Director, Portfolio Management - Corporate Credit

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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

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!

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;

• Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

• Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West
• Toronto / 26 Wellington Street East

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