Fixed Income Analyst - Sovereign Credit

CI Financial; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Canada is seeking a Fixed Income Analyst to support Portfolio Managers with research and analysis in global fixed income strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in macroeconomics and fixed income markets, with excellent analytical and communication skills. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible & Hybrid Work Program

Training Reimbursement

Paid Professional Designations

Employee Share Purchase Program

Corporate Discount Program

Enhanced group benefits

Parental Leave Top-up program

Fitness membership discounts

Complimentary vending machines

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant fixed income markets experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of macroeconomics and ability to form independent views.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and recommend investments for strong alpha.
• Perform fundamental macroeconomic analysis across sovereign issuers.

Skills

Macroeconomics

Quantitative Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

VBA

Python

SQL

Job description

At CI, we see a great place to work as one that is a safe place for everyone to have a voice, where people are empowered to take ownership over meaningful work, where there is an opportunity to grow through stretching themselves, where they can work on innovative products and projects, and where employees are supported and engaged in doing so.

ABOUT US

CI Global Asset Management (CI GAM) is one of the country’s largest investment fund companies. CI GAM is known for its innovation and ability to adapt quickly to the changing needs of Canadian investors. It provides employees with a fast-paced and challenging work environment with opportunities for advancement. CI GAM is part of CI Financial, a diverse group of financial services firms.

JOB OVERVIEW

At CI GAM we believe robust, independent research is critical to generating alpha at the portfolio level. As part of the broader CI GAM team, the Global Rates team is responsible for managing the interest rate and government credit exposures across multiple global fixed income strategies.

We are looking for an extremely self-motivated, career-oriented individual to join as Fixed Income Analyst. In this role, the successful candidate will be directly supporting Portfolio Managers with research, analysis and security selection of sovereign and sub-sovereign credit across global fixed income strategies.

WHAT YOU WILL DO :

• Research, analyze, and recommend investments that support strong alpha :
• Perform fundamental macroeconomic analysis across a broad array of sovereign and sub-sovereign issuers to identify opportunities with superior risk-return profiles
• Perform quantitative modeling and analysis for security and country selection
• Document research ideas and investment rationales
• Maintain and update various analytical tools used to evaluate securities for inclusion in funds
• Engage with external research providers, stakeholders and policy makers to inform views
• Actively contribute to formal and informal team discussions
• Promote effective dialogue across CIGAM teams on market developments and research findings

WHAT YOU WILL BRING :

• 3+ years of relevant fixed income markets experience; prior experience investing in or researching sovereign credit or macroeconomic analysis would be a strong plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of macroeconomics and ability to form independent views
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Business Administration, or similar disciplines
• CFA designation or progress toward the charter would be a plus
• Experience with programming tools would be a plus (VBA, Python, SQL)
• Strong understanding of macro and international economics
• Sound fundamental and quantitative analysis skills with keen attention to detail
• Solid understanding of fixed income valuation and risk metrics
• A strong sense of business ethics
• Collaborative and team oriented
• Inquisitive nature, independent thinker and self-starter
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal, and ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts in a succinct way
• A passion and enthusiasm for capital markets and global fixed income investing

CI Financial is an independent company offering global wealth management and asset management advisory services through diverse financial services firms. Since 1965, we have consistently anticipated and responded to the changing needs of investors. We are driven by a commitment to provide individuals and institutions with the highest-quality investments and advice. Our commitment to the highest levels of performance means that whatever their position, CI employees must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment that will stretch them to tap into their highest potential. Employees with a healthy dose of ambition, a desire to commit to a curious mindset for continuous learning, and a willingness to go the extra mile thrive at CI.

WHAT WE OFFER

Modern HQ location within walking distance from Union Station

Flexible & Hybrid Work Program

Equipment Purchase Program

Training Reimbursement

Paid Professional Designations

Employee Share Purchase Program (ESPP)

Corporate Discount Program

Enhanced group benefits

Parental Leave Top–up program

Fitness membership discounts

Complimentary vending machines

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.