, distribution, and reporting matters
• Oversee trade settlement workflows, daily cash management, and post-event reconciliation
• Maintain operational controls documentation and contribute to the investment operations framework
• Execute daily risk monitoring protocols including NAV analysis, concentration checks, liquidity assessments
• Prepare regular investment risk reports for MD, Investments and CEO
• Support liquidity risk assessments and liquidity stress-testing processes
• Flag potential portfolio breaches; document and escape as required
• Contribute to risk reporting infrastructure and dashboards for growth of VanEck Canada fund platform
• Contribute to product roadmap by identifying Canadian market opportunities aligned with VanEck's strengths
• Draft high-quality investment content for distribution and marketing teams
• Collaborate with digital distribution to align content with editorial calendars and launches
• Work with global teams to adapt strategies for the Canadian market
• Support preparation of materials for governance bodies under NI 81-107

Skills

Portfolio management

Investment operations

Written communication

Analytical skills

Cross‑functional collaboration

Excel

Bloomberg

FactSet

Tools

Bloomberg

FactSet

Excel

Job description

As one of the firm's foundational hires, the Director, Investments will work closely with the Managing Director, Investments to build and execute VanEck Canada's investment management function — spanning portfolio implementation and oversight, fund operations, investment research, to build a world-class investment function.

The Director, Investments is a senior investment professional at VanEck Canada who works directly alongside the Managing Director, Investments to execute the firm's investment management and operational functions. This role combines hands‑on portfolio management & oversight and investment operations with investment research and content development — requiring equal comfort in day‑to‑day portfolio management and implementation, as well as cross‑functional business support through collaboration with product, operations, compliance, and distribution teams.

In the start‑up phase of VanEck Canada, this individual must be a disciplined operator and a credible investment voice — able to move fluidly between monitoring portfolio compliance, managing fund administrator relationships, producing market commentary, and collaborating with global investment teams. The role is broad by design.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Includes the following, other duties may be assigned as needed

• Support the MD, Investments in executing portfolio management responsibilities across VanEck Canada's Canadian‑listed ETF suite
• Monitor and oversee the investment process and performance for all Canadian‑registered investment products
• Assist in the implementation and execution of all investment strategies comprising equity, ETF, derivative, FX asset class rebalances, including trade instruction, settlement coordination, and post‑event reconciliation
• Support oversight of derivative usage where applicable, ensuring adherence to fund documents and NI 81-102 requirements
• Review portfolio management decisions and documentation for compliance with NI 81-102, NI 81-106, and applicable fund governing documents
• Monitor investment restrictions, concentration limits, and portfolio drift; escalates exceptions as required

Investment Operations & Fund Administration

• Serve as a primary operational contact with the fund administrator (State Street) on all NAV, portfolio reconciliation, distribution, and reporting matters
• Oversee trade settlement workflows, daily cash management, in‑kind creation/redemption processes, and corporate actions handling
• Monitor and reconcile portfolio positions on a daily basis; investigate discrepancies in collaboration with the fund administrator, custodian, and portfolio management team
• Maintain operational controls documentation and contribute to the ongoing development of the firm's investment operations framework in partnership with the MD, Investments and CCO
• Execute daily risk monitoring protocols, including NAV analysis, concentration limit checks, liquidity assessments, and investment restriction monitoring
• Prepare regular investment risk reports for review by the MD, Investments and CEO
• Support liquidity risk assessments in compliance with NI 81-102 requirements; assist in maintaining liquidity stress‑testing processes
• Flag potential portfolio breaches or exceptions to investment restrictions; document and escape as required
• Contribute to the development of risk reporting infrastructure and dashboards as VanEck Canada's fund platform scales

Investment Research, Content & Product Development

• Contribute to VanEck Canada's product roadmap by identifying Canadian market opportunities aligned with VanEck's global strengths in gold, precious metals, emerging markets, digital assets, and thematic strategies
• Monitor macroeconomic, geopolitical, and market developments relevant to VanEck Canada's product suite; prepare structured research summaries for internal and external use
• Support the MD, Investments in preparation of investment committee materials, product regulatory filings, and advisor‑facing investment documents
• Draft high‑quality investment content — including market commentaries, fund performance updates, macroeconomic outlooks, and thematic research — for use by the distribution and marketing teams
• Collaborate with the digital distribution and marketing team to align content delivery with the editorial calendar, and fund launch sequencing

Global Team Integration

• Work alongside the MD, Investments as a key point of contact with VanEck's U.S. and global portfolio management, operations, and product teams
• Support the adaptation and localization of global investment strategies, operational processes, and content for the Canadian regulatory and market environment
• Participate in cross‑border investment discussions and contribute Canadian market perspective to global investment processes and product development conversations

Investment Governance & Regulatory Compliance

• Assist in maintaining investment policies and procedures, including investment policy statements, trading policies, fair allocation policies, and proxy voting frameworks
• Support preparation of materials for the IRC (Independent Review Committee) under NI 81-107 and other governance bodies as required

Experience/Qualifications

Required

• Registered or registerable as a Portfolio Manager (advising representative) with CIRO/OSC under NI 31-103
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in investment management, investment operations, or a closely related function in the Canadian market
• Working knowledge of NI 81-102, NI 81-106, and NI 81-107
• Hands‑on experience with investment fund operations, including trade settlement, NAV oversight, and cross‑functional working relationships with compliance, product, distribution teams
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, institutional‑quality written content — market commentary, investment research, or fund‑related communications
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and financial data platforms (Bloomberg, FactSet, or equivalent)
• Ability to operate effectively in a cross‑functional, fast‑moving environment with limited established infrastructure

Preferred

• Prior experience at a Canadian ETF issuer, asset manager, or in an investment operations / portfolio management role with direct ETF exposure
• Familiarity with VanEck's core asset classes: gold, precious metals, emerging markets, digital assets, or thematic equity strategies
• Experience with fund administrators (State Street, CIBC Mellon, RBC IS) and/or index providers (MSCI, S&P, Bloomberg)
• Experience contributing to fund prospectus preparation, ETF Facts, or AIF drafting
• Existing relationships with Canadian institutional or wholesale advisor community
• Experience in a start‑up or early‑stage asset management environment
• Investment rigour: Applies disciplined analytical thinking; holds a high bar for accuracy in portfolio monitoring, risk reporting, and investment documentation.
• Initiative: Self‑directed and resourceful; identifies issues proactively and acts without waiting to be asked.
• Communication: Translates complex investment concepts clearly for advisors, regulators, and peers through both written and verbal communication.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across functions and with global peers; builds strong working relationships within a small, cross‑functional team.
• Regulatory fluency: Maintains awareness of compliance implications of investment decisions; engages proactively with the CCO and MD, Investments on regulatory matters.
• Adaptability: Thrives in an early‑stage, start‑up environment; manages competing priorities and adjusts course quickly as the business evolves.

Why VanEck Canada

This is a rare opportunity to help build a Canadian investment management franchise from inception, backed by a globally respected brand with deep expertise in the asset classes most relevant to today's investor. You will have direct influence over the investment culture, processes, and product lineup of a new market entrant — with the credibility of VanEck's global platform behind you.

VanEck Canada is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high‑performing team. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.