We are looking for an Assistant Vice President, Investment Strategist for an existing vacancy on our investment team. This role is ideal for a highly analytical and commercially minded investment professional who understands the importance of clear, consistent, and thoughtful communication of the firm’s investment perspectives. The successful candidate will enjoy connecting macroeconomic research, market insights, and portfolio strategy to deliver meaningful and actionable communication. This individual will play a key role in developing and communicating the firm’s investment views, positioning, and outlook to internal stakeholders, while supporting alignment and transparency across the investment platform. If you thrive in a collaborative, intellectually curious environment and enjoy translating complex investment concepts into clear, compelling messaging, this may be an excellent next step in your career. Reporting to the Chief Investment Officer of CC&L Private Capital, this role works closely with portfolio managers, investment teams, and internal stakeholders across the firm. Our offices currently operate on a hybrid model with a combination of in-office and remote working days throughout the week.

What You Will Do:

Develop and execute engagement strategies to communicate the firm’s investment views across asset classes including equities, fixed income, currencies, and alternatives

Communicate to both internal constituents as well as represent the firm’s investment team in select client facing situations and events

Analyze global economic trends, monetary policy, geopolitics, and market cycles, to identify key market themes, risks, and portfolio implications

Partner closely with portfolio managers and investment teams to curate key investment perspectives

Distill research and perspectives from analysts, portfolio managers, and external research providers into clear, concise, and relevant communication for internal stakeholders and Wealth Advisors

Participate in Investment Committee and asset allocation meetings focused on macroeconomic developments, investment strategy, and portfolio implementation

Conduct macroeconomic and market research projects, including sourcing and analyzing data, identifying trends and relationships, and presenting findings

Prepare and deliver materials for weekly Asset Allocation meetings, including documenting market themes, asset mix exposures, and portfolio risks

Create and maintain macroeconomic and market charts and dashboards utilized across the organization

Develop recurring and ad hoc investment communications and presentations for internal stakeholders, client meetings, and prospective client discussions

Analyze portfolio exposures and risks including duration, yield curve positioning, credit exposures, sector allocations, and other portfolio-level characteristics

Support the creation of quarterly outlooks and other strategic investment publications through data analysis, chart creation, and written commentary

Influence and support internal stakeholders and Wealth Advisors through strong investment communication and thought leadership

What You Bring:

10+ years of experience in investment strategy, macroeconomic research, asset allocation, portfolio analytics, or a related investment function

Deep understanding of macroeconomics, financial markets, and multi-asset portfolio construction

Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex investment concepts into compelling narratives

Proven ability to collaborate and influence across teams and stakeholders without direct authority

Experience preparing investment presentations, market commentary, and strategic communications for internal and external audiences

High attention to detail with strong organizational and project management skills

Intellectual curiosity, sound judgement, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative and fast paced environment

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline

CFA designation or progress toward completion is strongly preferred

The salary range for this position is $160,000 to $200,000. The salary range provided reflects the base salary range for this position as required by legislation. Actual base salary will be determined based on the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package which includes an annual performance bonus, our long-term incentive program, and profit sharing. Further questions may be directed to the HR team during the interview process.

Assistant Vice President, Investment Strategist

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