Portfolio Strategist

IGM Financial

$135K — $169K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum seven years in the securities industry with portfolio analysis experience
  • Valid Securities License or ability to obtain one quickly
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation required
  • University degree plus investment industry credentials preferred
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Eikon, and Morningstar
  • Bilingual in French and English with exceptional communication skills
  • Commitment to Continuing Education (CE) requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive portfolio analysis and account reviews for HNW clients
  • Host discovery meetings with Advisors and high-net-worth clients
  • Develop detailed presentations ensuring client suitability
  • Engage in client meetings for portfolios exceeding $1,000,000
  • Conduct training sessions for the National Sales Team as required
  • Perform in-depth analysis on third-party investment products
  • Create competitive strategies to enhance service consistency.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and performance-based bonuses
  • Comprehensive health and dental insurance plans
  • Voluntary Defined Contribution Pension Plan
  • Generous paid time off including 10 wellness days
  • Support for education and career development
  • Hybrid work model with flexibility in work arrangements
  • Commitment to inclusivity and employee resource groups.
Full Job Description
Division: IG Investment Solutions

Location: Montreal

Department Summary:

The National Sales Team in the Investment Solutions business (IG Investments) oversees distribution of all IG Investments products & solutions. Additionally, Investors Group Securities Inc. (IGSI) is a securities investment dealer, registered throughout Canada. IGSI accommodates and administers the diverse brokerage product and service needs of HNW clients referred by IG Wealth Management Advisors. The Portfolio Strategist team focuses on Portfolio Strategy and Construction services for IG Advisors with HNW clients.

Position Summary:

The Portfolio Strategists support IG Advisors by providing in depth analysis on IG Wealth client & prospect portfolios more than $500,000. The purpose of the Portfolio Strategist is to provide a consistent approach to analyzing and providing options on existing client and prospective portfolios. The role has a strong emphasis on the thoughtful analysis and implementation of IG Investment products & publicly traded securities. The Portfolio Strategist Team is a centralized team that provides competitive insights, and third-party product support. Along with supporting the Wholesaling team with portfolio reviews of existing and prospective Advisors and clients.

Duties Include:
  • Provide portfolio analysis and client account review services using Eikon, Factset & Morningstar Advisor Workstation programs.
  • Conduct case & client discovery meetings with Advisors and HNW Clients
  • Prepare detailed options and presentations ensuring client suitability criteria, where individual securities exist
  • Participate in client meetings when portfolios are more than $1,000,000, and/or as needed.
  • Prepare and conduct training sessions as needed for The National Sales Teams
  • Perform in depth analysis on third party investment products
  • Identify and develop competitive strategies and tools to increase & promote greater consistency in the service offering.
  • Managing workflows to meet the Portfolio Strategist service standards.


Qualifications:
  • Seven years in the securities industry in a role providing client portfolio analysis, recommendations, and trade advice
  • Valid Securities License with Securities Commission(s) - Registered Representative/Investment Advisor category or ability to achieve licensing over a short period
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation
  • University Degree, Canadian Investment Manager (CIM), Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI) or other securities industry credentials an asset
  • Strong Microsoft PC (Excel & Power Point) software skills, Thomson Reuters Eikon, and Morningstar Advisor Workstation knowledge and experience is an asset
  • Good standing in Continuing Education (CE) credits
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, team services ethic, and excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and oral in French and in English
  • Ability to participate actively in regular team meetings
  • Strong time management skills


Attitudes:
  • Driven and high energy
  • Solution oriented
  • Coachable - Asks for feedback and acts on it
  • Puts team first
  • Creative
  • Curious and questions
  • Adaptable to change
  • Sets aggressive goals and targets
  • Innovates
  • Confident yet humble
  • Resilient
  • Shares ideas


Other details:
  • Hybrid work environment, a minimum of 3 days a week in office
  • Travel to IG offices from time to time across Canada
  • Participate in National Sales Conference and other Conferences at IG


Knowledge of French and English is required to support clients and Team members within and/ or outside the province of Quebec.

The expected annual base salary range for this role is $135,000- $169, 000 which is determined based on skills, knowledge and experience and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for annual short-term incentive, health and well-being benefits, retirement and savings plan, paid time off and career development.

Benefits:

  • COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION: competitive base salary, performance-weighted bonus, education/career support, option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching component.


  • EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & INSURANCE: competitive health and dental coverage, flexible plan for you and your family and short-term & long-term disability plans.


  • RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS: voluntary Defined Contribution Pension Plan


  • WORK LIFE BALANCE: paid volunteer days, competitive time off, including 10 wellness days off, WorkPerks discount program, hybrid & flex work arrangements.


  • INCLUSIVE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY: living our core values: Be a Team, Be Accountable, Be Better, engaging with community through Business Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee-led groups formed around a common interest, identity, or background).


How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to https://www.ig.ca/en/careers

Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: As part of our Talent Acquisition process, we may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support activities such as candidate sourcing, application review, and interview scheduling. These tools support the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people.

We thank all applicants for their interest in IG Wealth Management; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please apply before October 2 2026.

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