Analyst Portfolio Construction and Risk

1 week ago

Quebec City, Canada Air Canada Full time

**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.**

Reporting to the Director, Risk Modelling and Portfolio Optimization, we are currently seeking an Analyst/ Senior Analyst to join the team and contribute to portfolio analysis and research activities, as well as contributing to keep our risk modelling at an industry leading level and improving firm-wide portfolio optimization.

**This is a hybrid position requiring at least 4 days per week at our office in downtown Montreal.**

**Responsibilities**:

- Contribute to portfolio optimization analysis and portfolio research activities, including impact analysis of trades considered to be added to the portfolio
- Assist in the development of tools, reports and processes aimed at improving portfolio construction and risk management across the firm’s mandates
- Analyze portfolio positioning and recommend transactions to optimize portfolios and strategies
- Perform quantitative and qualitative investment research projects to refine portfolio understanding and improve portfolio exposures and diversification
- Assist in the risk analysis of various investment strategies and recommend improvements
- Maintain close inter-departmental ties, including with Traders, Portfolio Managers, IT and Operations teams

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, Master’s degree preferred
- CFA, CAIA, FRM, PRM and/or actuarial professional designation, an asset
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience, specific role/title will depend on experience level
- Strong programming skills (Python, Matlab, R, C++, SQL, Java, etc.) and experience with Excel/VBA
- Strong analytical skills and autonomy of thought, ability to defend one's convictions in a reasoned manner.
- Able to challenge ideas in a constructive way, with the objective of continuous improvement.
- Rigorous, disciplined and well organized
- Excellent team player, yet autonomous and dynamic work style
- Desire to keep up with the latest developments in portfolio optimization and quantitative research
- Bilingualism (English and French) both written and oral. This position requires proficiency in a language other than French to provide day-to-day support to clients and employees located outside of Quebec or who require services in a language other than French.

**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.

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