Associate, Public Fixed Income

SLC Management is a growing global asset management firm providing innovative and diversified investment solutions to institutional investors. We are breaking new ground with a full spectrum of solutions for a growing institutional client base of more than 1300 organizations. As a subsidiary of Sun Life, we are aligned with one of the world’s leading financial services companies, and benefit from the stability and strength of that relationship.

We are a performance-driven organization with a deliberate focus on fostering a development-focused, inclusive culture revolving around our Core Values of being **client obsessed**, **valuing each other**, **acting with speed** and **having an owner’s mindset**. As part of our team, you play a role in fulfilling our purpose and making a difference. We offer a rewarding work environment that is filled with opportunity for growth where you will be empowered to meet the challenges of a highly competitive landscape.

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**Hybrid Work Model**

SLC Management operates in a hybrid environment with a mix of in-office and virtual work where our employees are empowered to do their best. Generally, employees are expected to work two-three days in-office each week with flexibility depending on their business, client and team needs.

**What Is in It for You**:
The Public Fixed Income team is responsible for managing the global public bond and money market holdings of Sun Life and a growing third-party asset management business, which totals approximately C$123 billion. The Public Fixed Income Research team works closely with portfolio managers and traders based in North America. Analysts are responsible for industry sectors, with accountabilities including monitoring existing global portfolios, participating in cross sector discussions, maintain fundamental rankings and recommending portfolio additions/deletions based on credit, issue terms, market trading levels, and ESG considerations.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**:

- Perform fundamental credit research under the mentoring, training, and supervision of one or more senior analysts and is expected to gain greater independence with experience.
- Research macroeconomic or sector specific topics of interest to support team discussions.
- Assist senior analysts in monitoring existing portfolio positions and help in making relative value recommendations based on a combination of bottom-up and top-down fundamental credit research.
- Assist in the preparation and presentation of materials for credit, sector, or topical reviews.
- Participate in meetings with corporate issuers and industry analysts.
- Provide compliance and data analytical support.
- Provide support on various ESG and Sustainable Investing initiatives.
- Other ad-hoc projects within the team and/or across different investment asset groups to support improving our investment process. Such projects could include AI, digitalization, and other related evolving technologies.

**WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED**:

- Bachelor’s degree with a focus in investments or economics. Preferred areas of study include business, accounting, finance, economics, or other mathematically orientated majors. 1 - 3 years of experience in a financial analytical role.
- Ability to work independently in a time sensitive environment and willingness to contribute insights in team discussions.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
- Strong desire to learn and be inquisitive.
- Ability to make decisions with limited and imperfect information.
- Ability to work under pressure and be willing to challenge consensus views.

**PREFERRED SKILLS**:

- Quantitative skills and interest preferred.
- Progress toward CFA designation a plus.

**Why SLC Management?**
- Opportunity to work for a growing global institutional asset manager
- Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being - mental, physical and financial - including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading maternity, parental and adoption leave top up program, a partially-paid sabbatical program and much more
- Pension, stock and savings programs with an employer-paid match to help build and enhance your future financial security
- A flexible hybrid work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture focused on career growth development #WeWinAsATeam
- The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
- Award winning workplace culture - _Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., 2021 “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor, Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work - 2021, “Best Places to Work in Money Management” by Pension & Investments_

**Job Category**:
Public Fixed Income Management
**Salary Range**

58,000/58 000 - 100,000/100 000

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