Develop and support the implementation of tactical and strategic investment decisions for the asset portfolios backing liabilities in the Group Benefits and GRS business units within the Canada business group
Work with all existing and new asset classes that comprise the investment portfolio, including public bonds, private fixed income, commercial mortgages, real estate, public equity, private equity, derivatives and other alternative asset classes
Provide investment expertise and educate the business units on unique investment opportunities that arise from various SLC front office teams and affiliates
Monitor tactical trading opportunities and facilitate execution with the SLC front office teams and other supporting functional areas
Lead portfolio optimization efforts in investment strategy reviews to determine optimal asset mixes and identify new asset classes to improve performance and profitability of the business
Support the strategic direction and own the day-to-day management of various risks including interest rate risk, credit risk, currency risk, liquidity and collateral risk in the Group portfolios
Prepare and present investment overviews, commentaries and opportunities to internal and external partners at working groups and committee meetings

5+ years of experience in the investment industry
University degree in finance, business or economics
CFA designation with MBA/MFE (or equivalent) is preferred
Knowledge of broad asset classes across the investment spectrum, including fixed and non-fixed income
Understanding of the liability profile for group benefits / annuities businesses
Knowledge of modern portfolio theory and application, including portfolio construction, asset pricing and risk management
Experience with financial tools or software (i.e. Bloomberg, Blackrock Aladdin, Morningstar Direct)
Excellent communication and written skills.

Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time
Market-leading maternity, parental and adoption leave top up program
A partially-paid sabbatical program
Pension, stock and savings programs with an employer-paid match to help build and enhance your future financial security
Flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture focused on career growth development

Director, Portfolio Management – Group Businesses

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