Senior Director, Portfolio Manager, General Funds

Build the future with us

Would you like to join one of Quebec's leading portfolio management groups? iA Global Asset Management offers you a stimulating career and opportunities to develop and continuously improve your knowledge.

Do you dream of a professional future in which you will have a significant impact on the management of general fund portfolios? The general fund portfolio management team is looking for a Senior Director, Portfolio Manager to join a dynamic and high-performing team.

What you will accomplish with us

• The incumbent plays a key role in the strategic and integrated management of general fund portfolios, primarily from an asset-liability perspective.

• Ensure the overall management of general fund portfolios from an asset-liability perspective, taking into account return objectives, regulatory constraints, and liability characteristics.

• Act as the central point of integration between the various asset classes, working closely with the specialized teams responsible for day-to-day management (fixed income, equities, credit, etc.).

• Analyze and interpret complex financial concepts and translate them into clear messages tailored to different audiences, including senior management, investment committees, and internal partners

• Participate in the development, implementation, and evolution of general fund investment strategies, drawing on quantitative analyses, market scenarios, and a thorough understanding of the realities of an insurance company

• Monitor economic and financial trends and assess their impact on the overall portfolio, particularly in terms of asset-liability matching and risk management

• Work closely with business lines to develop new products and initiatives.

• Work in partnership with the actuarial, risk management, accounting, tax, and legal teams to ensure integrated, consistent management that is well aligned with the organization's overall objectives.

What could accelerate your success in this position

We are looking for someone who:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, actuarial science, economics, or other related disciplines

• CFA charterholder or equivalent

• Graduate degree an asset

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in financial markets

• Experience in traditional portfolio management (fixed income) considered a significant asset, particularly for understanding market dynamics

• Willingness to take on a global, cross-functional, and strategic management role

• Knowledge of asset-liability management and the use of derivatives

• Excellent communication skills and presentation skills

• Autonomy, service mindset, and desire to excel

• Ability to thrive in an environment where performance is the result of collective, integrated, and collaborative management

• Advanced knowledge of French, as the person will be required to communicate, report, or give oral presentations 90% of the time to both internal and external partners on a weekly basis.

Why you'll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;

• A healthy, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;

• The opportunity to work in a hybrid work environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.

• Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness and personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonuses, discounts on iA products, and more!

Apply now and take control of your career where your talent really counts!

Hesitating to apply?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply—your place may be with us, and we want to get to know you!

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we’re invested in you.

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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