At Fiera Capital

We invest in creating a culture of purpose that makes our people feel valued, cared for, seen, and heard. Our approach to employee experience is tailored to your needs and ambitions:

Your Inclusive Experience: We are committed to cultivating an inclusive, safe, and trusting work environment.
Your Growth & Empowerment: We have ambitious growth goals for our firm, which makes us a great place to advance your career.
Your Rewards & Recognition: We deeply value our people and their contributions and that’s reflected in our competitive compensation and benefits packages and our collaborative culture.
Your Wellness Your Way: We strive to create a healthy work environment and we offer programs designed to support our employees’ wellbeing.

What we are looking for:

The Client Portfolio Manager acts as an extension of, and a proxy for, the Fiera Active & Strategic Fixed Income investment team. This key hire is responsible for independently driving new sales and client retention by working closely with the sales teams. The candidate will demonstrate subject matter expertise and articulate the respective investment philosophies and processes associated with our investment capabilities during prospect meetings, finals presentations, consultant meetings and client portfolio reviews. This key professional also drives the development of research, analysis, competitive intelligence and thought leadership.

Your responsibilities:

Key functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Drive new sales and client retention effectively for the ASFI investment strategies:
- Execute business development plan co-developed with senior ASFI team members.
- Take the lead on all customer service activities (KYC) in close collaboration with the various IPMs assigned to ASFI customers.
- Engage in client / consultant meetings (current and new), in collaboration with the sales team and ASFI team members.
- More generally, participate in the evolution of ASFI in the realization of its short- and long-term strategic plan, for the benefit of its members, customers and the entire Fiera Capital organization.

Monitor ASFI investment solutions through recurring internal/external communications:
- Produce and update all tools, documents, and databases essential to the smooth operation of the ASFI team's business development and customer service activities.
- Explain ASFI's investment strategies, at a level similar to that of a PM, while keeping an eye on industry trends and potential implications for our service offering.
- Collaborate daily with other Fiera Capital teams to educate, inform, clarify and coordinate business development and customer service efforts.

Other responsibilities include:
- Oversee the RFP process and client communications from a team perspective, including database management and preliminary answers, minimizing Portfolio Manager involvement.
- Coordinate roadshow logistics.
- Administer consultant and client questionnaires and requests.

Must have requirements to be successful in this role:

10+ years of recent, relevant experience in a portfolio specialist, client portfolio manager, investment strategist or similar role; prior portfolio management or investment analyst experience is ideal.
Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree, especially MBA or MS in Finance or Investments preferred.
A quantitative academic or professional background would be an asset.
ASA and/or CFA Charter holder as well as a Series 7 & 63 strongly desired
In-depth knowledge of the characteristics associated with fixed-income securities/portfolios and their impact in different potential economic environments.
In-depth knowledge of the characteristics and analysis of alternative classes and/or non-public fixed-income securities that form part of our service offering is also an asset.
Demonstrated ability to credibly articulate the process, value, and fit of the Fiera strategies across multiple distribution channels and audiences of varying levels of investment sophistication.
Proven ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
Exceptional problem solving, organization and time management skills.
High sense of urgency and degree of initiative and self-motivation
Results-orientation with a high degree of professional and corporate responsibility

Additional Information:

Fiera Capital adheres to a hybrid working environment with 3 days in-office per week
If you are interested in a career at Fiera Capital and you meet 70% or more of the requirements, do not hesitate to submit your application!

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For all positions in Quebec (Montreal and Laval), proficiency in French, both spoken and written, is mandatory. Working English proficiency is also required in order to serve our offices and clients around the world.

Fiera Capital subscribes to the principle of employment equity. Our staff is our most valuable asset, and our goal is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone can achieve their true potential.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or on the basis of disability, genetic information or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Fiera Capital will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.

All staffing decisions, including hiring and promotion decisions, will be based on merit, skills, performance, and business needs. We are pleased to receive applications from qualified individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Job applicants who are individually selected for an interview will be notified that accommodations are available upon request. If a selected participant requests accommodation, Fiera Capital shall consult with the applicant and provide, or arrange for the provision of, suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Fiera Capital. We will only contact those selected for an interview.

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