Sr. Investment Analyst (High Yield Fixed Income)

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

Job summary

A prominent financial services company in Toronto is seeking a motivated Credit Analyst to manage high yield fixed income portfolios. The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of experience in credit investment analysis, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in financial analysis. This position offers a dynamic work environment where analytical skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 4 - 7 years of relevant work experience in credit investment analysis.
• Experience in creating actionable investment recommendations.
• CFA, CA, or MBA are considered assets.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth research on corporate credits within high yield bond universe.
• Evaluate investments based on investment process.
• Assist in preparation of reports related to portfolio performance.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Analytical research skills

Ability to work independently

Financial analysis experience

Curiosity and intellectual rigour

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate degree in related discipline

Job description

Job Description

Company Overview

iA Global Asset Management (iAGAM), a subsidiary of iA Financial Group, is the place to take your career to new heights in a high-performance work environment. Our passionate teams are dedicated every day to ensuring that iAGAM is among the most competitive portfolio managers in the market. iAGAM employs over 100 seasoned investment professionals and has close to $100 billion in assets under management. It manages portfolios of general funds, segregated funds and mutual funds for iA Financial Group.

Description

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Investments you will be a member of the investment team managing approximately $4.5 billion in assets within iAGAM.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a commitment to excellence and experience in analysing and supporting the management of high yield fixed income portfolios. The Credit Analyst will primarily be focused on high yield credit research, risk management and trading execution across all relevant portfolios.

Major responsibilities will include

• Perform in-depth research on corporate credits primarily within the high yield bond universe. The position requires performing quantitative and qualitative research and analysis of designated companies and industries with a focus on North American high yield bond markets.

• Evaluating investments and opportunities based on the iAGAM’s Strategic Funds Investment Process.

• Ad hoc research, analysis and portfolio related project work.

• Developing and updating valuation and market related investment models.

• Assisting in the development of monthly/quarterly/annual previews and summaries for clients.

• Evaluation, analysis and preparation of periodic reports pertaining to portfolio performance and attribution of returns and general day-to-day discussions on key investment developments.

• Participating in the preparation and presentation of information related to the investment process for our sales and various distribution networks.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Graduate degree in related discipline.

• 4 - 7 years of relevant work experience related to credit investment analysis and the management of fixed income portfolios.

• Experience in financial analysis and creating actionable investment recommendations.

• Must possess exceptional communication skills.

• CFA, CA, MBA are considered to be an asset.

Desired Profile

• Exceptional analytical research skills, curiosity and intellectual rigour.

• Ability to work in a collaborative environment, ability to react quickly and under pressure and must possess excellent communication skills.

• Demonstrated success in performing analysis and constructing valuation models.

• Self-starter with ability to work independently.

Location(s)

Toronto, Ontario

Other Possible Location(s)

Industrial Alliance Investment Management Inc.

About iA Financial Group

iA Financial Group is a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States with over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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