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Sr. Investment Analyst (High Yield Fixed Income)

Toronto, ON
Senior Level
full_time

About the role

  • Employer: Industrial Alliance Investment Management Inc.
  • Office: 26 Wellington Street East
  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Job category: Business Administration, Finance and Accounting
  • Job ID: JR10022818
  • Job type: Permanent Job
  • Apply before: 2025-11-11

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 in 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:

The ideal candidate for this role will have the following minimum requirements:

  • 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

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Company Overview

iA Financial Group is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 10,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than five million clients and 50,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $235 billion in assets, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 130 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we’re invested in you.

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.

Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, write to us. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you.

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 in 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:

The ideal candidate for this role will have the following minimum requirements:

  • 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

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iA Financial Group is one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in Canada, with operations in the United States. Founded in 1892, it is an important Canadian public company and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols IAG (common shares) and IAF (preferred shares).