Fixed Income Analyst - Sovereign Credit

CI Financial Corp.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training Reimbursement

Paid Professional Designations

Employee Savings Plan (ESP)

Corporate Discount Program

Enhanced group benefits

Parental Leave

Top–up program

Paid time off for Volunteering

Job summary

CI Financial Corp. (CI GAM) invites applications for a Fixed Income Analyst to support Portfolio Managers with research, analysis and security selection across global fixed income strategies.

You will contribute to investment research generating alpha by evaluating sovereign and sub-sovereign issuers and performing macroeconomic analysis. The role requires 2+ years in fixed income, a strong macroeconomic background, and a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of fixed income markets experience; sovereign credit or macroanalysis experience is a plus
• Knowledge of macroeconomics and ability to form independent views
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Business Administration or similar
• CFA designation or progress toward the charter would be a plus
• Experience with programming and AI tools (Python, VBA, SQL) would be a plus

Responsibilities

• Support investment research to generate strong alpha across sovereign and sub-sovereign issuers
• Perform quantitative modeling and analysis for security and country selection
• Document research ideas and investment rationales
• Maintain and update analytical tools used to evaluate portfolio risk and positioning
• Engage with external research providers to inform views
• Contribute to team discussions and cross-team dialogue on market developments

Skills

Fixed income

Macroeconomics

Independent thought

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Research analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Business Administration

CFA designation or progress toward the charter

Tools

Python

SQL

VBA

Copilot

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

Contribute to investment research to generate strong alpha:

• Support fundamental macroeconomic analysis across a broad array of sovereign and sub-sovereign issuers to help 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 portfolio risk and positioning
• Engage with external research providers 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

• 2+ 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 and AI tools would be a plus (Copilot, BQNT, Python, VBA, 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 in a succinct way
• A passion and enthusiasm for capital markets and global fixed income investing

This opportunity is for an existing vacancy with the company. The anticipated base salary range for this position is$100,000 to $130,000. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a bonus program. In addition, The Company offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

This role follows our in office work model and requires employees to be onsite four days per week to support collaboration and business needs.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Modern HQ location within walking distance from Union Station
• Training Reimbursement
• Paid Professional Designations
• Employee Savings Plan (ESP)
• Corporate Discount Program
• Enhanced group benefits
• Parental Leave
• Top–up program
• Paid time off for Volunteering

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

CI Financial Corp. and all of our affiliates (“CI”) are committed to fair and accessible employment practices and provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations in order to apply for any job opportunities, require this posting in an additional format, or require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at [e-mail], or call 416-364-1145 ext. 4747.

CI Financial is an independent company offering global wealth management and asset management advisory services. 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.

A Supportive Environment for Success We offer an in-office environment, competitive benefits, and a supportive workplace to help our employees thrive both personally and professionally.

We offer an in-office environment, competitive benefits, and a supportive workplace to help our employees thrive both personally and professionally.