Recent career opportunities in the Ottawa area for financial professionals include:

• Posted February 9, 2010
  W. A. Robinson & Associates Ltd. is a family owned business offering Portfolio Management and Investment Fund Management services in Ontario, Quebec and the Western provinces. Its president has founded two mortgage investment corporations (mics) with assets of $65 million. The family also owns and operates a mortgage brokerage firm, Pillar Financial Services Inc. (Pillar). It is Pillar’s responsibility to invest the pooled funds of the mics in mortgages on properties in Eastern and Central Ontario. Assets under management are growing at a rate of approximately 20% per year. The companies are expecting strong growth and they are we are looking for an entrepreneurial, analytical individual to joint the executive team as Chief Investment Officer (CIO). Click here to learn more about this career opportuniyt.
• Posted February 8, 2010
  Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is Canada’s national housing agency. CMHC is looking for a motivated and experienced team player to join their Risk Management and Investments Division in Ottawa, Ontario. If you are interested in working in an open environment, CMHC might be the place for you. For more information about this job opportunity, please click here.
• Posted January 19, 2010
  MDS Nordion is a global leader in providing innovative technologies for use in medical imaging, targeted cancer treatment and the sterilization of medical devices. Its products and services benefit the lives of millions of people in more than 50 countries around the world. It’s an exciting time to join MDS Nordion. The Company in the process of transitioning to a stand-alone publicly traded company and is looking for talented individuals with the right skills and experience to support the business today and in the future. MDS Nordion would like to fill the following position: Manager, Treasury. To learn more about this career opportunity, please click here.

Closed career postings:

• Posted December 9, 2009
  MD Physician Services Inc. is a Canadian Medical Association company that governs seven subsidiary companies, is the manager and trustee of the MD family of funds and provides portfolio management services to clients. The company is looking for an Senior Investment Analyst to join their Ottawa office.
• Posted November 4, 2009
  MD Physician Services Inc. is a Canadian Medical Association company that governs seven subsidiary companies, is the manager and trustee of the MD family of funds and provides portfolio management services to clients. The company is looking for an Investment Sales Manager to join their company.
• Posted September 1, 2009
  Export Development Canada (EDC) is Canada's export credit agency, offering innovative financing, insurance and risk management solutions to help Canadian exporters and investors expand their international business. Every year, EDC's knowledge and partnerships are used by more than 8,300 Canadian companies and their global customers in up to 200 markets worldwide. Approximately 80 per cent of EDC's customers are small and medium-sized businesses. EDC is looking for a Risk Analyst to join their Risk Assessment & Portfolio Management group.
• Posted September 1, 2009
  Export Development Canada (EDC) is Canada's export credit agency, offering innovative financing, insurance and risk management solutions to help Canadian exporters and investors expand their international business. Every year, EDC's knowledge and partnerships are used by more than 8,300 Canadian companies and their global customers in up to 200 markets worldwide. Approximately 80 per cent of EDC's customers are small and medium-sized businesses. EDC is looking for a Risk Analyst to join their Risk Assessment & Portfolio Management group.
• Posted August 14, 2009
  For over twenty five years, Bissett Investment Management has been applying a disciplined team approach to managing mutual funds as well as equity, fixed income, and balanced portfolios for institutional clients. They are currently seeking a well-rounded, experienced industry professional to lead and manage their Fixed Income Group. Reporting to the President of Bissett Investment Management, the SVP, Director of Fixed Income, will champion a well defined fixed income strategy that is competitive in both the retail and institutional marketplaces.
  
• Posted August 11, 2009
  Minto is a family owned and operated business since 1955 that has grown from a small homebuilder into a fully integrated real estate development, construction and management company. They have locations in Toronto, Ottawa and Florida. Their mission is to provide quality residential and commercial accommodations to satisfy the needs of the marketplace as well as, support and enhance the growth and well being of the communities in which they operate. Minto is looking for a Financial Analyst to join their team. This person will be responsible for financial and market analysis of investment opportunities and existing assets in the commercial property portfolio.
• Posted August 8, 2009
  MD Physician Services Inc. is the manager and trustee of the MD family of funds, a group of 13 proprietary mutual funds. The company retains and supervises world-class investment managers who manage the portfolio assets of one or more of the funds or parts of the funds. MD Physician Services Inc. also provides investment counselling services to clients with a national network of licensed investment counsellors who provide expert advice and portfolio management services to clients. The company is looking for a Product Developer to join their Ottawa or Toronto office.
• Posted August 10, 2009
  Headquartered in Ottawa, the CBC Pension Fund is responsible for the investment of the CBC Pension Plan's global assets, valued at approximately $3.8 billion. The portfolio of investments is diversified, ranging from Canadian and foreign equities, to bonds, real estate, private equity, hedge funds and short-term investments. These assets are managed both internally and externally. The CBC Pension fund are currently seeking a Senior Investment Analyst to join their dynamic team.
• Posted July 16, 2009
  If you have the ambition, talent and drive, consider a fast-moving career with Canada Post. They are currently seeking a skilled Advisor, Corporate Financing to assume accountability for performing financial analysis related to financial risk, debt and capital restructuring and financing options to support internal financial decision-making.
• Posted July 13, 2009
  Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCO), Edmonton – AIMCo is an Alberta crown corporation managing investments on behalf of a number of public sector pension, endowment and special purpose funds held across a wide variety of asset classes. The company is looking for a Portfolio Manager to join their Edmonton office.
• Posted July 13, 2009
  Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCO), Edmonton – AIMCo is an Alberta crown corporation managing investments on behalf of a number of public sector pension, endowment and special purpose funds held across a wide variety of asset classes. The company is looking for a Senior Risk Anayst to join their Edmonton office.
• Posted July 4, 2009
  MD Management Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of CMA Holdings Incorporated, has 50 branch offices across Canada and is one of Canada’s leading financial management firms, providing advice and products to Canadian Medical Association members and eligible members of their families. The company is looking for an Investment Analyst to join their Ottawa office.
• Posted June 2, 2009
  P3 Canada
  Executive & Analyst Positions (Ottawa)
  P3 Canada is a recently created federal Crown corporation with a mandate to develop the Canadian public-private partnerships (P3) market for public infrastructure. P3s are a long-term performance-based procurement approach which involves a significant element of private risk and finance. The Corporation is seeking outstanding professionals with direct experience advising or working with public and/or private sector organizations on the development and execution of P3 projects.
• Posted April 6, 2009
  The CBC Pension Fund located in Ottawa manages over $3.6 billion in a diversified portfolio of investments ranging from Canadian and foreign equities to bonds, real estate, private placements, infrastructure, hedge funds and short-term investments. These assets are managed both internally and externally. They are seeking a Senior Manager, Risk Management and Administration, join their dynamic team.
• Posted April 2, 2009
  Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCO), is an Edmonton based crown corporation managing investments of approximately $70 billion on behalf of a number of public sector pension, endowment and special purpose funds held across a wide variety of asset classes. The company is currently seeking to fill the position of Senior Credit Analyst.
• Posted March 19, 2009
  Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is Canada’s national housing agency. They are looking for a motivated and experienced team player to join their Treasury Division in Ottawa (Preferred) or Toronto. If you are interested in working in an open environment, CMHC might be the place for you. They value and respect their employees, and recognize their contributions. If you see yourself in the following position of Senior Treasury Office, they would be pleased to consider your application.
• Posted March 16, 2009
  MD Management Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of CMA Holdings Incorporated, has 50 branch offices across Canada and is one of Canada’s leading financial management firms, providing advice and products to Canadian Medical Association members and eligible members of their families. The company is looking for an Product Manager to join their Ottawa office.
• Posted March 4, 2009
  The CBC Pension Fund located in Ottawa manages over $3.6 billion in a diversified portfolio of investments ranging from Canadian and foreign equities to bonds, real estate, private placements, infrastructure, hedge funds and short-term investments. These assets are managed both internally and externally. They are seeking an Investment Analyst/Senior Analysts to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will report to the Strategic Investments Portfolio Manager.
• Posted March 1, 2009
  The Investors Group are currently looking for Securities Specialists to join their Securities department in London, Ottawa and Oshawa/Whitby. The Securities Specialist supports the IG Consultant in the management of client relationships by providing securities advisory services for high net worth clients and prospects whom are candidates for IGSI. The Securities Specialist promotes, communicates and assists in the training of IG consultants on IGSI products and services.
• Posted December 23, 2008
  The Bank of Canada is looking for a Trader Analyst/Senior Trader Analyst - Foreign Reserves Management to join their Financial Markets Department. This department has a mix of operational and analytical duties. Its operational duties include implementing monetary policy, managing the federal government’s cash balances and foreign exchange reserves, managing government debt in domestic and foreign currencies, and implementing liquidity operations, in both normal and exceptional circumstances. Analytical duties include close monitoring of domestic and international financial markets to support the Bank’s monetary policy, financial stability, and fiscal-agent functions. The department is active in conducting and publishing research on financial markets, with a focus on the efficiency and stability of Canadian capital markets.
• Posted December 23, 2008
  The Bank of Canada is looking for a Trader Analyst/Senior Trader Analyst, Market Analysis and Operations to join their Financial Markets Department. This department contributes to the Bank of Canada’s role across the financial system, monetary policy, and funds management functions from a financial market perspective. The Market Analysis and Operations (MAO) team is responsible for day-to-day coverage and ongoing analysis of domestic and global fixed-income markets, foreign exchange markets, credit markets, commodities markets, and stock markets; oversight during auctions of Government of Canada treasury bills and bonds; conducting market transactions as necessary for domestic market or foreign exchange intervention, hedging, and client requirements; and providing advice for the formulation and implementation of monetary policy.
• Posted December 11, 2008
  BMO Harris Private Banking is a leader in providing integrated private banking services in Canada. Their focus goes beyond traditional wealth management to meet their clients’ individual needs. They are currently looking for an Investment Counsellor to join their Ottawa office.
• Posted November 17, 2008
  MD Management Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of CMA Holdings Incorporated, has 50 branch offices across Canada and is one of Canada’s leading financial management firms, providing advice and products to Canadian Medical Association members and eligible members of their families. The company is looking for an Assistant Manager, Investment Funds Accounting to join their Ottawa office.
• Posted October 14, 2008
  The Bank of Canada is looking for a Pension Fund Analyst to join their Funds Management and Banking Department (FBD). This department sets the policies and strategic direction for the Bank of Canada’s funds-management activities, which include the funding and investment of Canada’s foreign exchange reserves, the management of the federal government’s wholesale and retail debt programs, and the investment of the Bank of Canada’s pension fund. The department also oversees the management of financial risks associated with these funds-management activities and provides back-office payment and settlement services to the federal government, foreign central banks, and key national and international payments organizations.
• Posted October 3, 2008
  With $4.3 billion of assets under administration, the CBC Pension Fund, located in Ottawa, manages a diversified portfolio of investments, ranging from Canadian and foreign equities to bonds, real estate, private placements, hedge funds and short-term investments. These assets are managed both internally and externally by a dynamic team of portfolio managers. CBC Pension Fund is looking to fill the following postion: Strategic Investments Portfolio Manager.
• Posted September 18 , 2008
  Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is Canada’s national housing agency. For over half a century, CMHC has been contributing to the improvement of living conditions and the well-being of Canadians through four areas of housing activity – mortgage insurance and securitization, assisted housing, research and information transfer, and export promotion. CMHC is looking to fill the following postion: Analyst, Back Office, Treasury Accounting.
• Posted September 15, 2008
  CN Investment Division was established in 1968 with a mandate to manage the funds of the CN pension plan and is today one of the largest pension funds in Canada with assets approaching $16 billion. The Division’s entire portfolio is managed by some 20-investment professionals in Montreal. The company is looking for an Investment Analyst (International Equities) to join their group.
• Posted September 9, 2008
  MD Management Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of CMA Holdings Incorporated, has 50 branch offices across Canada and is one of Canada’s leading financial management firms, providing advice and products to Canadian Medical Association members and eligible members of their families. The company is looking for an Investment Counsellor to join their Ottawa office.
• Posted September 8 , 2008
  Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is Canada’s national housing agency. For over half a century, CMHC has been contributing to the improvement of living conditions and the well-being of Canadians through four areas of housing activity – mortgage insurance and securitization, assisted housing, research and information transfer, and export promotion. CMHC is looking for a Senior Treasury Officer to join their company.

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