Job Description

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 1300 organizations. Our history of organic and strategic growth reflects this commitment with over CA$374/US$283 billion in assets under management (AUM). As a subsidiary of Sun Life, we are aligned with one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s mindset. As part of our team, you play a role in fulfilling our purpose and making a difference. We offer a rewarding work environment that is filled with opportunity for growth where you will be empowered to meet the challenges of a highly competitive landscape.SLC Management offers a mix of in-office and virtual work where our employees are empowered to do their best. Generally, employees are expected to work three or more days in-office each week with flexibility depending on their business, client and team needs.:What Is in It for You:As the Senior Investment Director, you will be responsible for communicating information about investment strategies to both internal and external group such as prospects, existing clients, advisors, and consultants. The Senior Investment Director will also help set strategic direction, engage in thought leadership, and interact with the portfolio management teams on a daily basis. The ideal candidate will be a player/coach who has attained deep expertise in private markets asset classes or strategies and will play an active role in supporting SLC\xe2\x80\x99s worldwide growth in the following areas:Revenue GrowthRepresent SLC in new business presentations, finals, and portfolio review meetingsDevelop and conduct education/training for client-facing personnelRaise profile of competitive investment strategies or solutions to the client-facing organizationDevelop messaging and create content of materials to differentiate SLC and explain performanceCollaborate with client-facing colleagues to develop customized client solutionsOpportunistically provide insight to distribution and global portfolio content & analytics partners in the completion of highly customized requests for proposals (RFPs)Attend due diligence or sales events as requiredProvide portfolio updates to internal and external partnersUnderstand each channel and develop appropriate product strategyProduct ManagementCompetitive Analysis \xe2\x80\x93 Analyzing assets and flows, competitive performance, and positioning; communication throughout the organizationArticulate points of differentiation for SLC products and strategiesMarket support \xe2\x80\x93 Creating content for fact sheets, brochures, or web content. Developing story lines for fund positing, and proving input on public relations, website, sales presentations, and talking pointsCoordinate with portfolio management, sales, and marketing to ensure and communicate consistent product position and messagingDevelop proactive insights, perspectives, product training, and support to sales teamsCreate new analytical tools and frameworksDevelop long-term strategic business plans for existing productsProduct positioning and competitive differentiation; define unique capabilities and benefits/value proposition to effectively retain existing clientsDevelop and communicate expertise on mutual fund and institutional industry trendsThought LeadershipPresent at industry conferences and SLC roundtablesCreate non-product related content for SLC\xe2\x80\x99s website and other media. Author articles to be published in industry and other periodicalsContribute to the direction of SLC marketing themesEstablish reputation for SLC in the marketplaceActively participate in the firm\xe2\x80\x99s PR effortsProduct DevelopmentContribute new product development ideasGather and communicate intelligence from client/ prospect/ consultant meetingCreate client-facing enthusiasm for innovative new productsCollaborate with product development and portfolio management colleges to bring new ideas to marketBusiness PartnerShare insights garnered externally with investment, client facing and productClient advocate within the organizationComprehensive knowledge of investment philosophy, process, performance, and researchIndependent, objective an experienced investment professional that serves as the crucial feedback mechanism to the investment management and distribution teamsStrong capital market knowledge combined with the ability to interpret and communicate ethe impacts to investment performanceUnderstand investment strategies, performance, and attribution analysisDevelop deep partner relations with all SLC functional units and knit groups togetherWHAT YOU WILL DO:15 years of relevant experience and demonstrated leaderships skillsStrong investment knowledge of capital markets and asset managementProven client relations skills, including the ability to manage multiple constituent relationships within the organizationAbility to command respect from the external investment community, including clients, and have prior management experienceExcellent interpersonal skills, including excellent communication skills and product knowledgePoise, judgment and gravitas to represent SLC with clients and prospectsMust be a self-starter who is achievement orientated, motivated and has proven problem solving skills in a client service role coupled with creative solutionsStrong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyWillingness to travel substantiallyMBA preferred, CFA requiredPREFERRED SKILLS:Analytical, strategic thinker with the ability to implement and prioritize a multitude of tasksExperience in building relationships with a diverse range of stakeholdersDemonstrated comfort with ambiguity and a creative and entrepreneurial spritExtensive experience in managing multiple tasks and prioritizingTeam-oriented mindsetHigh integrity paired with a strong sense of accountabilityStrong focus centered on the client experienceWhy SLC Management?

• Opportunity to work for a growing global institutional asset manager
• Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being \xe2\x80\x93 mental, physical and financial \xe2\x80\x93 including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading maternity, parental and adoption leave top up program, a partially-paid sabbatical program and much more
• Pension, stock and savings programs with an employer-paid match to help build and enhance your future financial security
• A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture focused on career growth development #WeWinAsATeam
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Award winning workplace culture - Great Place to Work\xc2\xae Certified in Canada and the U.S., \xe2\x80\x9cBest Places to Work\xe2\x80\x9d by Glassdoor, Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work, \xe2\x80\x9cBest Places to Work in Money Management\xe2\x80\x9d by Pension & Investments

SLC Management is a regulated business, and this means that there are certain financial reporting and trading preclearance requirements for all employees. Successful candidates will be required to declare personal investment accounts and securities investments as well as seek preclearance on future transactions including those of household members.Job Category: Investment Sales & ServiceSalary Range 126,000/126 000 - 210,000/210 000The Base Pay range is for the primary location of the job. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce offering wide perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients, teams and the communities where we operate. Research shows that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds even if they don\xe2\x80\x99t meet every criteria in the job description.We will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to .We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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