Portfolio Manager - Fixed IncomeThis is a great opportunity for someone who has significant experience and a strong track record in managing fixed income strategies, preferably including exposure to global markets.A bit about the job:We are seeking an experienced Fixed Income Investment Professional to join our Portfolio Management Team in our Toronto office!
From fixed income and equities to multi-asset solutions, our public markets teams build high-conviction portfolios based on deep research, active management, and robust portfolio construction. We take a long-term, global view - cutting through market noise to drive superior client returns while integrating sustainability at every step.
This is an exciting opportunity to take on significant responsibility from day one, co-managing fixed income strategies (both Canadian and global) with a focus on delivering strong risk-adjusted returns. As part of our global fixed income function, you will play a pivotal role in growing third-party AUM across local strategies such as Canadian Core, Canadian Core Plus, and Canadian Core Plus Climate Transition, as well as global mandates.
You will collaborate with colleagues worldwide, leveraging our scale and resources to develop and implement innovative investment strategies, integrate ESG and climate-related factors, and provide thought leadership to internal and external stakeholders. Experience managing any or all of interest rate anticipation strategies, global credit (investment grade, high yield), emerging markets and structured fixed income in addition to Canadian fixed income strategies would be an asset. This role also offers the chance to mentor junior team members, contribute to quantitative approaches, and engage with teams across Research, Investment Risk, and Distribution to deliver superior outcomes for our clients.
This job advertisement relates to an active vacancy and has been advertised both internally and externally. Skills and experience we're looking for:- Demonstrated expertise in portfolio construction, risk management, and fixed income analytics, with a strong performance track record.
- Experience in global investment grade, global high yield, emerging markets debt, and/or structured fixed income.
- Advanced academic qualifications (Bachelor's required; Master's and/or CFA designation preferred).
- Strong quantitative skills with a track record of applying these to investment decision-making.
- Proven leadership, team management, and decision-making abilities, partnered with experience in leading, mentoring, and developing investment professionals.
What you'll get for this role: Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow - is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva Investors colleague:
- Compelling rewards package besides the base salary, including eligibility for discretionary bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
- Outstanding career development opportunities.
- We'll support your professional development education.
- Competitive vacation package (starting at 20 days, going up to 25 days with accrued service), and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days!
- Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion.
- Corporate wellness programs to support our employees' physical and mental health.
- Hybrid flexible work model.
We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working -spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.
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We'd love it if you could submit your application online but if you require an alternative method of applying, please email us at [redacted]. Please ensure that you have attached an up-to-date CV and/or updated your professional profile on Workday as we cannot progress your application without this.
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