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Who We Are

Centurion Asset Management Inc. is a recognized leader in the Investment and Property Management industries. Providing quality investments and housing for all its clients, our experienced team comprised of more than 435 Employees is a core component of Centurion’s success since 2003. Centurion Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) owns more than 22,000 multi-family apartment units and student housing beds across 46 cities in Canada and the United States. Since day one, our goal has been to provide Residents and their families with clean, safe, and comfortable homes. The REIT provides investors an opportunity to invest in a diversified portfolio of rental apartments and student housing properties, as well as mortgage and equity investments in property developments, across Canada and the United States and participate in the profits derived from them.

Our Mission

Our mission is to be sought after as a leading-edge, reputable, multi-disciplinary alternative asset manager; to capitalize on opportunities in new and interesting investment strategies that meet our mission to Investors; and to embrace change, experimentation, innovation and learning from failure to make continual improvements that drive our success and keep us ahead of our competitors.

Our Values

Our core values can be summarized by the acronym RISE: Respect for our Investors, our Residents, Co-workers, Partners and Communities; Integrity in everything we do, demonstrating sincerity, honesty and the will to do it right; Simplicity free of pretension and hassle, full of value and common sense; and Excellence in offering all our Clients and Partners exceptional products and services quality, as well as providing our Employees with an excellent workplace.

Overview

The Chief Economist & Head of Research is a senior member of Centurion Asset Management Inc.’s executive leadership team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serving on the Investment Committee. This role is responsible for shaping the firm’s macroeconomic perspective and leading a high-impact research platform that supports capital formation, investment decision-making, and long-term strategic growth.

The incumbent will champion research-driven thinking, guide portfolio and product strategy through a strong analytical lens, and serve as Centurion’s public voice on economic trends. This role is essential in positioning the firm as a best-in-class, research-led asset manager.

Responsibilities

Economic Strategy & Research Leadership

Develop and lead a differentiated, repeatable research methodology that guides Centurion’s macroeconomic strategy, portfolio construction, asset selection, and risk positioning. Take full ownership of the firm’s flagship research platform, including the quarterly market reviews, macroeconomic outlooks, and an annual strategy periodical presenting forecasts, investment themes, risks, and market positioning insights. Lead the creation of best-in-class thought leadership content, including white papers, capital markets updates, and investor briefings, supporting investment decisions, capital formation, and reinforcing the firm’s research-driven identity. Ensure economic research is consistently embedded across investment processes, product design, and capital formation efforts to maintain rigor, relevance, and alignment with industry benchmarks.

Capital Formation & Investor Engagement

Serve as a core contributor to Centurion’s capital raising efforts through investor meetings, roadshows, RFPs, and due diligence presentations. Deliver compelling macroeconomic narratives and insights that underpin Centurion’s investment strategies and offerings, reinforces the company’s professional approach and differentiates both our products and platform. Act as a senior representative in key investor engagements domestically and internationally, building trusted relationships with stakeholders, consultants, and capital partners by offering real-time insights and strategic support throughout the investor lifecycle.

Executive Strategy & Investment Committee

Serve as a voting member of the Investment Committee, contributing economic and market insights that inform investment strategy and risk posture. Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the Chief Executive Officer and senior leadership on strategic growth initiatives, market opportunities and product evolution. Collaborate closely with investment, asset management, and underwriting teams to ensure alignment between market research and portfolio strategy. Provide guidance to the Board of Directors on macroeconomic trends and market positioning.

Thought Leadership & Public Voice

Represent Centurion across major business news outlets, industry publications, and public speaking forums as the firm’s leading economic voice. Provide timely, data-driven commentary on macroeconomic conditions, housing markets, public policy, and capital markets. Serve as a featured speaker, moderator, or panelist at high-profile industry events in Canada and abroad. Lead and contribute to owned media initiatives such as webinars, newsletters, podcasts, and investor forums. Take a leading role in biannual domestic and international roadshows, acting as the primary presenter in major investor meetings. Maintain ongoing, direct communication with key stakeholders and ensure front-line awareness, alignment and engagement.

ESG & Regulatory Engagement

Conduct original research on policy themes relevant to Centurion’s strategy, such as housing affordability, climate adaptation, and sustainable finance. Engage with policymakers, regulators, and industry associations on economic matters relevant to real estate, private credit, and infrastructure. Support product development and strategic positioning to ensure alignment with global and domestic ESG expectations and disclosure standards, as appropriate for product and risk profile.

Centurion is an inclusive and equal opportunity Employer committed to creating a positive, supportive and inclusive environment for all Employees. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), the Ontario Human Rights Code and all other applicable provincial rules and regulations, Centurion will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities, as requested. This posting is for an existing job vacancy.