Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income

Definity; Toronto; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking a Portfolio Manager for Fixed Income to lead the credit strategy and manage corporate bond portfolios worth $4B. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a relevant degree, and a CFA designation. Responsibilities include strategic trading, credit analysis, and collaboration with the executive team to identify lucrative investment opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in credit related fixed-income portfolio management.
• Business, Economics or Math degree along with CFA.
• Strong proficiency in credit analysis and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop credit strategy for fixed income portfolios with a focus on trading.
• Implement trading strategies and maintain portfolio performance.
• Present investment strategies to the Executive Leadership Team.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial modeling

Communication

Independent thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Business degree

Economics degree

Math degree

CFA Designation

Tools

Bloomberg

S&P Capital IQ

Job description

Description

Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income

Reporting to the Vice President, Investments, the Portfolio Manager will be actively involved in portfolio strategy with a primary focus on credit analysis and the active management of our corporate bond exposures with trading assets totaling $4.0B.

Job Responsibilities

• Point person regarding the development of credit strategy within our fixed income portfolios, incorporating economic and business cycle analysis for tactical and strategic trading opportunities.
• Portfolio maintenance and implementation of trading strategies.
• Individual credit and sector exposure analysis and recommendation of trading strategies as opportunities arise.
• Key contributor to our private debt investment program.
• Corporate debt and associated derivatives trading.
• Collaborate with the team to assist in the development and execution of bond trading strategies.
• Present strategies and new investment opportunities to the ‘Executive Leadership Team’ as required.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the investment dealer community.

Experience & Education

• 10+ years’ experience in credit related fixed-income portfolio management.
• Business, Economics or Math related degree.
• CFA Designation
• Strong credit analysis and financial modeling skills.
• Proficiency in financial information systems such as Bloomberg/S&P Capital IQ.

Skills and Abilities

• Confidence expressing investment opinions, with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Independent thinking without merely collating the ideas of others
• Fundamental understanding of corporate debt markets and familiarity with derivative instruments to support trading strategies.
• Strong aptitude to work collaboratively within a team, displaying leadership and maintaining strong working relationships with peers.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in our downtown Toronto offices most days in a stressful and fast paced environment.

Salary range: $115,200 - $213,800