Analyst, Bond Investments

The Canada Life Assurance Company • Winnipeg, MB

7d • CA$52,500 - CA$78,800 • Onsite

About The Position

The Analyst, Bond Investments supports the management of fixed income portfolios by delivering rigorous credit analysis, timely market research, and precise execution support. You will produce decision‑ready insights, uphold our risk and compliance standards, and collaborate with portfolio managers and senior analysts to advance portfolio objectives. This role is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field; CFA Level I/II progress preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in fixed income analysis, credit research, or a closely related investment role.
• Demonstrated proficiency in financial statement analysis and cash‑flow/coverage modelling; strong Excel skills (Bloomberg experience preferred).
• Clear, concise writing and presentation skills with the ability to translate analysis into action.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through in a multi‑deadline environment.
• Collaborative mindset, intellectual curiosity, and professional judgement grounded in risk awareness.

Nice To Haves

• CFA Level I/II progress preferred.
• Bloomberg experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing strategies across corporate bonds, structured products, and infrastructure debt; track exposures, performance, and risk metrics (duration, liquidity, credit).
• Build and maintain issuer models; analyse annual reports, financial statements, and market/sector data; draft investment notes and recommendations.
• Track macro trends and sector developments; synthesize implications for credit spreads, rating trajectories, and positioning.
• Prepare briefing materials and follow-ups for issuer meetings, investor calls, conferences, and rating‑agency interactions; support relationship tracking with issuers, trustees, and counterparties.
• Maintain accurate documentation; support regulatory, mandate, and internal policy compliance; compile monitoring packs and audit‑ready files.
• Partner with senior team members on strategy reviews, outlook presentations, and process enhancements; contribute to team knowledge bases and toolkits.

Benefits

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level