Portfolio Analyst, 1832 Asset Management

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Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

1832 Asset Management L.P. is one of Canada’s largest asset managers, and offers a comprehensive range of solutions through Dynamic Funds, Scotia Funds, and Jarislowsky Fraser, spanning every major sector, geographic region and investment discipline. The firm and its predecessor companies have been providing asset management services in Canada since 1877, as a manager of mutual funds and providing investment solutions for private clients, institutions, foundations, endowments and managed asset programs.

The firm’s Specialized Credit Team manages assets exceeding $20 billion, encompassing a diverse range of fixed-income and credit liquid alternative funds, ETFs, and institutional mandates. The team possesses broad capabilities and invests across the credit spectrum leveraging their proprietary research process to analyze valuation drivers, manage risks, and identify and capitalize on opportunities.

As a member of our Specialized Credit Team at 1832 Asset Management L.P., the Analyst will be expected to make a meaningful contribution to the team’s continued growth, and will have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to the team’s portfolio construction and security selection efforts with the goal of producing both absolute and relative returns across multiple mandates.
• Develop a broad understanding of North American credit markets including Investment Grade, High Yield, Loans, Hybrids, and Preferred Shares.
• Build relationships with management teams, sell-side research analysts, market makers, and internal marketing professionals.
• Contribute to internal infrastructure and process improvements, including the use of technology and AI to enhance trading and research workflows.

• Conduct fundamental credit research, including detailed financial modeling, capital structure analysis, and review of credit documentation.
• Generate investment recommendations supported by valuation analysis, downside scenarios, and relative value assessments.
• Monitor existing positions through earnings reviews, management meetings, and ongoing credit surveillance.
• Assist in portfolio construction activities including evaluating position sizing, asset mix, sector allocations, and conducting scenario analysis on both an absolute and relative basis.
• Execute and book trades across multiple platforms including managing cash and rebalancing activities.
• Support client and marketing initiatives through market commentary and portfolio insights.

• 2-5 years of financial markets experience, preferably in a research or trading related role.
• Undergraduate degree. Business or Economics preferred.
• A post graduate degree (MBA or Masters of Finance), a professional designation, or working towards a professional designation such as the CFA, CPA, etc would be an asset.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel. Capability with financial applications such as Bloomberg would be an asset.
• Extremely strong problem solving skills

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Toronto

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