Head of Canadian Fi Research

Posting Description:
**Job Title: Head of Canadian FI Manager Research**- Should include the location and highlight the flexibility on offer. For example, “this is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our London office”_

**Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. This role is not eligible for sponsorship, and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa or work permit.**

**Aon is in the business of better decisions**

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

**What the day will look like**

Be a key member of our global fixed income manager research team covering global and regional mandates. This includes but is not limited to:

- Providing insight on managers:

- Acting as the primary point of contact for a selection of managers, and having the knowledge needed to be able to field any investment related questions with respect to those managers
- Supporting other members of the fixed income research team as alternate researcher for a selection of managers
- Creating and maintaining standard reports and be able to present confidently to consultants and clients on any topics relating to those managers
- Helping clients find a solution to achieve their investment objectives, including but not limited to manager selection and manager structure
- Working directly with Canadian client teams to provide clients including our OCIO investment team, fixed income solutions and recommendations.
- Decision making ability:

- Participating effectively at manager research meetings, analysing the findings and formulating manager ratings for specific products
- Communicating and challenging team views on a range of investment products
- Work closely with other members of the Aon’s Global Fixed Income team (in US, UK)

**How this opportunity is different**

Our manager research team aims to identify investment strategies with the potential to perform well in the future and that can add value to our clients’ portfolios.

This role will primarily cover fixed income managers and investment strategies which includes Canadian and global fixed income as well as liability driven investments

**Skills and experience that will lead to success**

**Qualifications**:
**Essential**
- Strong academic background with university degree

**Preferred**

Has obtained or is studying for a CFA or CAIA designation

**Experience**:
**Essential**
- 7+ years of experience in investment industry preferably at an investment consultant or OCIO provider
- Thorough understanding of the institutional investment industry and investment processes, ideally through direct experience
- Knowledge of techniques used in credit analysis, security / fund selection and portfolio construction

**Preferred**
- Good knowledge of the key players (both individuals and firms) in the asset manager community
- Liability Driven Investment knowledge specific to Canadian investors.
- Good knowledge of the Canadian pension fund and E&F markets
- Knowledge of and implementation ESG space

**How we support our colleagues**

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

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