Short Term Investments Manager H/F (Toronto)

Short Term Investments Manager H/F (Toronto)

22 Oct
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Mackenzie Investments
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Toronto

22 Oct

Mackenzie Investments

Toronto

Level 3 Mackenzie Investments IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately $310 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.

Mackenzie

Investments, founded in 1967, is a key part of IGM's business model, serving as a comprehensive asset-management partner for Canadian financial advisors and their clients.

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The Assistant Vice

President, Institutional Investment Product Management is a senior investment product leader responsible for the strategy, positioning, commercial effectiveness, and ongoing management of Mackenzie’s institutional investment capabilities. The role combines deep investment knowledge, institutional market insight, and commercial judgment to translate client, consultant, and market needs into differentiated product strategies and solutions. Working closely with Institutional Distribution, Portfolio Management, Product Development, Marketing, and other functional partners, the AVP acts as a senior connector between the market and Mackenzie’s investment capabilities. provides objective feedback to investment and distribution teams; Operating with a high degree of independence, the AVP is expected to anticipate stakeholder needs, establish clear priorities, lead complex cross-functional initiatives, and deliver measurable commercial outcomes.

The role represents Mackenzie with clients, prospects, consultants, and gatekeepers and helps ensure institutional product strategy remains relevant as markets, client needs, and competitive conditions evolve. Act as a senior strategic partner to Institutional Distribution, bringing product, investment, and market expertise to client acquisition, retention, and growth priorities. Gather intelligence from client, prospect, consultant, and gatekeeper interactions and embed those external perspectives into product and investment decision-making.

Represent

Mackenzie in client and prospect meetings, consultant discussions, due diligence reviews, conferences, and presentations where senior product expertise is required. Develop proactive insights, perspectives, training, and portfolio updates that strengthen the effectiveness of client-facing teams. Partner on complex RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, and other customized institutional opportunities, ensuring responses clearly communicate investment capabilities and differentiation.

Act as a client advocate within the organization,



balancing stakeholder needs with business priorities and long-term enterprise value.

Investment

Capability and Business Partnership Maintain comprehensive knowledge of assigned investment philosophies, processes, portfolios, performance, attribution, and research. Build trusted partnerships with Portfolio Managers and investment teams and serve as an independent, objective feedback mechanism between Investment, Product, and Distribution. Interpret portfolio outcomes and performance drivers and translate complex investment concepts into clear, decision-useful insights for institutional audiences.

Share market and client insights across functional teams to improve investment, product development, and commercial outcomes. Advance product strategy for assigned institutional investment capabilities, aligning client needs, market opportunities, and Mackenzie’s broader business priorities. Advocate for product opportunities within the organization and influence decisions regarding focus, investment priorities, and composition of the institutional product shelf.

Lead competitive analysis across assets, flows, performance, pricing, positioning, and emerging industry trends, translating findings into clear implications and recommendations. Define and articulate differentiated value propositions for Mackenzie investment strategies and solutions. Monitor product and strategy performance, client demand, and competitive positioning and recommend changes to improve relevance and commercial outcomes.

Develop analytical tools, frameworks, and insights that strengthen product decision-making and institutional market intelligence. Identify and advance new institutional product and solution opportunities based on client needs, consultant perspectives, market trends, and Mackenzie investment capabilities. Provide leadership across complex, cross-functional initiatives and create alignment among Investment, Distribution, Product, and other partners.

Influence senior stakeholders through clear analysis, sound judgment, and well-supported recommendations, including when perspectives differ. Contribute an enterprise perspective to decisions, balancing short- and long-term implications and the needs of clients, teams, and Mackenzie overall. Remain agile and future-focused by monitoring changes in institutional markets, client needs, competitors, regulation, technology, and investment practices. 15+ years of relevant experience in asset management, institutional investment management, investment product management,



institutional distribution, or a related field, with demonstrated leadership capability. ~ Strong knowledge of capital markets, asset management, and institutional investment strategies, including investment philosophy and process, portfolio construction, performance, and attribution. ~ Demonstrated understanding of institutional clients, consultants, gatekeepers, and distribution channels and the ability to translate their needs into product and commercial strategies. ~ Solid analytical skills and demonstrated ability to use data and competitive intelligence to form clear conclusions and recommendations. ~ Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex investment concepts clearly and influence senior stakeholders. ~ Creative and pragmatic problem solver with a strong bias toward implementation and measurable results. ~ Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality. ~ MBA/CFA designation preferred. ~ The role is primarily in English; French-language skills are highly valued.

Values and Personal Attributes Creative, entrepreneurial, and solutions-oriented Able to move from analysis to implementation COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION: competitive base salary, performance-weighted bonus, education/career support, option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching component. ~ EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & INSURANCE: competitive health and dental coverage, flexible plan for you and your family and short-term & long-term disability plans. ~ RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS: voluntary Group RRSP enrolment with employer matching component. ~ INCLUSIVE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY: living our core values: Be a Team, Be Accountable, Be Better, engaging with community through Business Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee-led groups formed around a common interest, identity, or background). We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Mackenzie

Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.

Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: As part of our Talent Acquisition process, we may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support activities such as candidate sourcing, application review, and interview scheduling. These tools support the recruitment process; We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments;

📌 Short Term Investments Manager H/F (Toronto)
🏢 Mackenzie Investments
📍 Toronto

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