BAND 1 – Portfolio Analyst, Capital Markets

Posting Title
BAND 1 – Portfolio Analyst, Capital Markets

Position Classification
Band 1

Union
N/A

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$65,300.21 – $93,100.19 annually

Close Date
10/14/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date
12/31/2025

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Finance

Ministry Branch / Division
Debt Management Branch

Job Summary

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
As the Portfolio Analyst, Capital Markets, you’ll play a key role in supporting the team with daily activities and longer-term projects within the Provincial Treasury’s Debt Management Branch. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside bond market professionals, gaining hands-on experience in both domestic and global capital markets. This role offers a fantastic growth opportunity, allowing you to develop critical skills in market research, executing financial transactions, and strategy formulation. Due to the time zones of the markets in which the team operates, this position will require some variance in work hours. Your work will be instrumental in helping the province secure the lowest-cost and minimum-risk financing, making a significant impact while advancing your career.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• University degree (or ability to complete a university degree in 6 months) in commerce, business administration, economics, or a related curriculum.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Recent work experience in capital markets
• Experience or coursework specific to macro economics, money markets, bond markets and derivatives
• Related finance and capital markets professional designations
• Experience working with the Bloomberg system

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jason.Lewis@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
There is currently a temporary opportunity available until December 31, 2025, this temporary opportunity may be extended or become permanent.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per 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.
This position is excluded from union membership.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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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: YES – A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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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Job Category
Leadership and Management

Additional Information