Senior Portfolio Manager, Customized Portfolio Solutions, Fixed Income

Russell Investments; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm is seeking a Senior Fixed Income Portfolio Manager to drive the development and implementation of investment strategies. The successful candidate will manage fixed-income portfolios, collaborating with clients to create tailored solutions and lead trading efforts while drawing on extensive expertise in capital markets. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, a relevant degree, and significant experience in portfolio management.

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of experience in portfolio management or equivalent roles.
• In-depth knowledge of fixed-income markets and regulatory environment.
• CFA charter holder or progress toward CFA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead in managing and trading fixed-income portfolios.
• Collaborate with clients to develop tailored investment solutions.
• Communicate investment strategies and methodologies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Bloomberg

Excel

Job description

Business Unit:Investment Division
Job Description:

As a Senior Fixed Income Portfolio Manager within the Customized Portfolio Solutions team of our Investment Division, you will lead and contribute to the development and implementation of investment strategies that align with fund objectives and portfolio guidelines.

The role will focus on a broad range of US and Global fixed income strategies, covering Corporate, Government, and Inflation-Linked assets, in both passive factor and model-driven structures. You will play a key role in leading investment strategy efforts and trade execution, contributing to the overall success of the team.

You will collaborate with traders, portfolio managers, street-side coverage, and IT staff, while also acting as a subject matter expert for internal and external clients. We are looking for candidates who thrive in collaborative, dynamic environments and are ready to make meaningful contributions to our growing team.

Your Core Responsibilities:

• Lead efforts in managing and trading a variety of fixed-income portfolios, ensuring solid benchmark-relative performance within regulatory and client-specific guidelines

• Collaborate with clients and prospective clients across North America to develop tailored investment solutions and support business growth initiatives

• Contribute to idea generation, strategy formulation, and trade execution within the team, working closely with Research teams and internal business partners

• Communicate investment strategies and portfolio methodologies through a variety of mediums, working with client relationship managers, sales teams, clients, and client advisers

• Implement improvements in portfolio management processes, including trading practices, portfolio analysis, scenario analysis, and performance reporting

• Provide insights on credit decisions and identify opportunities with new security types

• Prepare reports, presentation materials, and qualitative performance narratives for internal and external stakeholders

• Take on special projects as identified to support business objectives

Your Expertise/Requirements:

• 6-8+ years of experience in portfolio management or equivalent asset management roles, or cumulative relevant experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business , Finance, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in investment or financial markets

• In-depth knowledge of short-term capital markets, fixed-income markets, money market funds/securities, economic analysis, and the US regulatory environment

• Proficiency in Bloomberg and Excel.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate issues holistically and offer strategic solutions

• Proven ability to build trusted relationships, collaborate within a team, and interact thoughtfully with clients and colleagues

• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• CFA charter holder or progress toward CFA designation.

• Experience in cash or enhanced cash portfolio management.

• Familiarity with the municipal bond market.

• Experience with AXIOMA, or other analytic and programming tools, preferred but not required .

• ETF management experience is a plus.