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Mr. Denis Senécal is Senior Vice President & Chief Investment Officer Active Fixed Income at BMO Asset Management, Inc. He oversees portfolio management, strategies, research and execution for all active fixed income portfolios, in addition to being a member of the firm's leadership team.
He has over 25 years of financial markets experience, primarily focused on fixed income.
Before joining BMO Asset Management Inc., Mr. Senécal was Head of Fixed Income & Cash at a major asset management firm.
Prior to this, he held various senior fixed income positions for a major Canadian bank, a significantly large public pension plan, and an investment management firm.
His experience includes managing fixed income, absolute return strategies, global and emerging debt, tactical asset mix, and fund of managers.
Mr. Senécal previously worked as Vice President & Head of Fixed Income by State Street Global Advisors Ltd. (Canada), Vice President by Caisse Centrale Desjardins du Québec, and by CIBC Global Asset Management, Inc., a Managing Director by National Bank of Canada, Executive Vice President by The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, and a Trader by The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec.
He received both a B.A.A and M.Sc.
degree in applied Economics and Finance from HEC Montréal.
Former positions of Denis Senécal
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
State Street Global Advisors Ltd. (Canada)
State Street Global Advisors Ltd. (Canada) Investment ManagersFinance SSgA seeks to utilize the most prudent methods of analysis based on the particular characteristics of the investment strategy and the current market conditions, as applicable. They use a disciplined, rigorous, research-based approach to be able to help their clients meet a wide range of investment goals. | Head-Fixed Income Invts | 30/05/2013 |
La Caisse Centrale Desjardins du Québec
La Caisse Centrale Desjardins du Québec Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Issues covered bonds | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec Investment ManagersFinance CDPQ uses constructive capital to create new opportunities and position businesses for success – in private equity, equity markets, private credit, infrastructure and real estate. Each asset class has a specific risk-return profile and brings together various specialized portfolios and mandates. These are composed of liquid and less liquid securities and are managed in an integrated manner mainly internally. They are convinced that sustainable investing is a fundamental vector of long-term returns. | Head-Fixed Income Invts | 31/08/2006 |
CIBC Asset Management, Inc.
CIBC Asset Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance CIBC AM maintains a strong tradition of disciplined investment processes, prudently manages risk and develops customized and innovative solutions for their clients. The firm specializes in a variety of investment solutions such as equities, fixed income, currency management, liability-driven investments, asset allocation and responsible investments. | Head-Fixed Income Invts | 30/04/2002 |
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CIBC Asset Management, Inc.
CIBC Asset Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance CIBC AM maintains a strong tradition of disciplined investment processes, prudently manages risk and develops customized and innovative solutions for their clients. The firm specializes in a variety of investment solutions such as equities, fixed income, currency management, liability-driven investments, asset allocation and responsible investments. | Finance |
National Bank of Canada
National Bank of Canada Major BanksFinance Provides personal & commercial banking, financial markets brokerage and wealth management services | Finance |
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec Investment ManagersFinance CDPQ uses constructive capital to create new opportunities and position businesses for success – in private equity, equity markets, private credit, infrastructure and real estate. Each asset class has a specific risk-return profile and brings together various specialized portfolios and mandates. These are composed of liquid and less liquid securities and are managed in an integrated manner mainly internally. They are convinced that sustainable investing is a fundamental vector of long-term returns. | Finance |
La Caisse Centrale Desjardins du Québec
La Caisse Centrale Desjardins du Québec Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Issues covered bonds | Finance |
BMO Asset Management, Inc.
BMO Asset Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance BMO Asset Management seeks to achieve consistent, above average returns through a risk-controlled approach to asset management. The firm attempts to reduce risk through the use of different asset classes, diversification and intensive individual security analysis. Their equity investment approach focuses on investments in companies with the potential to create long-term wealth. Though not limited by sector, BMO Asset Management tends to invest in the stocks of companies in the finance, energy minerals, non-energy minerals and industrial services sectors. Their fixed-income investment approach seeks capital preservation and returns commensurate with a given level of risk. | Finance |
State Street Global Advisors Ltd. (Canada)
State Street Global Advisors Ltd. (Canada) Investment ManagersFinance SSgA seeks to utilize the most prudent methods of analysis based on the particular characteristics of the investment strategy and the current market conditions, as applicable. They use a disciplined, rigorous, research-based approach to be able to help their clients meet a wide range of investment goals. | Finance |
HEC Montréal
HEC Montréal Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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