Job Posting Title

Investment Analyst

Job Category

Investments, Professionals

Language Requirements

English / Anglais

English is required / L'anglais est requis

Flexible Work Agreement Type

Hybrid / Hybride

Posting End Date

2025-09-29

Job Grade

P3

Pay Range

Commensurate with Experience / Selon l’expérience

Job Summary

The NAV CANADA Pension Plan is a defined benefit pension plan with approximately 9000 members and $7 billion in assets invested across the spectrum of asset classes include public and private equity, fixed income, real estate, infrastructure, private debt and hedge funds. We have an exciting new opportunity for an Investment Analyst to join our highly engaged and innovative Pension Investment team. Our team is a small group of professionals who believe in the importance of retirement security and work closely together to ensure the plan is invested appropriately to meet our short- and long-term objectives.
The Investment Analyst will report to the Manager, Pension Investments and be actively involved in supporting all aspects of the investment process. From performance monitoring and risk management to research and due diligence for prospective investments as well as trading, this role offers the opportunity to be an active and valuable member of the Pension Investment team.

Job Description

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

In this role you will:

• Conduct monthly/quarterly performance calculations and reconciliations.
• Produce quarterly reporting including the aggregation of data by asset class, region, and sector.
• Support senior team members in monitoring external investment managers by attending meetings with managers and reviewing monthly and quarterly reports.
• Maintain internal databases/reports and assist with the development and enhancement of analytical and monitoring tools.
• Execute foreign currency spot and forward trades.
• Monitor the Fund’s cash position to ensure liquidity is maintained.
• Assist senior team members with the due diligence process and evaluation of prospective investments including valuation, market trends, and key investment merits and risks.
• Develop and share views on various financial markets and investment strategies
• Support the development of external relationships
• Stay updated on institutional investment best practices and industry developments
• Assist in monitoring key investment risks.

What you bring:

• Bachelors’ degree in Business, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field of study.
• Enrolled in or demonstrated interest in enrolling in the CFA charterholder program or CAIA designation.
• 0-5 years of relevant professional experience in the finance industry, preferably in the pension/institutional investment context.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel/VBA.
• Knowledge of performance measurement and attribution techniques
• Excellent financial analysis and modelling skills
• Strong writing and presentation skills

How others describe you:

• Exceptionally high attention to detail
• Passionate about investing and financial markets
• Well organized
• Team player
• Analytical and insightful
• Intellectually curious and self motivated

Working Conditions:

• This position is a hybrid position with a minimum 3 days per week on site. 
• Some travel may be required

Notes:

• Please include a cover letter with your application indicating why you are interested in working for the NAV CANADA Pension Plan and why you are the best candidate for the role.

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.

Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for next steps will be contacted.

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