Investment Analyst, Private Debt - Toronto, Canada - THE EMPIRE LIFE INS. CO

THE EMPIRE LIFE INS. CO

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Investment Analyst, Private Debt:

Location:
Hybrid Toronto
Empire life is looking to hire an Investment analyst, Private Debt to join our Toronto Investment Fixed Income team

The Empire Life Insurance Company ("Empire Life") is among the largest private fixed income
investors in Canada, with a strong and growing portfolio of high quality private debt Investments.

Established in 1923 and a subsidiary of E-L Financial Corporation Limited, Empire Life provides
individual and group life and health insurance, investment and retirement products. The
company's mission is to make it simple, fast and easy for Canadians to get the products and
services they need to build wealth, generate income, and achieve financial security. As of
September 30, 2023, Empire Life had total assets under management of $17.2 billion. Follow us

As an Investment Analyst, Private Debt you'll assist in the active management of Empire Life's
Private Debt portfolio, covering a wide range of asset classes including debt private placements,
commercial mortgages, assetbacked securities, commercial loans, and private equity.

Why pursue this opportunity

The role this is a new position and your chance to join a growing team, while being provided the opportunity to make an impact.
Play an integral role:

this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your skills, while directly contributing to the business unit you are a part of.
What you'll be working on
Prepare detailed annual credit reviews and ratings scorecards

Monitor portfolio performance, including regular covenant compliance oversight Collect, review and analyze industry, company and economic information Participate in investor presentations and assist in evaluating new investment opportunities Assist with the analysis and preparation of investment summaries and recommendations Coordinate deal closings with other internal and external stakeholders (e.g., backoffice, legal, risk management) Assist with ad hoc projects as they arise
What we're looking for you to have: MBA or other university degree with concentration in finance, investments, economics, mathematics, statistics, quantitative methods years of experience in the analysis of fixed income investments such as public bonds, private debt, and commercial mortgages gained in commercial, corporate, or investment banking, a life insurance company, debt capital markets dealer, or an investment manager Strong knowledge of credit principles and capital markets Strong financial analysis skills and a good understanding of basic accounting principles Strong written and oral communication skills High proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint Attention to detail and good time management skills Welldeveloped evaluation, decisionmaking and problem solving skills Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and eager to take on responsibility Familiarity with credit rating agency reporting and methodologies considered an asset Completion of or enrollment in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program Experience with Bloomberg considered an asset
Beyond the salary: For regular fulltime positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

Competitive salaries with annual pay increases
Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions
A comprehensive employerfunded benefits package that includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health account
Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.
Four weeks annual vacation from hire date
A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching
Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave
Employersponsored wellness and recognition programs
A cash employee referral program

Get to know us:

Established in 1923 and a subsidiary of E-L Financial Corporation Limited, Empire Life provides
individual and group life and health insurance, investment and retirement products. The
company's mission is to make it simple, fast and easy for Canadians to get the products and
services they need to build wealth, generate income, and achieve financial security. As of
September 30, 2023, Empire Life had total assets under management of $17.2 billion. Follow us