Portfolio Strategist

Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company- delivering on Toyota's vision to move people beyond what's possible. At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Treasury and Investment Group is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Portfolio Strategist.

The primary responsibility of this role is to oversee Toyota Motor North America, and Toyota Financial Services pension plans and savings plan assets totaling $18 billion.

Reporting to the Group Manager, Treasury and Investments, the person in this role will support the Treasury and Investment Group’s objective to effectively manage the Benefit Plan Assets.

What you’ll be doing

Oversee performance, risk and compliance for all of Toyota Motor North America and Toyota Financial Services Pension and Savings plan assets. Establish pension investment guidelines to ensure the Plan is governed according to the fiduciary standards of ERISA and benefit payment obligations are fulfilled. Develop a savings plan structure which facilitates diversified investment strategies for a broad participant base.

This position is primarily responsible for the $2.5 Billion Canadian retirement plan assets and supports the $18 Billion of US plans

Evaluate and synthesize third party research and recommendations to provide an independent view to the Benefits Committee and Pension Governance Committee on policy, asset mix, investment manager selection and investment manager termination. Stay abreast of industry developments and provide insightful and well-supported recommendations to the Benefits Committee and Pension Governance Committee.

Work with external consultants on long-term studies and monitoring of investment managers. Oversee all external investment manager relationships (about 30 investment managers) and understand investment strategies; responsible for new manager searches.

Proactively ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory changes. Oversee annual plan audits, engage with legal counsel to negotiate key terms of financial agreements and contracts, and serve as an expert resource on investments and broad financial market trends for senior management.

Effectively present plan updates and recommendations to the Benefits Committee and Pension Governance Committee

Support, daily treasury operations and special treasury projects as needed

What you bring

5+ years of capital markets and / or investment experience required

B.A. or B.S. in Business, Finance or related field required

MBA or CFA required

Strong understanding of security pricing theories and models (Modern Portfolio Theory, Capital Asset Pricing Model, Net Present Value) and statistical analysis (probability distributions, variance, standard deviation, statistical hypothesis testing)

Strong presentation skills and experience delivering material effectively to Senior Management (VPs, CFO) are required

Strong analytical and technical skills with ability to analyze information, accurately manipulate data and perform efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment required

Added bonus if you have

Experience working for a large plan sponsor overseeing a Defined Benefit (DB) or Defined Contribution (DC) plans

Passion for the capital markets and good understanding of economics

Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with Senior Management, other departments within the organization and the investment community

What we’ll bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include :

A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement

Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family

Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute

Paid holidays and paid time off

Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more

Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)

Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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