Distribution Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience working in the asset management industry
• Undergraduate degree in finance, business, economics or equivalent work experience
• Understanding/experience in financial markets, equities, and investment strategy
• Detailed knowledge of financial markets and investment process / strategy and positioning
• Strong understanding of institutional investment solutions/structures (Listed/Private) including separate accounts, collective vehicles, LPs, mutual funds, ETFs, and offering memorandum structure
• Strong communication skills in French and English (written and verbal)
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with a proactive and resourceful mindset

Nice To Haves

• MBA and/or CFA Designation is an asset
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Morningstar Direct, and Bloomberg is an asset

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of persuasive, accurate and timely sales support materials and communications across multiple Scotia Global Asset Management brands, deliverables, and channels.
• Overall responsibility for the positioning of the JF Equity Research team, including the development of clear, concise selling points and marketing messages for all mandates based on their underlying value proposition; responsible for the development of thought leadership aligned to the team’s investment philosophy.
• Lead the development of product-specific materials and business development support, including briefing notes, product positioning summaries, and client presentation materials that translate investment insights into clear, compelling distribution narratives.
• Serve as a senior subject matter resource for marketing and product development partners, guiding the development of equity mandate updates and client-facing publications to ensure accuracy, consistency, and strong commercial relevance.
• Represent Investment Distribution Management in strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects supporting the JF Equity Research portfolio management team and broader distribution priorities.
• Partner with portfolio managers and the JF Institutional Distribution team as the primary distribution channel, while also engaging Scotia JF Private Investment Counsel, Dynamic, and other retail channels, to shape product positioning that resonates with target client audiences and supports AUM growth.
• Responsible for the development of a comprehensive support strategy that builds, enhances and sustains knowledge and understanding of equity strategies (both listed/private) across the field.
• Respond to distribution inquiries and actively solicit input and feedback from partners on ways to improve support.
• Collaborate across Investment Management, Distribution, Marketing, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Product Development & Innovation and other stakeholders in both leadership and key contributor capacities.
• Liaise with relationship managers with respect to the ongoing maintenance of existing investment dealers, including the organization of presentations to investment committees and boards as required.
• Lead market intelligence and competitive analysis efforts to identify trends, positioning opportunities, and risks across key equity mandate segments.
• Track JF Equity team’s distribution performance metrics, including sales volumes, client engagement, communication and channel effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies.