Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 10874

Position Status: Permanent Full Time 

Position Type:  Hybrid  

  Office Location:  Ottawa (ON)

Travel Requirement: Limited 

Language Designation: English Essential 

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ 

Security Requirement:   Reliability Status  

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 99646.37 to $ 124557.97 and are based on qualifications and experience. 

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration , connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. We have  flexibility , in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role. Our leadership style is guided by trust , where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more. 
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment

About the role

Join the Investments and Pension Fund Team, in the Senior Specialist, Public Market Investments position. In this role, you will bring your broad investment management experience in fixed income analysis, portfolio management, and trading. Experience or knowledge of other asset classes would be desirable, including in equity research. 

As an integral part of the public market investments team, you will provide substantive analytical and trading expertise in the management of a wide range of investments including CMHC’s internally managed investment portfolios. This permanent position is an exceptional opportunity within a dynamic and collaborative environment for an investment professional with excellent communication skills.

What you’ll do:  

• Participate in the overall management of the investment portfolios. 
• Conduct fixed income and equity research to meet return objectives within the constraints established by investment objectives, strategies and policies.
• Execute trades for CMHC's portfolios (identify, select, invest, disinvest and reinvest assets) ensuring best execution and resolve settlement issues that may occur.
• Extract, compile and analyze investment data from portfolio management systems to produce reports on holdings, volumes, transactions and/or commissions to support divisional and corporate reporting.
• Develop quantitative models, metrics, and analytical tools to support investment management, performance measurement, and risk monitoring.
• Coordinate, review, and report on the asset management activities of various investment portfolios.
• Lead research and analytical efforts for projects as required.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the strategic and tactical asset allocation decisions.
• Liaise with external stakeholders and the broader investment community to stay informed on developing trends. 

 
What you should have: 

• An undergraduate degree in business administration, economics, finance, commerce, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 
• A minimum of seven years of experience in fixed income analysis, bond portfolio management and trading.
• An understanding of capital markets and macroeconomics in an investment context. 
• Strong knowledge of and experience with technology tools and applications such as spreadsheets and databases.
• Experience with Bloomberg or other similar platforms. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship. 
• Strong project management and organization skills to oversee and carry out a wide variety of complex investment-related projects. 
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision or guidance. 
• Be able to work and thrive in ambiguous situations, adapts to changing circumstances, and takes the initiative to drive progress.

 
It would be great if you also had: 

• Experience or knowledge of other asset classes including equity research and financial analysis, money markets, and REPO transactions would be beneficial. 
• Relevant designation such as Chartered Financial Analyst. 

 
Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

What happens after you apply 

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If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!

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