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    Analyst, Portfolio Management Group

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Montreal, Quebec, Canada

    Analyst, Portfolio Management Group

    • 202407244
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    • Full time
    • Closing on: Dec 13 2024

    Description

    The Canada Portfolio Management Group is responsible for designing and constructing multi-asset portfolios for Canadian clients who have outsourced this to WTW.  As an analyst in the Canada Portfolio Management Group, you will be supporting Portfolio Managers in portfolio construction, real time portfolio management and continuous oversight of these portfolios. You will have exposure to the end-to-end investment process and have an opportunity to contribute to positive outcomes of discretionary clients as you build knowledge of our processes and develop portfolio management and asset class knowledge.

    Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

    The Role

    You will have the opportunity to learn as well as apply any existing experience and knowledge to a range of activities including:

    • Analysis and support of portfolio construction decisions for portfolio invested across a range of global asset classes
    • Support the development of proposals for portfolio construction, identifying and following up on areas requiring further analysis
    • Support preparation of agendas and create materials for Canada Portfolio Management Group meetings including formal portfolio reviews
    • Prepare written and analytic materials that present and support investment recommendations and actions
    • Draft and maintain clear documentation of portfolio decisions, including support for an audit trail regarding client specific differences from model portfolios 
    • Analysis and management of cash flow needs and movements as well as trade simulations for consideration by portfolio managers 
    • Building effective working relationships on cross-functional teams in Canada across Operations, Strategy, Investment and Retirement and Business Development.  
    • Exercising project management skills as you collaborate with others to ensure projects are delivered efficiently 
    • Contribute to the growth of the delegated business supporting business development by modeling proposed portfolios under the supervision of portfolio managers
    • Applying a critical focus on process proactively seeking enhancements to improve efficiency and consistency in the delivery of portfolio management

    Qualifications

    The Requirements

    • An undergraduate degree with an interest in financial markets both Canadian and global, institutional investing and multi asset investment management
    • Currently pursuing or with the potential to pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst or other industry designation
    • We are looking for an individual who:
      - thrives in an inclusive, highly collaborative work environment
      - has a keen appreciation of process and strong organizational skills with a detail orientation
      - is comfortable working in a dynamic and usually fast-paced environment
      - displays sound analytical skills; ability to grasp key issues and offer effective solutions
      - has a track record of delivering accurate, high-quality work
      - applies their working knowledge Excel and databases to our internal processes and systems
    • French/English bilingualism an asset but not a requirement

    Strong oral and written communication skills in English and French is required for all candidates residing in Quebec.

    EOE, including disability/vets
     

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