Senior Vice President, Head of Fixed Income and Credit

  • Employer: Industrial Alliance Investment Management Inc.
  • Office: 26 Wellington Street East
  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Other Possible Location(s): Montreal, Quebec; Québec, Quebec
  • Job category: Business Administration, Finance and Accounting
  • Job ID: JR10025416
  • Job type: Permanent Job
  • Apply before: 2026-02-06

Description

Senior Vice President, Head of Fixed Income and Credit

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Build the future with us

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to head our Global Fixed Income & Credit Team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in active management of global fixed income & credit portfolios. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, investment acumen, deep market knowledge, decisive decision making, strong marketing and communication skills, and the ability to drive performance and innovation within the team.

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What you’ll accomplish with us

As a Sr. VP, Head of Fixed Income and Credit, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the Global Fixed Income & Credit Team, ensuring alignment with the firm's overall investment philosophy and process, as well as funds and clients’ strategies, objectives and constraints.

  • Develop and implement investment and trading strategies across various fixed income and credit mandates to achieve superior risk-adjusted returns.

  • Oversee portfolio construction and management, trading, risk management, and performance attribution for fixed income portfolios.

  • Oversee economic/market analysis and research in support of identification of investment opportunities and risk management.

  • Collaborate with other investment teams and partners to integrate fixed income strategies into multi-asset portfolios.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with dealers, sell-side research, clients and partners.

  • Contribute to macro and thematic insight within the broader investment team. Provide regular updates and insights on market developments and outlook, investment views, and portfolios’ performance.

  • Mentor, coach and develop team members

  • Represent the firm at industry conferences, client meetings, and other public forums.

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What could accelerate your success in this role

  • Minimum 15 years of experience in fixed income and/or credit portfolio management in a leadership position demonstrating a strong record of consistent performance and effective team leadership.

  • Deep and comprehensive expertise across fixed income & credit markets (including both IG and High Yield), instruments, and advanced portfolio strategies.

  • Proven leadership capability at a senior level, with the ability to influence teams and drive organizational impact.

  • Strong analytical, quantitative, and technological proficiency in portfolio management systems and analytics.

  • Highly adept communicator with a ability to build deep rapport and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders

  • CFA designation or an equivalent advanced degree preferred.

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Why you’ll love working with us

· A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;

· A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;

· The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;

· Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!

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Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!

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Still unsure about applying?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

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Get ahead of your career, where your talent belongs

See why so many people choose iA!

Company Overview

iA Financial Group is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 10,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than five million clients and 50,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $235 billion in assets, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 130 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we’re invested in you.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, write to us. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you.