Managing Director, Portfolio Manager, 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. Our history of organic and strategic growth reflects this commitment with over CA$374/US$283 billion in assets under management (AUM). 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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SLC Management offers a mix of in-office and virtual work where our employees are empowered to do their best. Generally, employees are expected to work three or more days in-office each week with flexibility depending on their business, client and team needs.

**Managing Director, Portfolio Manager, Public Fixed Income - SLC Management**

**What’s in it for you**:
The Managing Director, UK Portfolios is a key member of the UK & Canadian investment team. This position will be largely focused on the investment activities related to our UK clients.

The role involves; managing investment portfolios, trading fixed income securities, funding and hedging non-public asset classes, interacting regularly with Portfolio Management and ALM teams across Sun Life, and provide value added investment solutions to various business units across Sun Life enterprise.

**What you will do**:

- Assist in the management of liability-driven investment portfolios including both portfolio management duties and trading for portfolios covering fixed income, derivatives and other related securities.
- Trade corporate, supra-sovereign, government and inflation linked bonds to provide risk adjusted returns to the client(s). Review and assess relative value opportunities for sector and individual security positions.
- Oversee interest rate positioning across all asset portfolios. Manage key rate duration (KRD) within strict limits and where appropriate utilize derivative and other strategies.
- Assist in the funding and hedging of all non-marketable asset placements. Ensure the portfolios meet liquidity tests and minimum cash requirements.
- Assess relative value of investing in foreign corporate bonds within appropriate risk frameworks.
- Regularly reviewing portfolios to ensure compliance with investment policy guidelines, analyzing performance, and attend meeting with client(s)
- Communicate effectively across the organization to develop and maintain close relationships with other portfolio managers, traders, research analysts, relationship managers, and finance to respond to client requests.
- Collaborate with the credit research team to ensure that their insights are effectively incorporated into our investment strategies and work to improve the efficiency of this process.
- Utilize organizational skills to prioritize high value tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a detailed focus on the quality of the deliverables.

**What you will need to succeed**:

- Masters or undergraduate degree in finance, economics or a related discipline.
- CFA designation.
- On-going commitment to the investments industry evidenced by memberships, affiliations and participation in relevant industry groups.
- Previous fixed income portfolio management experience preferably in the European or North American fixed income markets.
- Proficiency in Bloomberg, Blackrock Aladdin, electronic trading and/or other fixed income technologies would be preferred.
- Practical knowledge of the asset classes in which SLC invests (publics, privates, derivatives, mortgages, structured products) and hedging strategies for risks, such as interest rate and foreign exchange risk.
- Ability to work independently in an agile work environment to achieve targets and meet deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail and understanding of the need for accuracy.
- A collaborative work style and positive attitude.

**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 sabbati