Director Investment Management
Job Description:
Grade: P9Referral Level: Level 1
Division: MI Investments Fixed Income & MAS
IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada's leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under management. The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals.Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.
Under IGM Financial’s unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy is Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967. Mackenzie Investments is a holistic asset-management partner for thousands of Canadian financial advisors and the investors they support.
At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence.
We have a vision and a strategy that will challenge the way business in this industry is done and help Canadians be successful in the ways that mean the most to them. As part of our team, you will do some of your best work, develop some of your most valuable skills and give back in ways that make a difference in the lives of Canadians.We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive while working remotely, while also providing resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and centre.
Join an unstoppable team that is embedded in continuous learning, understanding, and knowledge sharing. You will thrive in our supportive environment where you can indulge your curiosity to learn, while receiving the feedback you need to refine your skills and abilities.We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.
Mackenzie Investments is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
The Role
This position is within a business unit that has multiple and varied responsibilities, including investment performance oversight, reporting & analysis, investment risk management and strategic initiatives related to investment mandate/strategy enhancements.
The incumbent will engage and interact with senior and executive staff (both within Investment Management and across the organization) in fulfillment of several of these roles.
The position can be either in Toronto or Winnipeg
Key Accountabilities:
- Support the CIO investment performance and risk management functions for both internal and external (sub-advised) mandates/strategies, including development of the oversight reporting & analysis leveraging large databases sources and reporting/visualization software.
- In collaboration with the VP, Investment Management oversee mid-large strategic initiatives as it relates to investment mandates/strategies across Mackenzie and its institutional strategic accounts.
- Support the account master, benchmark management and product disclosure certification processes for investment mandates/strategies.
- In collaboration with the Chief Investment Officers and VP, Investment Management, provide analytical insights into new or existing investment mandates/strategies, including robust competitive analyses and recommendations for several governance committees, including the Board of Directors.
- Lead scalable and flexible business unit operational processes with effective controls to satisfy compliance and regulatory requirement
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree in a related discipline
- Master’s degree or industry specific courses is an asset
- 7-10 years of relevant experience in a similar role
- Enrolled within CFA program (minimum requirement) or CFA designation (preferred)
- Demonstrable knowledge of financial markets
- Demonstrable knowledge of databases and reporting/visualization tools (e.g. Tableau)
- Attention to detail, accurate numerical skills and highly organized
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work within teams and individually
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Please visit our career page by clicking on the following link: https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers
We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing a barrier free recruitment experience. If you require an accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.
Please apply by November 7, 2024.
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