Strategist, Fixed Income Strategies

RBC Wealth Management's Toronto-based Portfolio Advisory Group (PAG) is a team of roughly 30 professionals responsible for providing independent investment advice and portfolio management guidance to nearly 2,000 investment advisors working under the RBC Dominion Securities (RBC DS) banner in Canada. As a Strategist on our PAG Fixed Income Strategies desk, you will help shape investment views from the heart of Canada's fixed income market, on the RBC trade floor at 200 Bay Street. In a highly visible role, you will deliver market opinions, actionable fixed income investment ideas, macro-economic outlook, asset allocation, and individual security selection guidance to RBC DS Investment Advisors. You will also participate in the management of active bond SMAs and discretionary portfolios. Responsibilities Collaboratively digest economic and market data with colleagues to develop strategies and communicate fulfillment options in written and oral forums. Actively participate and assist in the management of the team's fixed income portfolios. Complete portfolio analysis on all fixed income securities including government bonds, corporate investment-grade bonds, high yield bonds, and preferred shares. Assist Investment Advisors in identifying and implementing appropriate investment strategies by providing scalable solutions and one-on-one consultation as needed. Engage with market thought leaders on Bay Street and Wall Street to exchange views, refine investment ideas, and stay ahead of market developments. Interact with the Fixed Income Trading Desk to navigate trade execution challenges, bond availability/liquidity, and relative value opportunities. Requirements Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, mathematics, or related fields. Macroeconomic knowledge: Understanding of interest rates, inflation, central bank policy, and yield curve dynamics. Credit market knowledge: Familiarity with credit ratings, spread analysis, and sector or issuer-level research. Prior work experience in fixed income trading, credit analysis, portfolio management, market strategy, or a closely related field, with a proven ability to analyse securities and assess how they fit within a broader portfolio. Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill complex ideas into clear, relevant and timely advice. Ability to communicate complex fixed income views clearly and confidently when presenting to audiences of varying sizes. Stakeholder collaboration: Experience working with portfolio managers, traders, sales, or clients. Proficiency in Excel. Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a very demanding and fast-paced environment. Nice-to-haves CFA designation or working towards it. Model development: Experience building or maintaining proprietary forecasting or valuation models. Adjacent asset classes: Experience with rates derivatives, FX, securitised products, or emerging market debt. Proficiency with Bloomberg terminal. VBA Excel programming skills. Benefits A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable. Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities. Access to a work environment on the trade floor that puts you in close proximity with a wide range of RBC Capital Markets professionals. Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team. Opportunity to do challenging work and take on greater accountabilities in the future. Opportunity to build close working relationships with RBC DS advisors across the country. Job Data by YubHub .