Senior Analyst Portfolio Construction and Risk

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 a Senior Analyst to join the team and contribute to the development of portfolio optimization tools and models, as well as to the continuous improvement of risk modeling methodologies. They will also participate in the implementation of quantitative solutions aimed at enhancing portfolio construction, diversification, and performance across the firm.

The candidate will choose TCC because of its collaborative work environment, its innovative approach to asset management, the sophistication and diversification of its investment strategies, its growth potential, the tight-knit relationship amongst the investment teams and the competitiveness of its total compensation package.

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

• Play a key role in the development and evolution of portfolio optimization models, contributing to the design of innovative quantitative approaches that support investment decision-making.
• Conduct in-depth analyses of portfolio positioning, sensitivities, and sources of risk, and provide actionable recommendations to improve portfolio efficiency and robustness.
• Design, develop, and maintain advanced analytical tools to enhance portfolio construction, risk measurement, and strategic consistency across mandates.
• Actively contributes to the ongoing improvement of internal risk models, including their calibration and integration into optimization processes.
• Work closely with portfolio management, trading, technology, and operations teams to ensure effective and consistent implementation of developed tools and models.
• Promote quantitative best practices within the team and contribute to the continuous evolution of portfolio analysis methodologies across the firm.

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 7 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
• 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
• Bilingual (spoken/written) French and English, essential

Conditions Of Employment

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.

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.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.

Trans Canada Capital Inc. thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.