Senior Vice President, Head of Fixed Income and Credit

Job Description

Senior Vice President, Head of Fixed Income and Credit

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to head our Global Fixed Income & Credit Team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in active management of global fixed income & credit portfolios. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, investment acumen, deep market knowledge, decisive decision making, strong marketing and communication skills, and the ability to drive performance and innovation within the team.

• Lead and manage the Global Fixed Income & Credit Team, ensuring alignment with the firm's overall investment philosophy and process, as well as funds and clients’ strategies, objectives and constraints.
• Develop and implement investment and trading strategies across various fixed income and credit mandates to achieve superior risk-adjusted returns.
• Oversee portfolio construction and management, trading, risk management, and performance attribution for fixed income portfolios.
• Oversee economic/market analysis and research in support of identification of investment opportunities and risk management.
• Collaborate with other investment teams and partners to integrate fixed income strategies into multi-asset portfolios.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with dealers, sell-side research, clients and partners.
• Contribute to macro and thematic insight within the broader investment team. Provide regular updates and insights on market developments and outlook, investment views, and portfolios’ performance.
• Mentor, coach and develop team members
• Represent the firm at industry conferences, client meetings, and other public forums.

• Minimum 15 years of experience in fixed income and/or credit portfolio management in a leadership position demonstrating a strong record of consistent performance and effective team leadership.
• Deep and comprehensive expertise across fixed income & credit markets (including both IG and High Yield), instruments, and advanced portfolio strategies.
• Proven leadership capability at a senior level, with the ability to influence teams and drive organizational impact.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and technological proficiency in portfolio management systems and analytics.
• Highly adept communicator with a ability to build deep rapport and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
• CFA designation or an equivalent advanced degree preferred.

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

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

The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative work spaces;

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

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

Toronto, Ontario
Other Possible Location(s):
Montreal, Quebec, Québec, Québec

Industrial Alliance Investment Management Inc.

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