SLC Management is a growing global asset management firm providing innovative and diversified investment solutions to institutional investors. We are breaking new ground with a full spectrum of solutions for a growing institutional client base of more than 1300 organizations. Our history of organic and strategic growth reflects this commitment with over CA$374/US$283 billion in assets under management (AUM). As a subsidiary of Sun Life, we are aligned with one of the world’s leading financial services companies, and benefit from the stability and strength of that relationship.

We are a performance-driven organization with a deliberate focus on fostering a development-focused, inclusive culture revolving around our Core Values of being client obsessed, valuing each other, acting with speed and having an owner’s mindset. As part of our team, you play a role in fulfilling our purpose and making a difference. We offer a rewarding work environment that is filled with opportunity for growth where you will be empowered to meet the challenges of a highly competitive landscape.

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SLC Management offers a mix of in-office and virtual work where our employees are empowered to do their best. Generally, employees are expected to work three or more days in-office each week with flexibility depending on their business, client and team needs.

Director, Public Fixed Income, Credit Research – SLC Management

What is in it for you:
The Public Fixed Income team is responsible for managing the global public bond and money market holdings of Sun Life and a growing third-party asset management business, which totals approximately C$123 billion. The Public Fixed Income Research team works closely with portfolio managers and traders based in North America. Analysts are responsible for industry sectors, with accountabilities including monitoring existing global portfolios, participating in cross sector discussions, maintain fundamental rankings and recommending portfolio additions/deletions based on credit, issue terms, market trading levels, and ESG considerations.

The Director, Public Fixed Income position will be responsible for covering a subsector of the financial sector that may include REITs, insurance or finance companies. Analysis will focus largely on global investment grade corporate credit and will be based either in Wellesley, MA or Toronto, Canada. A successful candidate must have the ability to be a value-added partner to portfolio managers, traders, and other analysts on the team.

What you will do:

• Perform fundamental credit research for financial companies and work closely with other members of the Financials team.
• Research macroeconomic or sector specific topics of interest to support team discussions.
• Monitor existing portfolio positions and help in making relative value recommendations based on a combination of bottom-up and top-down fundamental credit research.
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of materials for credit, sector, or topical reviews.
• Participate in meetings with corporate issuers and industry analysts.
• Provide compliance and data analytical support.
• Provide support on various ESG and Sustainable Investing initiatives.
• Other ad-hoc projects within the team and/or across different investment asset groups to support improving our investment process. Such projects could include AI, digitalization, and other related evolving technologies.

What you will need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in investments or economics. Preferred areas of study include business, accounting, finance, economics, or other mathematically orientated majors.
• 5+ years of experience covering investment grade financial companies.
• Ability to work independently in a time sensitive environment and willingness to contribute insights in team discussions.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong desire to learn and be inquisitive
• Ability to make decisions with limited and imperfect information
• Ability to work under pressure and be willing to challenge consensus views

ADDITIONAL SKILLS (OR PREFERRED SKILLS):

• Quantitative skills and interest preferred.
• CFA designation a plus.

Why SLC Management?

• Opportunity to work for a growing global institutional asset manager
• Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more
• Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account
• A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture focused on career growth development #WeWinAsATeam
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Award winning workplace culture - Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., “Best Places to Work in Money Management” by Pension & Investments, “Top 10” employer by the Boston Globe's “Top Places to Work” two years running

SLC Management is a regulated business, and this means that there are certain financial reporting and trading preclearance requirements for all employees. Successful candidates will be required to declare personal investment accounts and securities investments as well as seek preclearance on future transactions including those of household members.

Public Fixed Income Management

We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce offering wide perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients, teams and the communities where we operate. Research shows that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds even if they don’t meet every criteria in the job description.

We will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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