IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada’s leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $242 billion in total assets under managements. The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals. Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management, Mackenzie Investments and Investment Planning Counsel.
Under IGM Financial’s unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy is Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967. Mackenzie Investments is a holistic asset-management partner for thousands of Canadian financial advisors and the investors they support.
At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence.
We have a vision and a strategy that will challenge the way business in this industry is done and help Canadians be successful in the ways that mean the most to them. As part of our team, you will do some of your best work, develop some of your most valuable skills and give back in ways that make a difference in the lives of Canadians. We are proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers (2022) by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive while working remotely, while also providing resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and centre.
Join an unstoppable team that is embedded in continuous learning, understanding, and knowledge sharing. You will thrive in our supportive environment where you can indulge your curiosity to learn, while receiving the feedback you need to refine your skills and abilities. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.
Mackenzie Investments is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively – this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
The Senior Investment Product Manager is a mutual fund product strategy leader and will communicate the complexities and opportunities in Mackenzie’s Multi-Asset Strategies fund shelf to all stakeholders across the country. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background paired with demonstrated communication skills, both written and via presentations. The role requires a nuanced understanding of the value quantitative and fundamental portfolio management techniques bring, as well as the skill to distill the value down into meaningful narratives to less technical stakeholders, both internal and external. This position reports to the VP, Senior Investment Director, Multi-Asset. The Senior Investment Product Manager will also provide input to strategic direction, develop thought leadership, and interact with the portfolio management teams around the positioning of their products. She/he will play an active and important role in support of Mackenzie’s growth in the following areas:
Revenue Growth
Develop messaging and create content to differentiate Mackenzie and explain performance
Develop and conduct education/training for client-facing personnel
Raise profile of competitive investment strategies or solutions to the client-facing organization
Collaborate with client-facing colleagues to develop customized client solutions
Provide insight, content and analytics in the completion of highly customized request for proposals (RFPs)
Provide portfolio updates including attribution analysis to internal partners
Assist Investment Directors and Senior Investment Director in understanding each channel and developing appropriate product strategy
Product Management
Collaborate with Investment Directors and Senior Investment Director to create content for presentations to external constituencies
Competitive Analysis – Analyzing assets and flows, competitive performance, and positioning; communicating throughout the organization
Articulate points of differentiation for Mackenzie products and strategies
Marketing support – Creating content for fact sheets, brochures, or web content. Developing story lines for fund positioning, and providing input on public relations, website, sales presentations, and talking points
Create new analytical tools and frameworks
Develop long-term strategic business plans for existing products
Product positioning and competitive differentiation; define unique capabilities and benefits/value proposition to effectively retain existing clients
Develop and communicate expertise on mutual fund and institutional industry trends
Coordinate with portfolio management, sales, and marketing to ensure and communicate consistent product positioning and messaging
Develop proactive insights, perspectives, product training, and support to sales teams
Product Development
Contribute to new product development ideas
Collaborate with product development and portfolio management colleagues to bring new insights to market
Gather and communicate intelligence from client/prospect/consultant meetings
Build client-facing passion for innovative new products
Business Partner
Client advocate within the organization
Extensive knowledge of investment philosophy, process, performance and research
Strong capital market knowledge combined with the ability to interpret and communicate the impacts to investment performance
Understand investment strategies, performance, and attribution analysis
Develop deep partner relationships with all Mackenzie functional units
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of relevant technical experience and/or leadership in asset management or wealth management businesses.
Demonstrated persuasive writing ability, including the ability to communicate effectively to technical and non-technical audiences
Strong investment knowledge of capital markets and asset management
Skill to manage multiple constituent relationships within the organization
Excellent interpersonal skills, including excellent communication skills and product knowledge
Poise, judgment, and gravitas to represent Mackenzie with clients and prospects
Must be a self-starter who is achievement-oriented, motivated and has proven problem-solving skills in a client service role coupled with creative solutions
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent knowledge of Morningstar, FactSet, and Bloomberg are assets
CFA designation, or equivalent
The role is primarily in English; however, French language skills highly valued
Values and Personal Attributes
Analytical, strategic thinker
Ability to build relationships internally with all levels
Comfort with ambiguity
Flexible – comfort managing multiple complex tasks at once; prioritizing
Creative, entrepreneurial spirit
Ability to implement – not just analyze
Intellectual rigor
Team-oriented mindset
Warm, friendly, collegial, and approachable
Ability to relate well to all kinds of people
Upbeat leader
Client-focused
High integrity
Detail-oriented
Accountable
Please visit our career page by clicking on the following link: https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers
For internal applicants, please share with your current leader your intent to apply to the role. In the event that you are selected, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know if you are in any other internal recruitment process.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing a barrier free recruitment experience. If you require an accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.
Please apply by October 18, 2022.
Job Type (EN): Full Time
Job Industry (Choose up to 3 industries) (EN): Financial Services and Banking
Career Level (EN): Experienced
External Company Name: Mackenzie Financial Corporation
External Company URL: www.mackenziefinancial.com
Post End Date: 10/18/2022
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