Performance Analyst

Permanent Full Time 

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We are hiring for a Performance Analyst in the Toronto or London office.

Support the execution of the team’s IMR (Investment Manager Review) process on existing and proposed products for the Individual Wealth and Workplace Solutions platforms. The Performance Analyst will be part of every aspect of the performance analytics process to drive the understanding of industry, client, and competitor trends that influence our Wealth platforms.

What you will do:

•    Support various functions within IMR and Performance Analytics relating to investment policy statements and regulatory reporting such as MRFPs, prospectus renewal and fund facts.

•    Ensure fund performance is available to be measured via third party data vendors such as Morningstar Direct and eVestment.

•    Support the Investment Manager Review process, including both quantitative and qualitative component preparing various materials and acting as “gate keeper” for investment fund databases which are crucial to the performance measurement process.

•    Contribute to and support ongoing industry and competitive research.

What you will bring:

•    2+ years of investment manager research processes including security selection, attribution analysis, due diligence interviewing techniques, performance evaluation, portfolio rebalancing, trading, management and operations.

•    2+ years of experience conducting performance analytics using Morningstar Direct, eVestment alliance, or other industry fund analytics databases.

•    Knowledge and experience in performance measurement and attribution analysis techniques and preferably coding experience using Python.

•    Demonstrated knowledge of the mutual fund and segregated fund industry, including features and options of mutual funds, segregated funds, alternative investments, and ETFs.

•    Highly beneficial to have experience in constructing and advising on investment and regulatory documentation including Investment Policy Statements, prospectuses, MRFPs, fund facts, etc. 

•    Interest in pursuing an industry designation such as CFA, CIPM, CAIA, CIM, MBA.
 

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The base salary for this position is between  $54,300 - $95,200 annually.  This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).  If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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