Desjardins Global Asset Management (DGAM) is looking for a fixed-income trader and portfolio manager for its Fixed Income team. DGAM is one of Canada’s largest institutional portfolio managers, with in-house expertise in equity, fixed-income securities and real assets. Based in Montreal, the Fixed Income team mainly manages bonds, preferred shares and money market instruments across a range of mandates and strategies, with nearly $75 billion in assets under management. Our team is seeking a dynamic, motivated money market portfolio manager. This position puts you at the heart of our organization, where you interact with various teams and make many transactions every day. Given the vast amounts involved, accuracy and attention to detail are essential. In addition to managing cash for all portfolios, you’re responsible for actively managing certain mandates. If you are meticulous, have an analytical mind and want to grow in a stimulating environment, we’d love to meet you. More specifically, you will be required to: Monitor treasury accounts daily for portfolios managed at DGAM, and execute the necessary transactions to ensure funds are available to meet portfolio needs Monitor financial markets, particularly the short-term sector of the Canadian and US markets Manage money market portfolios according to the various investment policies and value-added objectives Develop and maintain monitoring and analysis tools to foster a high level of expertise in your sector Develop and maintain relationships with market players Trade a variety of financial instruments, including bonds, repos, currencies and derivatives, to support the needs of the entire fixed income portfolio management team Work closely with all portfolio managers Propose value-added investment strategies Carry out analyses or other ad hoc projects required by the team What we offer Competitive salary and annual bonus 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement Group insurance including telemedicine Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria. What you bring to the table Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field A minimum of five years of relevant experience Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered CFA title completed Strong communication skills in both French and English, both oral and written due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with english-speaking partners, members and/or clients Strong proficiency in Excel, VBA, Bloomberg, and the Microsoft Office Suite Knowledge of financial mathematics Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning #LI-Hybrid Trade Union (If applicable) At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve. If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask! Job Family Administration (FG) Unposting Date 2025-10-28 Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America. We're the choice for over 52,000 employees and we're named one of Canada's top employers by Mediacorp and Forbes. We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance. Pursuing a career at Desjardins means being part of an organization that puts people first. The jobs you found aren’t the right fit? Introduce yourself: we want to know you!
