Desjardins Investment Inc is seeking a Product Manager, Structured Notes to join its Structured Products Development and Management team. The team’s activities include idea generation, product development and positioning, structuring, hedging, and market making. Products developed include Market-Linked Guaranteed Investments (MLGI), Desjardins Structured Notes for retail investors, and equity derivatives for institutional partners. The Desjardins Investment Savings Account, offered through brokerage networks, also falls under the team’s responsibility. Reporting to the Managing Director and Head of Structured Products, you will be responsible for the commercial performance, financial viability, and competitiveness of structured notes offered to retail investors. This role requires deep expertise in derivatives, financial modeling, and structuring, combined with the ability to drive product strategy from a sell-side perspective. You will act as a conductor between technical functions (structurers, traders, quants) and business partners to design innovative, robust investment solutions tailored to market conditions. More specifically, you will be required to: Define and lead the product strategy, including positioning, competitive differentiation, and performance objectives. Design and structure complex derivative products based on investor needs and market conditions. Actively contribute to the development, evolution, and use of pricing models for primary and secondary markets. Collaborate closely with structurers, traders, and quantitative analysts to ensure technical and financial alignment of products. Analyze margins, risks, and hedging parameters to optimize product profitability. Manage the full lifecycle of structured notes, from ideation to maturity. Coordinate the activities of analysts assigned to the product and provide coaching. Oversee updates to legal and marketing documents intended for investors. Participate in product governance committees and performance reviews. Contribute to continuous process improvement and operational efficiency. 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 a related field A minimum of eight years of relevant experience in structured products or derivative Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered CFA designation Academic specialization in finance, financial engineering, or a related field 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 Expertise in financial modeling, derivative structuring, and pricing Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Strategic mindset #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 General finance and accounting (FG) Unposting Date 2025-11-6 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!
