Analyst, Portfolio Management Group - Toronto, Canada - Willis Towers Watson

Willis Towers Watson

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Toronto, Canada

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Description

Analyst, Portfolio Management Group

Toronto, CA

June 01, 2023

The Canada Portfolio Management Group is responsible for designing and constructing multi-asset portfolios for Canadian clients who have outsourced this to WTW.

As an analyst in the Canada Portfolio Management Group, you will be supporting Portfolio Managers in portfolio construction, real time portfolio management and continuous oversight of these portfolios.

You will have exposure to the end-to-end investment process and have an opportunity to contribute to positive outcomes of discretionary clients as you build knowledge of our processes and develop portfolio management and asset class knowledge.

Analysis and support of portfolio construction decisions for portfolio invested across a range of global asset classes
Support the development of proposals for portfolio construction, identifying and following up on areas requiring further analysis
Support preparation of agendas and create materials for Canada Portfolio Management Group meetings including formal portfolio reviews
Prepare written and analytic materials that present and support investment recommendations and actions
Draft and maintain clear documentation of portfolio decisions, including support for an audit trail regarding client specific differences from model portfolios
Analysis and management of cash flow needs and movements as well as trade simulations for consideration by portfolio managers
Building effective working relationships on crossfunctional teams in Canada across Operations, Strategy, Investment and Retirement and Business Development.
Exercising project management skills as you collaborate with others to ensure projects are delivered efficiently
Contribute to the growth of the delegated business supporting business development by modeling proposed portfolios under the supervision of portfolio managers

The Requirements

An undergraduate degree with an interest in financial markets both Canadian and global, institutional investing and multi asset investment management
Currently pursuing or with the potential to pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst or other industry designation
We are looking for an individual who:
thrives in an inclusive, highly collaborative work environment

- has a keen appreciation of process and strong organizational skills with a detail orientation
- is comfortable working in a dynamic and usually fast-paced environment
- displays sound analytical skills; ability to grasp key issues and offer effective solutions
- has a track record of delivering accurate, high-quality work
- applies their working knowledge Excel and databases to our internal processes and systems