Portfolio Manager, Public Market Investments (Ottawa)

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. 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 Investment and Pension Fund Team, where we work to support CMHC’s goals for financial stability and housing affordability. We are looking for a portfolio manager with experience in managing either fixed income and/or equities. As an integral part of the public market investments team, you will manage with the Director, Investments and Pension Fund, the assigned Canadian fixed income portfolios and the Canadian equity portfolio. You will also lead the management of the Liability-driven investment (LDI) program. You will execute investment strategies that are aimed to outperform benchmarks and to provide investment management expertise in achieving investment objectives. 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: 
 

• Manage fixed income and equity portfolios in accordance with the investment objectives and parameters defined by CMHC. 
• Monitor existing portfolio holdings and ensure compliance with all applicable policies and regulations.
• Conduct thorough research on potential investments, and produce verbal and written reports to support recommendations. 
• Monitor and interpret macroeconomic and industry-specific trends impacting portfolio holdings. 
• Participate in the development and implementation of the strategic and tactical asset allocation decisions.  
• Develop and implement risk management policies on good governance and standards. 
• Establish and maintain relationships with other institutional investors and a wide range of other stakeholders. 

What you should have: 
 

• An undergraduate degree in finance, business administration, commerce, economics or related field. 
• A minimum of ten years of relevant experience. 
• Demonstrated experience in managing fixed income and/or equities portfolios. 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered. 
• Strong analytical and modelling skills, and proficient with associated tools such as Bloomberg and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship. 
• Solid organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. 
• Aptitude in leading and mentoring individuals to achieve a common objective. 
    

It would be great if you also had:  

• A specialized designation in investment or securities management such as the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. 
• Bilingualism (French and English). 

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.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

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!