Senior Analyst Bond Investments

Permanent Full Time 

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The Analyst, Bond Investments supports the management of fixed income portfolios by delivering rigorous credit analysis, timely market research, and precise execution support. You will produce decision‑ready insights, uphold our risk and compliance standards, and collaborate with portfolio managers and senior analysts to advance portfolio objectives.  This role is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

What you will do

• Portfolio Support: Assist in implementing strategies across corporate bonds, structured products, and infrastructure debt; track exposures, performance, and risk metrics (duration, liquidity, credit).
• Credit Analysis & Research: Build and maintain issuer models; analyse annual reports, financial statements, and market/sector data; draft investment notes and recommendations.
• Sector & Macro Monitoring: Track macro trends and sector developments; synthesize implications for credit spreads, rating trajectories, and positioning.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare briefing materials and follow-ups for issuer meetings, investor calls, conferences, and rating‑agency interactions; support relationship tracking with issuers, trustees, and counterparties.
• Compliance & Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation; support regulatory, mandate, and internal policy compliance; compile monitoring packs and audit‑ready files.
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: Partner with senior team members on strategy reviews, outlook presentations, and process enhancements; contribute to team knowledge bases and toolkits.

What you will bring

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field; CFA Level I/II progress preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in fixed income analysis, credit research, or a closely related investment role.
• Demonstrated proficiency in financial statement analysis and cash‑flow/coverage modelling; strong Excel skills (Bloomberg experience preferred).
• Clear, concise writing and presentation skills with the ability to translate analysis into action.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through in a multi‑deadline environment.
• Collaborative mindset, intellectual curiosity, and professional judgement grounded in risk awareness.

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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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