Senior Analyst, Investment Funds - Corporate Credit

iA Financial Group•Montreal, QC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about financial markets and eager to contribute to the performance of a recognized asset manager? At iA Global Asset Management (iAGMA), a subsidiary of iA Financial Group, you will play a key role in the fundamental analysis of corporate issuers and in supporting the active management of credit portfolios. This position offers a unique opportunity to advance your career within an expert, collaborative, and performance-driven team, where innovation and rigor are at the core of investment decisions.

Requirements

Holds a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or a related field (master’s degree is an asset)
Holds or is actively pursuing the CFA designation
Has between 3 and 7 years of relevant experience in credit analysis or fixed income markets
Demonstrates strong expertise in corporate issuer analysis and a solid understanding of credit instruments
Stands out for excellent analytical skills, critical thinking, and intellectual rigor
Is highly detail-oriented, autonomous, and able to manage multiple priorities
Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and collaborates effectively across teams
Has advanced Excel skills (including VBA) and strong programming skills in Python and data warehousing
Has a good knowledge of Bloomberg
Is bilingual (French and English), both spoken and written
An advanced level of English is required, as the role involves analyzing international issuers, reviewing English-language financial documentation, and interacting regularly with external stakeholders (analysts, issuers, market participants).

Nice To Haves

master’s degree

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth fundamental analysis of corporate issuers (investment grade and high yield) across Canada, the U.S., and globally
Assess credit quality, financial outlook, and associated risks of issuers
Develop investment recommendations based on rigorous analysis
Monitor covered companies closely (financial results, credit events, sector trends)
Participate in meetings with issuers, sell-side analysts, and other market participants
Support portfolio managers in security selection and sector allocation
Identify relative value opportunities within credit markets
Develop and enhance quantitative analytical tools (Excel, VBA, Python) to support decision-making
Support operational activities related to portfolio management (cash flows, data validation, new issue allocations, etc.)
Contribute to the preparation of presentations for investment committees and internal clients