Position Title:

Portfolio Manager, US Equities, CBC Pension Fund

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)

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Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date:

2025-09-03 11:59 PM

Located in Ottawa and established in 1961, the CBC Pension Board of Trustees (the “Pension Board”) is responsible for administering the CBC Pension Plan (the “Plan”) on behalf of CBC/Radio-Canada, Canada’s national public broadcaster. The Pension Board is committed to providing secure and sustainable retirement benefits to Plan members while ensuring long-term funding stability.

Serving over 20,000 members and managing more than $8 billion in assets, the Plan is overseen by a dedicated team of 24 investment and operational professionals under the leadership of the Managing Director/CEO. The Plan maintains a diversified investment portfolio spanning public equities, fixed income, real assets, private equity, and private debt—with approximately half of the assets managed internally.

The Plan’s long-term success has been achieved through a focus on governance, continuous improvement, innovation and independent thinking. We offer a collaborative, purpose-driven work environment where deep expertise is valued, and innovation is encouraged in service of our pension promise to members.

Position overview

We are seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager, U.S. Equities to join our internal investment team. Reporting to the Managing Director/CEO, the successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic oversight and day-to-day management of the Plan’s internally managed U.S. Equities portfolio. This includes developing investment strategy, conducting fundamental research, selecting securities, and executing trades in accordance with the Plan’s Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures.

This is a senior role that brings together research, trading, and portfolio construction within a fundamentally driven, long-term investment framework. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of U.S. equity markets, sound analytical capabilities, and a disciplined, risk-aware approach to decision-making. The role calls for a professional who is both detail-oriented and able to maintain perspective within the broader context of the total portfolio.

In addition to managing the portfolio, the position includes leadership responsibilities such as mentoring a portfolio analyst and contributing to the development of the Plan’s broader investment strategy. The role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment where thoughtful investment insights and long-horizon thinking are highly valued.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute the investment strategy for the US equity portfolio in alignment with the Plan’s Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures, Investment Management Guidelines and approved mandates.
• Conduct fundamental research and market analysis to inform security selection and portfolio positioning.
• Manage day-to-day trading activities of the US equity portfolio, including stock/security selection and position sizing. ensuring cost-effective execution.
• Monitor portfolio performance and respond to market developments with timely investment decisions.
• Maintain strong relationships with brokers, analysts, company executives, and industry peers.
• Present portfolio updates and strategic insights to internal committees and the Board of Trustees.
• Supervise and mentor junior investment staff, contributing to team development and knowledge-sharing.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Commerce, Economics or related field.
• Post graduate qualifications (MBA, Masters, CFA, etc.) and/or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
• Experience (5-10 years) as an investment portfolio manager or senior analyst.
• Strong leadership skills and a demonstrated track record of taking initiative and enhancing processes over time.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop staff, while also working effectively both independently and within a team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• Highly proficient in computer applications, with the ability to leverage business software tools for creating ad hoc reports, data visualization, and other advanced tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

What we offer:

• A work environment that values thought leadership and evidence-based decision-making.
• A small, focused investment team where your insights have a direct and meaningful impact.
• A collaborative culture grounded in strong governance and a shared purpose: delivering retirement security to our members.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities to support your growth.
• Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including: a defined Benefit Pension (DB) Plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage and four weeks of vacation to support work-life balance.

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.
• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the

Diversity and Inclusion section

of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to

recruitment@cbc.ca

.

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our

corporate website

. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on

conflicts of interest

. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location:

99 Bank Street Suite 919, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 6B9

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time