Analyst Corporate Credit

**Description**

**Trans-Canada Capital (TCC) is an asset management firm specializing in innovative investment strategies for institutional investors. Since 2009, the team has successfully managed the pension assets of Air Canada, one of the largest corporate pension plans in the country. Over the years, we have earned an enviable reputation by generating superior returns through strategies focusing on alpha generation in a rigorous risk-controlled framework. With C$30 billion in assets under management (inclusive of leverage), more than 100 investment professionals based in Montreal and Toronto, and a complete range of alternative solutions, TCC is well positioned to meet the needs of institutional investors seeking steady returns.**

The Corporate Credit team is the division within Fixed Income responsible for managing the corporate bond holdings held in TCC's various portfolios. We invest across a broad spectrum of fixed income instruments, including single-name bonds (both investment-grade and high-yield), money market products, and derivatives. This opportunity is on the research team, which deals primarily with the fundamental credit analysis of individual companies held in the portfolios. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with an Associate Portfolio Manager and gain deep fundamental knowledge on several different sectors.

**Roles and Responsibilities**:

- Support the Associate Portfolio Manager by:

- performing fundamental analysis on companies within assigned sector coverage
- Developing issuer and sector-specific credit models
- Producing both written and oral fundamental analysis in partnership with covering analyst; constructing investment opinions, research notes, and industry outlooks
- Monitoring performance and holdings relative to investment objectives, benchmarks, and outlooks
- Monitoring market developments that may impact individual credits
- Collaborating with the broader Corporate Credit team on investment ideas and projects
- Attending and participating in industry events, interacting and collaborating with investors and corporate management teams
- Following ESG developments and supporting ESG integration into the investment decision making process

**The position is based in downtown Montréal.**

**Qualifications**
- Undergraduate degree in finance, mathematics, accounting, economics, or related field
- CFA or progress towards CFA designation is a plus
- Graduate degree in a related field is a plus
- 2 years of relevant experience in investment and/or fundamental research analysis
- Sustainable investing experience is an asset

**Knowledge and Skills**
- Demonstrated interest in financial markets, investing, and macroeconomic environment
- Excellent knowledge of all Microsoft Office products and experience using Bloomberg
- Ability to communicate fluently in French and English (both written and spoken)
- Interest in how ESG factors impact investment decision-making

**Competencies**
- Strong written, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
- Entrepreneurial mindset, a quick learner, and resourceful in solving problems
- Ability to thrive in a high-performance culture and fast paced environment
- Strong analytical mind and attention to detail
- Ability to organize, prioritize and handle a diversified workload

**Conditions of Employment**:
**Linguistic Requirements**

Bilingual (English and French)

**Diversity and Inclusion**

Trans Canada Capital Inc. is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees' unique contributions to our company's success.