Portfolio Analyst, 1832 Asset Management
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About the Role
Scotiabank's 1832 Asset Management is seeking a Portfolio Analyst for the Specialized Credit Team. The role involves fundamental credit research, portfolio construction, trade execution, and supporting client initiatives.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct fundamental credit research, including detailed financial modeling, capital structure analysis, and review of credit documentation
- Generate investment recommendations supported by valuation analysis, downside scenarios, and relative value assessments
- Monitor existing positions through earnings reviews, management meetings, and ongoing credit surveillance
- Assist in portfolio construction activities including evaluating position sizing, asset mix, sector allocations, and conducting scenario analysis
- Execute and book trades across multiple platforms including managing cash and rebalancing activities
- Support client and marketing initiatives through market commentary and portfolio insights
Requirements
- 2 5 years of financial markets experience, preferably in a research or trading related role
- Undergraduate degree; Business or Economics preferred
- Post graduate degree (MBA or Masters of Finance) or professional designation (CFA, CPA) would be an asset
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Capability with financial applications such as Bloomberg would be an asset
- Extremely strong problem solving skills
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Purpose
- As a member of our Specialized Credit Team at 1832 Asset Management L.P., the Analyst will contribute to portfolio construction and security selection efforts.
- Develop a broad understanding of North American credit markets including Investment Grade, High Yield, Loans, Hybrids, and Preferred Shares.
- Build relationships with management teams, sell side research analysts, market makers, and internal marketing professionals.
- Contribute to internal infrastructure and process improvements, including the use of technology and AI to enhance trading and research workflows.
In this role, you will:
- Conduct fundamental credit research, including detailed financial modeling, capital structure analysis, and review of credit documentation.
- Generate investment recommendations supported by valuation analysis, downside scenarios, and relative value assessments.
- Monitor existing positions through earnings reviews, management meetings, and ongoing credit surveillance.
- Assist in portfolio construction activities including evaluating position sizing, asset mix, sector allocations, and conducting scenario analysis on both an absolute and relative basis.
- Execute and book trades across multiple platforms including managing cash and rebalancing activities.
- Support client and marketing initiatives through market commentary and portfolio insights.
Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?
- 2 5 years of financial markets experience, preferably in a research or trading related role.
- Undergraduate degree. Business or Economics preferred.
- A post graduate degree (MBA or Masters of Finance), a professional designation, or working towards a professional designation such as the CFA, CPA, etc would be an asset.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel. Capability with financial applications such as Bloomberg would be an asset.
- Extremely strong problem solving skills.
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