Description

SLC Management is a growing global asset management firm providing innovative and diversified investment solutions to institutional investors. We are breaking new ground with a full spectrum of solutions for a growing institutional client base of more than 1400 organizations. Our history of organic and strategic growth reflects this commitment with over CA$387/US$286 billion in assets under management (AUM). As a subsidiary of Sun Life, we are aligned with one of the world's leading financial services companies, and benefit from the stability and strength of that relationship.

We are a performance-driven organization with a deliberate focus on fostering a development-focused, inclusive culture revolving around our Core Values of being client obsessed, valuing each other, acting with speed and having an owner's mindset.  As part of our team, you play a role in fulfilling our purpose and making a difference. We offer a rewarding work environment that is filled with opportunity for growth where you will be empowered to meet the challenges of a highly competitive landscape.

Visit our website to learn more and for the most up to date AUM information.

SLC Management offers a mix of in-office and virtual work where our employees are empowered to do their best. Generally, employees are expected to work three or more days in-office each week with flexibility depending on their business, client and team needs.

Fixed Income Trader, Structured Products SLC Management

What is in it for you:

As a Fixed Income Trader, Structured Products, you will be part of a collaborative US Insurance team that manages multiple portfolios of US fixed income assets with a focus on structured products to include MBS, CMBS, ABS and CLOs.  They will be responsible for trading MBS, CMBS, ABS and CLOs for the institutional clients of SLC Management.  A successful candidate is expected to be detail-oriented, self-motivated, intellectually curious and to possess strong analytical skills.

What You Will Do:

• Review and execute structured product trades in a manner consistent with our best execution and risk management practices, as well as our policies and procedures.
• Generate trade ideas to contribute to client portfolio outperformance.
• Execute trades across multiple product types.
• Communicate relative value opportunities to portfolio managers and serve as a subject matter expert for various structured products.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with broker-dealers.
• Communicate effectively across the organization to develop and maintain close relationship with other traders, research analysts, portfolio management and finance to respond to client requests.
• Utilize analytical skills to leverage existing trading and portfolio management systems, with an eye towards improvements and increased efficiency.
• Support growth by working on prospective client portfolio reviews, finals presentations, etc.

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• 5+ years of related experience.

• Experience trading structured products, including CMBS, MBS, ABS and/or CLOs.

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Proficient in Bloomberg and Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Skills: 

• CFA and/or master's degree.
• Proficient in Intex and Aladdin.
• Experience with PowerBI and programming languages is a plus.

For US based candidates the full compensation range is $105k - $171k.

Why SLC Management?

• Opportunity to work for a growing global institutional asset manager
• Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being mental, physical and financial including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more
• Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account
• A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture focused on career growth development #WeWinAsATeam
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Award winning workplace culture - Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., "Best Places to Work in Money Management" by Pension & Investments, "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" two years running

SLC Management is a regulated business, and this means that there are certain financial reporting and trading preclearance requirements for all employees. Successful candidates will be required to declare personal investment accounts and securities investments as well as seek preclearance on future transactions including those of household members.

We are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range for this role is competitive and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined by your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on individual and overall business performance along with a broad range of competitive benefits.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

We will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.

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