About the Role
The Associate, Portfolio Administration & Analysis will become an integral member of the Portfolio Management & Strategy team, participating in virtually every aspect of the portfolio management process. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to expand analytical capabilities, contribute to investment decision-making, and build a long-term career in discretionary portfolio management, with the chance to contribute ideas and influence the platform's development.
Responsibilities
- Supporting all aspects of the discretionary portfolio management process
- Assisting with investment strategy development and portfolio construction
- Conducting asset allocation and sector allocation research
- Screening, analyzing and monitoring equity investment opportunities
- Performing quantitative and fundamental investment analysis
- Assisting with portfolio risk management and performance monitoring
- Preparing economic, market, portfolio strategy and investment research reports
- Supporting portfolio managers with client communications and investment presentations
- Assisting in the ongoing management and oversight of Ventum's discretionary SMA platform
- Providing analytical support to investment professionals throughout the firm
Requirements
- Currently employed at a CIRO-regulated investment dealer, asset management firm, pension fund, or institutional investment organization
- Enjoy analyzing companies, markets, and investment strategies
- Possess strong financial and accounting knowledge
- Eager to broaden portfolio management expertise
- Desire to be part of a collaborative team where ideas are valued and career can grow
- University degree in Finance, Economics, Quantitative Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline
- Completion of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program
- Minimum five years of experience in portfolio management, equity research, financial analysis, or investment management related field
- Strong knowledge of financial statement analysis and company valuation
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modelling and macros
- Excellent analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Experience with LSEG Workspace (formerly Refinitiv), Dataphile, Bloomberg, Factset, is considered a significant asset
- CIRO registration is preferred
Skills
- Financial modelling
- Macros
- Quantitative analysis
- Fundamental investment analysis
- Asset allocation
- Sector allocation
- Equity analysis
- Financial statement analysis
- Company valuation
- Risk management
- Performance monitoring
- Client communications
- Investment presentations
Location
- Nationwide
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum five years of experience
Education Level
- University degree in Finance, Economics, Quantitative Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline
- Completion of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary
- Annual performance bonus
- Monthly revenue participation program
Benefits
- Direct mentorship from an experienced portfolio management team
- Significant exposure to portfolio construction, investment strategy and security selection
- A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where your contributions make a difference
- Opportunities for long-term professional growth within a leading independent investment firm
- Extensive Benefits Program
About the Company
- Ventum Financial is one of Canada’s largest independent investment dealers with approximately 400 employees nationwide and approximately $10 billion in assets under administration.
- Known for its entrepreneurial spirit and client-first approach, Ventum Financial provides expertise across multiple sectors.
- For institutional clients Ventum provides expertise across a variety of sectors delivering a range of research, investment banking, advisory, and sales & trading services.
- For private clients, Ventum offers a comprehensive advisory and wealth management platform for its Investment Advisors and Portfolio Managers who provide customized advice to their clients and access to the full spectrum of securities products and services.
Equal Opportunity
- Ventum is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. If you are invited to interview and require accommodation (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
