Senior Manager, Investment Strategy
Senior Manager, Investment Strategy
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Requisition ID: 237159
Join a purpose driven winning team committed to results in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
The Senior Manager Investment Strategy is responsible for supporting GIS investment strategy team specifically in respect of macroeconomic analysis and asset allocation decision making. Our team-based approach requires the incumbent to write and review GIS commentary conduct independent research assist with proposals and presentations and liaise with GIS equity fixed income and pooled investment vehicle (PIV) teams. Accordingly required skills include a strong knowledge of global capital markets excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Applicants with demonstrated organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced high energy environment are preferred.
Is this role right for you In this role you will:
- Champion a high performance client-focused culture.
- Work closely with the GIS Investment Strategy team to provide timely and conclusive tactical asset allocation recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative macroeconomic research.
- Support the management of GIS equity fixed income and PIV guided portfolios by monitoring existing positions and ensuring they are consistent with the groups tactical asset allocation and macroeconomic outlook.
- Provide regular support to Global Wealth Management investment advisors by conducting portfolio reviews for existing clients and creating portfolio proposals to attract new business.
- Respond to ad hoc advisor requests with qualified and value-added ideas and opinions.
- Educate advisors about GIS product/service offering through branch visits conference calls and client presentations.
- Work closely with Global Wealth Management partners (Global Economics Global Banking & Markets Global Asset Management etc.) to establish GIS as Scotiabanks thought leadership authority for the benefit of GWM clients.
- Contribute to GIS effectiveness:
- Proactively share best practices and learning with peers and partners.
- Build effective working relationships across the team and with various business line and corporate function contacts.
- Maintain a high level of customer service.
- Facilitate a culture of open and honest communication.
- Encourage the generation of new ideas and approaches.
- Understand the banks risk appetite and risk culture and consider both in carrying out day-to-day activities and decisions.
- Contribute to the effective and efficient operation of GIS while ensuring the adequacy of adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk regulatory compliance risk anti-money laundering/anti-terrorist financing (AML/ATF) risk and conduct risk including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Guidelines for Business Conduct.
Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role Wed love to work with you if you have:
- 5 10 years of relevant investment management or capital markets experience.
- University degree in a related field and completion of the CFA program. A CFA charter would be an asset.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent presentation skills combined with effective relationship-building abilities.
- Work independently manage a high volume of work and meet tight deadlines.
- Work effectively within a cross-functional team comprising individuals with varying skills/competencies.
- Strong project management skills and willingness to take initiative.
- Strong conceptual abilities and excellent perseverance to solve problems and adapt solutions for a wide range of advisors and clients.
- Strong judgement decision-making skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of applications (particularly Excel) and market data platforms (Bloomberg FactSet Refinitiv/LSEG etc.).
- Familiarity with programming and data visualization languages (including R Python Bloombergs BQuant Visual C Power BI MATLAB and SQL) would be an asset.
- Experience with machine learning frameworks and artificial intelligence techniques for financial analysis and investment strategy.
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Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: for every future we help our customers their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice products and services including personal and commercial banking wealth management and private banking corporate and investment banking and capital markets.
At Scotiabank we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including but not limited to an accessible interview site alternate format documents ASL Interpreter or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
