Requisition ID: 213997
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

As a Portfolio Manager on the Quantamental & Derivatives team, you will play a key role in helping manage and expand one of the fastest-growing investment platforms in Canada. The team oversees more than $13 billion across multiple mandates.

This role focuses primarily on U.S.-centric large- and mid-cap equities, utilizing both equities and equity derivatives to generate superior returns for our clients.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

Portfolio Management:
• Deploy capital into high-conviction trade ideas and manage associated P&L and risks.
• Oversee aggregate risk and exposure across deployed capital.
• Collaborate with other Portfolio Managers and analysts to generate and refine trade ideas.
• Monitor global and regional financial markets to identify trends, assess opportunities, and mitigate risks.
• Communicate portfolio strategies, market insights, and performance updates to clients.

Equity Coverage and Analysis:
• Maintain core coverage of equities to generate trade and investment ideas.
• Perform detailed financial modeling and valuation analysis.
• Prepare industry and company reports using a combination of sell-side research, third-party data, and financial filings.
• Incorporate alternative data sources into quarterly models to enhance earnings predictions.
• Monitor relevant research, news, and sell-side commentary to generate actionable ideas for daily trading calls.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of direct experience in asset allocation, demonstrating a strong track record in capital deployment and P&L management.
• Track Record: A demonstrated history of consistent portfolio performance with strong risk management capabilities.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, with practical experience in analyzing, forecasting, and valuing companies using DCF and comparable analysis.
• Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of public equities markets
• Educational Background: A bachelor's degree in finance, mathematics, engineering, or science. A graduate degree or CFA designation is a strong asset.
• Analytical Skills: Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Technology Skills: Proficient with Bloomberg; knowledge of Python, Visible Alpha, Alpha Sense strong differentiators.
• Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to Detail: Strong ability to deliver high-quality work within deadlines.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.
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