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Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income

Definity
Full-time
On-site
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
$115,200 - $213,800 USD yearly
Mathematics & Finance
Description

Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income

Reporting to the Vice President, Investments, the Portfolio Manager will be actively involved in portfolio strategy with a primary focus on credit analysis and the active management of our corporate bond exposures with trading assets totaling $4.0B.   

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Point person regarding the development of credit strategy within our fixed income portfolios, incorporating economic and business cycle analysis for tactical and strategic trading opportunities. 
  • Portfolio maintenance and implementation of trading strategies. 
  • Individual credit and sector exposure analysis and recommendation of trading strategies as opportunities arise.
  • Key contributor to our private debt investment program. 
  • Corporate debt and associated derivatives trading.
  • Collaborate with the team to assist in the development and execution of bond trading strategies.
  • Present strategies and new investment opportunities to the ‘Executive Leadership Team’ as required.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the investment dealer community.

Experience & Education

  • 10+ years’ experience in credit related fixed-income portfolio management.
  • Business, Economics or Math related degree.
  • CFA Designation
  • Strong credit analysis and financial modeling skills.
  • Proficiency in financial information systems such as Bloomberg/S&P Capital IQ.

Skills and Abilities

  • Confidence expressing investment opinions, with excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Independent thinking without merely collating the ideas of others
  • Fundamental understanding of corporate debt markets and familiarity with derivative instruments to support trading strategies.
  • Strong aptitude to work collaboratively within a team, displaying leadership and maintaining strong working relationships with peers.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks.
  • Ability to work in our downtown Toronto offices most days in a stressful and fast paced environment. 

Salary range: $115,200 - $213,800