Director, Portfolio Management – Corporate Credit

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 Head of Fixed Income
, the Corporate Credit Portfolio Manager plays a key role in developing and executing iAGMA’s investment strategy, in accordance with established investment policies and performance objectives.

You will serve as a subject matter expert within the Corporate Bond team and work closely with the Government Bond team to support the management and implementation of investment strategies for portfolios totaling $8 billion in assets under management
.

As Director, Portfolio Management – Corporate Credit
, you will be at the heart of our mission.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assist the Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Corporate Bonds, in managing investment fund mandates
• Generate alpha through relative value (RV) analysis within fixed income portfolios
• Analyze complex investment opportunities sourced from external partners
• Monitor, analyze, and manage various portfolio risk metrics and investment constraints
• Synthesize data from multiple sources to support portfolio reviews and develop macroeconomic and interest rate base-case scenarios
• Manage investment fund cash flows
• Identify and manage key portfolio performance drivers
• Develop models and tools to support and enhance investment decision-making
• Perform scenario analyses and portfolio stress testing
• Review and update investment policies for various clients
• Stay informed of regulatory developments impacting investment activities
• Prepare quarterly portfolio reviews and performance updates for internal and external clients
• Present the Fixed Income team’s market outlook at committees and cross-functional meetings
• Engage with external vendors providing analytics, reporting, and related services while building strong and productive partnerships
• Develop, coach, and mentor team analysts
• Continuously optimize, monitor, document, and improve portfolio management processes

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in fixed income portfolio management
  , specifically in corporate credit within a financial institution
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field; a Master’s degree in a finance-related discipline is considered an asset
• Holds a professional designation (
  CFA or CIM
  ), as required for regulatory purposes
• Is recognized for their initiative, autonomy, and strong time management and organizational skills
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and build strong external relationships
• Demonstrates a proven ability to create, write, and present clear and compelling investment and strategic materials
• Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail
• Has experience with Python
  , data warehouses, analytics, and reporting tools (a significant asset)
• Is fluent in French and has an advanced level of English, as the role involves daily communication with internal and external clients across Canada

• 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 work spaces;
• 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!