Our client, a rapidly growing and well-established Canadian life insurance company focused on providing annuity solutions, is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Analyst to join their Investments team in Toronto. This is an exciting opportunity to gain broad exposure to all aspects of the investment function within a dynamic and successful organization.

This is a permanent opportunity that requires 100% in-office work in downtown Toronto (Bay Street).

 

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Chief Investment Officer, the Senior Analyst will play a key role in supporting the company's investment activities. This position offers the chance to collaborate with various internal teams and contribute to the strategic growth of the organization.

 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and present comprehensive reports on investment performance and risk, ensuring adherence to investment policies.
• Partner with the investment and risk teams on asset modeling, cashflow analysis, and sensitivity testing.
• Support senior team members in the implementation of the strategic asset allocation plan, monitor investment pipelines, and assist in the execution of private investments.
• Collaborate with the actuarial and finance teams to provide essential investment assumptions for actuarial modeling and business planning processes.
• Liaise effectively with the treasury and operations teams to ensure efficient liquidity management.
• Contribute to the timely production and dissemination of relevant management information regarding investments and risk exposures to management and the board.
• Conduct thorough due diligence on potential new asset classes across both public and private markets.
• Coordinate with Finance and investment managers to address liquidity needs effectively.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining robust processes for the selection, monitoring, and performance evaluation of fund managers, proactively addressing any issues that may arise.
• Monitor risk and management processes related to key balance sheet risks, including interest rate, currency, and inflation.

 

Required Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in investment roles, with exposure to fixed income, derivatives, and alternative assets.
• Strong technical proficiency, including experience with financial projection and ALM models.
• Experience with annuity pricing and knowledge of insurance reporting and regulatory frameworks is considered a significant asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or a quantitative field of study is preferred.
• CFA designation is considered a strong asset.
• Excellent capabilities in MS Excel; familiarity with VBA or Python is preferred.
• Experience with risk and investment management tools such as Bloomberg, Aladdin, or Clearwater is a plus.

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.