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Director and Portfolio Manager - Fixed Income

Build the future with us

At iAGMA, a subsidiary of iA Financial Group, you will have the opportunity to advance your career in a collaborative, performance-driven environment. Our passionate teams work every day to position iAGMA among the most competitive portfolio managers in the market.

Reporting directly to the Senior Director and Portfolio Manager, the Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income plays a key role in developing and executing iAGMA's investment strategy, in alignment with established investment policies and performance objectives.

You will act as a subject matter expert within the Interest Rates team and work closely with the Corporate Bonds team to contribute to the management and implementation of strategies for approximately 16 portfolios totaling $8B in assets under management. You will also be responsible for managing fixed income investment funds.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to showcase your skills and fully leverage your potential within a supportive and trusted organization. People and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

What you'll accomplish with us

As Director and Portfolio Manager - Fixed Income, you will be central to our mission.

Key responsibilities include:

• Generate alpha through relative value (RV) analysis within fixed income portfolios

• Analyze complex investment opportunities from external partners

• Monitor, analyze, and manage multiple risk indicators and portfolio constraints

• Synthesize data from various sources to support portfolio reviews and establish macroeconomic and interest rate base scenarios

• Manage investment fund cash flows

• Identify and manage key portfolio performance drivers

• Develop models and tools to enhance investment decision-making

• Perform scenario analysis and stress testing on portfolios

• Review and update investment policies for various clients

• Stay current on regulatory changes impacting investment activities

• Prepare quarterly portfolio reviews and performance updates for internal and external clients

• Present the Fixed Income team's market outlook in committees and cross-functional meetings

• Interact with external vendors providing analytics, reporting, and related services, and build strong, productive partnerships

• Develop, coach, and mentor team analysts

• Optimize, monitor, document, and continuously improve portfolio management processes
  

What could accelerate your success in this role
We're looking for someone who:

• Has a minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in a similar role within a financial institution, ideally in the insurance industry

• Holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field, or a Master's degree in a finance-related discipline (an asset)

• Holds a professional designation (CFA or CIM)

• Is recognized for strong collaboration and team spirit

• Demonstrates extensive experience in fixed income portfolio management

• Is known for strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail

• Shows initiative and autonomy, with excellent time management and organizational skills

• Has a strong interest in financial markets and macroeconomic dynamics

• Possesses a good understanding of financial institution operations and best practices

• Has a proven ability to create, write, and present clear and compelling investment and strategic documents

• Has experience with Python, data warehouses, analytics, and reporting tools (a strong asset)

• Is fluent in French and has an advanced level of English, as the role involves regular communication and presentations with internal and external clients across Canada on a weekly basis

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!

Location(s)Montreal / 1981 McGill College AvenueOther Possible Location(s)Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West
CompanyIndustrial Alliance Investment Management Inc.Posting End Date2026-07-11Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, 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 125 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.

* iA Financial group includes of the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privee de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rheaume et associes, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto 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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