Investment Analyst/Associate Portfolio Manager

Job summary

Support multi-asset trading, research, and portfolio management by executing trades and analyzing securities and alternative strategies. Provide operational support and analytical insights to evaluate Portfolio Managers and ensure adherence to mandate expectations.

Job details

Description Build the future with us The Associate Portfolio Manager / Analyst will support multi‑asset trading, research, and portfolio management, executing trades, analyzing securities and alternative strategies, reviewing OMs, and contributing to portfolio construction, rebalancing, and performance/risk analysis. The role also works within the PM Program to support and evaluate iAPW’s Portfolio Managers and APMs, providing high‑quality analytical insights and operational support across mandates. What you’ll accomplish with us? PM Pools Assist the Portfolio Manager in trading activity : movements/net cash flows (redemptions and contributions, distributions, if any). Trade execution for PM pools, legacy SMA models Conduct security research and evaluate managers/strategies. Review Offering Memorandums and assessing alternative strategies’ structure, risks, and return drivers. Multi‑asset portfolio construction, rebalancing, and implementing from PM directives. Conduct performance attribution, risk metrics analysis, and portfolio diagnostics. Provide trade execution, order management, and maintaining accurate portfolio positioning. Produce clear, concise investment reports, analytics, and recommendations for PMs. Lead the development, review, and documentation of PM Pool KYP assessments in alignment with program standards. PM Program Respond to daily inquires from advisors Assist the Portfolio Manager with ad‑hoc data pulls, quick-turn analyses, presentation materials. Prepare, proof, and format documents, briefs, and presentations. Draft emails, circulate updates, and drive stakeholder follow‑ups to closure. Draft and distribute concise updates, meeting notes, and action summaries Coordinate the Managed Account Committee agenda, applications and overall PM onboarding process Manage the monthly PM supervision fee billing process by providing invoicing data to the Programs and Platforms Manager. Supervision of the firm’s APMs Assess and report on the firm’s Portfolio Managers’ performance, including evaluation of returns, risk profiles, consistency of process, and adherence to mandate expectations. What Could Accelerate Your Success In This Role We’re looking for someone who: Currently registered as Associate Portfolio Manager or Portfolio Manager with a securities regulator Very strong investment acumen and understanding of portfolio construction principles Experience in portfolio allocation, portfolio rebalancing, trade execution and reconciliation Good knowledge of alternative investments (real estate, private equity, private debt, etc.) Strong understanding of the Canadian full-service wealth management space Undergraduate or graduate degree in finance or related fields CFA or CIM designation Must be fluent in English and French to communicate with advisors across the country Strong technical skills in Excel, Bloomberg/FactSet (or equivalents), and portfolio analytics tools. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and ability to operate in a fast‑paced PM environment. Intermediate proficiency in French, due to frequent interactions with French-speaking internal and external partners across Canada. Why you’ll love working with us? A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence; A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed; The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces; Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more! Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs! Still unsure about applying? At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you! The typical hiring range for this position is between 110,000$ and 120,000$ CAD per year; the base salary offered may vary depending on knowledge, skills, years of experience, and internal equity related to the role. At iA, we are committed to offering a fair, equitable, and market-based compensation structure. Our market data is updated annually to reflect the most current market conditions.

What you’ll do

Support multi-asset trading, research, and portfolio management by executing trades and analyzing securities and alternative strategies. Provide operational support and analytical insights to evaluate Portfolio Managers and ensure adherence to mandate expectations.

Requirements

Requires registration as an Associate Portfolio Manager or Portfolio Manager with a securities regulator and a degree in finance or a related field. Candidates must be fluent in English and French and possess strong technical skills in Bloomberg, FactSet, and Excel.

Benefits

• Flexible group insurance • Competitive pension plan • Stock purchase plan • Vacation • Wellness/personal development days • Telemedicine • Employee and family assistance program • Ergonomic furniture program • Performance bonus • Discounts on iA products

Listed skills

• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Portfolio Construction
• Trade Execution
• Security Research
• Performance Attribution
• Risk Metrics Analysis
• Alternative Investments
• Portfolio Rebalancing
• Financial Analysis
• Excel
• Bloomberg
• FactSet
• English Fluency
• French Fluency
• Order Management
• KYP Assessments
• Wealth Management

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting
• Data & Analytics