Director, Structured Products Analyst - SLC Management

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 .

Director, Structured Products Analyst – SLC Management

As a member of the Global Credit Research Team, this Director will be responsible for providing structured product credit analysis, surveillance, and relative value assessments across new issue and secondary markets. They will analyze and recommend structured product investments in a manner consistent with our investment processes, as well as our rating methodologies and procedures. They will work closely with the portfolio management team to analyze market levels, trading activity, and security fundamental valuations.

What you will do:

• Provide fundamental structured credit analysis within the CMBS, ABS, and MBS sectors.
• Develop and maintain close relationships with portfolio managers, traders, other research analysts, communicating and collaborating effectively to review investment opportunities and provide market updates.
• Utilize analytical skills to leverage existing portfolio management systems and third‑party surveillance tools to provide timely updates, opinions of value, and engage portfolio managers on potential transaction opportunities.
• Communicate effectively with active issuers to deepen research relationships and acquire advancement knowledge with the goal of improving ideas and access to investments.
• Recommend individual and/or sector investments with an owner’s mindset putting the interests of our clients first.
• Support growth by working on prospective client portfolio reviews, final presentations, etc.
• Participate in team discussions on economic and market trends, being willing to challenge consensus views.

What you will need to succeed:

• Undergraduate degree.
• 6+ years of analyst and/or market experience.
• MBA, CFA or candidacy a plus.
• Knowledge and/or experience in structured products, CMBS, ABS or MBS.

Preferred skills:

• Self‑motivated and self‑directed, effectively managing and coordinating multiple projects and tasks under strict deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and understanding of the need for precision when trading.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• A collaborative work style and positive attitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bloomberg, Aladdin, as well as fixed‑income technologies specific to structured products (Trepp, Intex, KBRA).
• The ability to remain calm and objective in the face of periods of excessive optimism or extreme pessimism in the capital markets.

Compensation

For U.S. applicants the base salary range is $124,250 – $171,250. 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.

Benefits Overview

• Opportunity to work for a growing global institutional asset manager.
• Excellent benefits and wellness programs 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 and an employer‑funded retirement account.
• A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture focused on career growth development.
• 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.

Job Category

Public Fixed Income Management

Other Information

This is a regulated business; as such, financial reporting and trading pre‑clearance requirements apply to all employees. Successful candidates must declare personal investment accounts and securities investments and seek pre‑clearance on future transactions, including those of household members.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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