Description
Associate Director - Portfolio Management
ALM and Investments - Corporate Credit
A career as an Associate Director within the Portfolio Management - Asset-Liability Management
(ALM) and Investments team involves playing a key role in the management and optimization of bond portfolios.
You will contribute directly to performance, risk management, and the development of new investment strategies for the pension fund and the Bank’s balance sheet, through rigorous and proactive management of corporate credit risk.
Your Job
- Actively participate in the management of bond portfolios for the pension fund, the Bank’s balance sheet, and the insurance platform.
- Ensure daily monitoring and optimization of the credit portfolio, including:
- performance monitoring,
- proactive risk management,
- ongoing monitoring of existing investments.
- Contribute to the origination of new transactions by performing:
- in-depth credit analysis,
- financial evaluation,
- investment recommendations.
- Design, automate, and maintain analysis, monitoring, and reporting processes by leveraging programming skills (notably Python and SQL) to support operational efficiency and decision-making.
- Enhance existing processes to improve investment management and reduce risks.
- Support the development of new strategies and initiatives (research, modeling, evaluation, presentations, etc.).
The Team
You will join the Portfolio Management - Treasury and Pension team, a dynamic and collaborative environment equipped with advanced portfolio management tools and resources.
The team’s core mandates include:
- Management of the Bank’s interest rate risk;
- Management of bond investments for the Bank, the pension fund, and insurance subsidiaries.
Your professional development is a priority and will be supported through hands-on learning, mentorship from experienced leaders, and close collaboration with colleagues with diverse areas of expertise.
Basic Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Finance or Financial Mathematics.
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in capital markets.
- Demonstrated experience in bond portfolio management or credit investing.
- Expertise in Python and SQL programming applied to financial analysis.
- Strong initiative and ability to contribute to evolving projects.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and rigor in monitoring positions and transactions.
Your benefits In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:
* Health and wellness program, including many options * Flexible group insurance * Generous pension plan * Employee Share Ownership Plan * Employee and family assistance program * Preferential banking services * Involvement in community initiatives * Telemedicine service * Virtual sleep clinic
We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.
Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.
Making a bold move in a people-first environment We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.
We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
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