Position Summary
As one of the firm's foundational hires, the Director, Investments will work closely with the Managing Director, Investments to build and execute VanEck Canada's investment management function — spanning portfolio implementation and oversight, fund operations, investment research, to build a world-class investment function.

The Director, Investments is a senior investment professional at VanEck Canada who works directly alongside the Managing Director, Investments to execute the firm's investment management and operational functions. This role combines hands‑on portfolio management & oversight and investment operations with investment research and content development — requiring equal comfort in day‑to‑day portfolio management and implementation, as well as cross‑functional business support through collaboration with product, operations, compliance, and distribution teams.

In the start‑up phase of VanEck Canada, this individual must be a disciplined operator and a credible investment voice — able to move fluidly between monitoring portfolio compliance, managing fund administrator relationships, producing market commentary, and collaborating with global investment teams. The role is broad by design.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Includes the following, other duties may be assigned as needed

Portfolio Management & Investment Oversight

Support the MD, Investments in executing portfolio management responsibilities across VanEck Canada's Canadian‑listed ETF suite

Monitor and oversee the investment process and performance for all Canadian‑registered investment products

Assist in the implementation and execution of all investment strategies comprising equity, ETF, derivative, FX asset class rebalances, including trade instruction, settlement coordination, and post‑event reconciliation

Support oversight of derivative usage where applicable, ensuring adherence to fund documents and NI 81-102 requirements

Review portfolio management decisions and documentation for compliance with NI 81-102, NI 81-106, and applicable fund governing documents

Monitor investment restrictions, concentration limits, and portfolio drift; accelerate exceptions as required

Investment Operations & Fund Administration

Serve as a primary operational contact with the fund administrator (State Street) on all NAV, portfolio reconciliation, distribution, and reporting matters

Oversee trade settlement workflows, daily cash management, in‑kind creation/redemption processes, and corporate actions handling

Monitor and reconcile portfolio positions on a daily basis; investigate discrepancies in collaboration with the fund administrator, custodian, and portfolio management team

Maintain operational controls documentation and contribute to the ongoing development of the firm's investment operations framework in partnership with the MD, Investments and CCO

Risk Monitoring & Reporting





Execute daily risk monitoring protocols, including NAV analysis, concentration limit checks, liquidity assessments, and investment restriction monitoring

Prepare regular investment risk reports for review by the MD, Investments and CEO

Support liquidity risk assessments in compliance with NI 81-102 requirements; assist in maintaining liquidity stress‑testing processes

Flag potential portfolio breaches or exceptions to investment restrictions; document and accelerate as required

Contribute to the development of risk reporting infrastructure and dashboards as VanEck Canada's fund platform scales

Investment Research, Content & Product Development

Contribute to VanEck Canada's product roadmap by identifying Canadian market opportunities aligned with VanEck's global strengths in gold, precious metals, emerging markets, digital assets, and thematic strategies

Monitor macroeconomic, geopolitical, and market developments relevant to VanEck Canada's product suite; prepare structured research summaries for internal and external use

Support the MD, Investments in preparation of investment committee materials, product regulatory filings, and advisor‑facing investment documents

Draft high‑quality investment content — including market commentaries, fund performance updates, macroeconomic outlooks, and thematic research — for use by the distribution and marketing teams

Collaborate with the digital distribution and marketing team to align content delivery with the editorial calendar, and fund launch sequencing

Global Team Integration

Work alongside the MD, Investments as a key point of contact with VanEck's U.S. and global portfolio management, operations, and product teams

Support the adaptation and localization of global investment strategies, operational processes, and content for the Canadian regulatory and market environment

Participate in cross‑border investment discussions and contribute Canadian market perspective to global investment processes and product development conversations

Investment Governance & Regulatory Compliance

Assist in maintaining investment policies and procedures, including investment policy statements, trading policies, fair allocation policies, and proxy voting frameworks

Support preparation of materials for the IRC (Independent Review Committee) under NI 81-107 and other governance bodies as required

Experience/Qualifications
Required

Registered or registerable as a Portfolio Manager (advising representative) with CIRO/OSC under NI 31‑103





Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in investment management, investment operations, or a closely related function in the Canadian market

Working knowledge of NI 81-102, NI 81-106, and NI 81-107

Hands‑on experience with investment fund operations, including trade settlement, NAV oversight, and cross‑functional working relationships with compliance, product, distribution teams

Demonstrated ability to produce clear, institutional‑quality written content — market commentary, investment research, or fund‑related communications

Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and financial data platforms (Bloomberg, FactSet, or equivalent)

Ability to operate effectively in a cross‑functional, fast‑moving environment with limited established infrastructure

Preferred

Prior experience at a Canadian ETF issuer, asset manager, or in an investment operations / portfolio management role with direct ETF exposure

Familiarity with VanEck's core asset classes: gold, precious metals, emerging markets, digital assets, or thematic equity strategies

Experience with fund administrators (State Street, CIBC Mellon, RBC IS) and/or index providers (MSCI, S&P;, Bloomberg)

Experience contributing to fund prospectus preparation, ETF Facts, or AIF drafting

Existing relationships with Canadian institutional or wholesale advisor community

Experience in a start‑up or early‑stage asset management workplace

Competencies

Investment rigour: Applies disciplined analytical thinking; holds a high bar for accuracy in portfolio monitoring, risk reporting, and investment documentation.

Initiative: Self‑directed and resourceful; identifies issues proactively and acts without waiting to be asked.

Communication: Translates complex investment concepts clearly for advisors, regulators, and peers through both written and verbal communication.

Collaboration: Works effectively across functions and with global peers; builds strong working relationships within a small, cross‑functional team.

Regulatory fluency: Maintains awareness of compliance implications of investment decisions; engages proactively with the CCO and MD, Investments on regulatory matters.

Adaptability: Thrives in an early‑stage, start‑up environment; manages competing priorities and adjusts course quickly as the business evolves.

Why VanEck Canada
This is a rare opportunity to help build a Canadian investment management franchise from inception, backed by a globally respected brand with deep expertise in the asset classes most relevant to today's investor. You will have direct influence over the investment culture, processes, and product lineup of a new market entrant — with the credibility of VanEck's global platform behind you.

VanEck Canada is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high‑performing team. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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📌 Director, Investments (Ontario)
🏢 VanEck
📍 Ontario