About the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia
The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) is the province’s provider of workplace injury insurance. We inform and inspire Nova Scotians in the prevention of workplace injury. But if it occurs, we support those whose lives it touches by championing a timely return to safe and healthy work. We also provide caring, compassionate support in the wake of workplace tragedy. Our employees describe the culture as Collaborative, Evolving, Service-Minded and Team-Focused.
About the Role
The Senior Investment Strategist is accountable for providing strategic oversight of the Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO). This includes ensuring the effective management of a diversified investment portfolio that aligns with WCB’s investment policies and long-term objectives. Serving as a key liaison between WCB and the OCIO, the role promotes transparency, accountability, and disciplined execution of investment strategies. The Senior Investment Strategist monitors and evaluates OCIO reporting and recommendations, delivering expert analysis and reporting to senior leadership and the investment committee. A critical responsibility of this role is to manage and apply highly confidential and sensitive financial, investment, and strategic information to ensure that investment strategies and outcomes remain closely aligned with WCB’s long-term strategic objectives, supporting financial sustainability and organizational stability.
Your Experience & Skills
- A university degree in Business and a professional chartered financial analyst designation (CFA) or Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
- Three years’ of progressive experience with investments with a dedicated focus on portfolio performance, monitoring managers, evaluating managers, due diligence and risk management. Interacting with investment partners.
Perks of Joining Our Team
- Flexibility/Hybrid work model
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- A passionate team and a supportive work environment
Application Details
Please use the Apply Now button to fill out your Candidate Profile and submit your application for the job opening. Job applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the close date of the posting.
Accommodation Request
WCB Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to working with job candidates and employees to request reasonable accommodation in a confidential manner. To request accommodation, please contact the Human Resource team by email at recruitment@wcb.ns.ca. All information received will be kept confidential.
To learn more about the Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia, navigate to the About Us section of our website.