IA Financial Group

Senior Analyst, Investment Funds - Corporate Credit

IA Financial Group$75K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related field (master's preferred)
  • CFA designation holder or in progress
  • 3 to 7 years of credit analysis or fixed income experience
  • Strong expertise in corporate issuer analysis
  • Advanced analytical skills and critical thinking
  • Detail-oriented with ability to manage competing priorities
  • Strong communication skills and teamwork orientation
  • Advanced Excel (including VBA) and programming skills in Python
  • Familiarity with Bloomberg
  • Bilingual proficiency in French and English

Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth analysis of corporate issuers across various regions
  • Assess credit quality and financial outlook of issuers
  • Develop investment recommendations from thorough analysis
  • Monitor financial results and sector trends of covered companies
  • Engage with issuers and market participants in discussions
  • Support portfolio managers in selecting securities and allocating sectors
  • Identify relative value opportunities within credit markets
  • Enhance quantitative analytical tools for decision support
  • Handle operational activities related to portfolio management
  • Contribute to create presentations for investment committees

Benefits

  • Work environment focused on learning and excellence
  • Collaborative and inclusive company culture
  • Hybrid work model promoting work-life balance
  • Location flexibility between Québec City or Montréal
  • Flexible group insurance
  • Competitive retirement plan and share purchase plan
  • Wellness days and vacation policies
  • Telemedicine access and employee assistance programs
  • Performance bonuses and discounts on iA products
Full Job Description
Job Description

What you will accomplish with us

As a Senior Analyst, Investment Funds - Corporate Credit, you will be central to our mission. Your main responsibilities will include:
  • Conduct in-depth fundamental analysis of corporate issuers (investment grade and high yield) across Canada, the U.S., and globally
  • Assess credit quality, financial outlook, and associated risks of issuers
  • Develop investment recommendations based on rigorous analysis
  • Monitor covered companies closely (financial results, credit events, sector trends)
  • Participate in meetings with issuers, sell-side analysts, and other market participants
  • Support portfolio managers in security selection and sector allocation
  • Identify relative value opportunities within credit markets
  • Develop and enhance quantitative analytical tools (Excel, VBA, Python) to support decision-making
  • Support operational activities related to portfolio management (cash flows, data validation, new issue allocations, etc.)
  • Contribute to the preparation of presentations for investment committees and internal clients
What will help you succeed in this role

We are looking for someone who:
  • Holds a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field (master's degree is an asset)
  • Holds or is actively pursuing the CFA designation
  • Has between 3 and 7 years of relevant experience in credit analysis or fixed income markets
  • Demonstrates strong expertise in corporate issuer analysis and a solid understanding of credit instruments
  • Stands out for excellent analytical skills, critical thinking, and intellectual rigor
  • Is highly detail-oriented, autonomous, and able to manage multiple priorities
  • Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and collaborates effectively across teams
  • Has advanced Excel skills (including VBA) and strong programming skills in Python and data warehousing
  • Has a good knowledge of Bloomberg
  • Is bilingual (French and English), both spoken and written

Language requirement (Bill 96):
An advanced level of English is required, as the role involves analyzing international issuers, reviewing English-language financial documentation, and interacting regularly with external stakeholders (analysts, issuers, market participants).
Why you'll love working with us
  • A work environment where learning and development meet a shared commitment to excellence
  • A collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven culture
  • A hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance
  • The opportunity to work from Québec City or Montréal
  • Competitive benefits, including: Flexible group insurance Competitive retirement plan Share purchase plan Vacation and wellness days Telemedicine and employee assistance program Performance bonus Discounts on iA products and more
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Invest in your talent and apply now!

Not sure you meet all the requirements? At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply - your next opportunity could be with us, and we want to get to know you.

Location(s)
Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West

Other Possible Location(s)
Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue

Company
Industrial Alliance Investment Management Inc.

Posting End Date
2026-07-26

About IA Financial Group

IA Financial Group is a Canadian insurance and financial services company. The company offers a wide range of products and services including life and health insurance, mutual funds, securities, auto and home insurance, mortgages, and loans. IA Financial Group has been in business for over 125 years and has over 5,500 employees. The company is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. IA Financial Group is also committed to giving back to the community and has a strong corporate social responsibility program.
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