Investment Analyst (High yield bonds and equity)

iA Financial Group•Toronto, ON

9d•CA$100,000 - CA$140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

iA Global Asset Management (iAGAM), a subsidiary of iA Financial Group, is seeking an Investment Analyst specializing in high yield bonds and equity. This role is crucial to the mission of iAGAM, a competitive portfolio manager with nearly $100 billion in assets under management. The analyst will be part of the investment team managing approximately $4.8 billion in assets within iAGAM, contributing to the management of portfolios for iA Financial Group's general funds, segregated funds, and mutual funds.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree required
3 - 8 years of relevant work experience related to investment analysis
Exceptional analytical research skills, curiosity and intellectual rigour
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to react quickly and under pressure
Excellent communication skills
Rigour in analysis and in constructing valuation models
Genuine passion for investment analysis
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated and able to work independently

Nice To Haves

Experience in fixed income is advantageous

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Investments – Strategic Family of Funds - you will be a member of the investment team managing approximately $4.8 billion in assets within iAGAM.
Performing quantitative and qualitative research and analysis of North American high yield bond and equity markets.
Evaluating investments and opportunities based on the iAGAM’s Strategic Funds Investment Process
Ad hoc research, analysis and portfolio related project work
Developing and updating valuation and market related investment models
Assisting in the development of monthly/quarterly/annual previews and summaries for clients
Evaluation, analysis and preparation of periodic reports pertaining to portfolio performance and attribution of returns and general day-to-day discussions on key investment developments
Participating in the sales process by supporting various distribution networks