Associate Portfolio Manager, Public Credit
Hybrid · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Associate Portfolio Manager, Public Credit at IMCO based in Toronto (hybrid work model with an office-first approach). Drive manager selection and oversight, portfolio management and strategy, and platform enhancement using AI and advanced analytics. Responsibilities include sourcing, screening, and due diligence on external public credit managers across investment-grade, high-yield, loans, and structured credit; preparing investment recommendations and memos for Investment Committee; structuring and negotiating investment mandates and fees; ongoing monitoring of managers for performance and risk, including attribution, risk exposures, and adherence to guidelines; developing portfolio-level reporting and insights; contributing to portfolio construction and strategic asset allocation across public credit; engaging with external managers through diligence meetings and on-site visits; supporting client and stakeholder reporting; driving initiatives to enhance portfolio management infrastructure through AI and new analytics, in collaboration with Risk, Performance, Operations, and Technology teams. The role requires a solid understanding of macroeconomic trends, interest rates, credit spreads, and market dynamics, and emphasizes collaboration across a high-performing team. The base salary range is CAD 135,000.00 - 176,000.00 with eligibility for an annual incentive plan; the organization highlights a flexible hybrid model and a strong accommodations framework for applicants.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in asset management, with a focus on public credit investing and manager selection and oversight
- Experience leveraging data analytics and AI-enabled tools to support investment research, manager evaluation, or portfolio insights
- Strong understanding of global public credit markets, including corporate bonds, leveraged loans, structured credit, and credit market dynamics
- Experience conducting due diligence on external investment managers, including evaluation of investment processes, portfolio construction, and risk management
- Undergraduate degree required
- CFA designation, MBA or master’s degree(s) are considered an asset
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communicator with ability to present investment recommendations
- Collaborative team player with a high-performing team environment
- Self-starter who can engage and motivate others
- Strong interpersonal skills with internal/external relationships
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