Summary
Description
The Team
The Capital Markets Group is an established team of 8 skilled professionals, including a Director, Portfolio Managers, a Junior Portfolio Manager, a Portfolio Analysts, and a co-op employee. This team works closely with external market participants including bank dealers, institutional investors, and regulators, as well as with internal counterparts to support effective funding for client entities across government and its agencies. The team is known for its high level of expertise and its strong focus on capital markets activity.
The Role
The Portfolio Manager, Domestic Finance, plays a vital and dynamic role in shaping British Columbia’s borrowing strategies to ensure the province secures the lowest-cost, minimum-risk financing from domestic capital markets. As the primary contact for the domestic investment dealer community, this role requires expertise in market analysis, relationship-building, and the execution of multi-billion-dollar bond and note programs. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to British Columbia’s financial stability while fostering equitable and inclusive partnerships with key stakeholders in the domestic market.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Degree in commerce, business administration, economics, or a related. An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.
- Minimum four (4) years recent (within in the last five (5) years) experience working in a Capital Markets industry environment.
- Minimum four (4) years recent (within in the last five (5) years) experience developing and maintaining professional relationships with industry stakeholders.
Preference may be given to applicants with:
- Completed additional related coursework and/or designations including Canadian Securities Institute designations (e.g. Canadian Securities Course) and Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
- Experience working in Canadian bond markets, money markets, derivatives markets and in public primary (securities new issuance) markets.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Jason.Lewis@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
This position is excluded from union membership.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
This is your opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful regions in British Columbia and work for the BC Public Service. We offer a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits and much more.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.
Cover Letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES – Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
Questionnaire: YES – You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).
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