Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Running & Fantasy Football
Timeline
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Eri Gjoka

Toronto,ON

Summary

A wealth management professional with strong capital markets expertise and ETF knowledge combined with excellent analytical, relationship management and presentations skills acquired from ten years of experience in asset management.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Associate

Dimensional Fund Advisors
05.2022 - Current
  • Work as a member of Sales & Relationship Management team to support adoption and integration of DFA investment process across Wealth Advisor business model
  • Presented DFA investment process and portfolio analysis to demonstrate client alignment and value add to advisors and end investors
  • Conduct and present detailed model portfolios analysis on how DFA solutions will improve discretionary models
  • Constructed and presented educational investment presentations to raise awareness of investment opportunity
  • Outcome: Raised over $500MM since Fiscal 2023 as a member of a team supporting 70 advisory practices

Senior Manager, ETF Product and Strategy

Mackenzie Investments
02.2020 - 05.2022
  • Analyzed market research, industry trends and client feedback to enhance strategic positioning relative to market
  • Collaborated with Vice President of Products and Head of ETF business on product development projects by assisting in construction of business cases, analyzing market demand, competitive landscape, vetted sales projections, pricing strategy and projected profitability
  • Provided investment support and guidance to relationship management and sales teams by developing thought leadership pieces & presentation materials to enhance sales. Wrote pieces on benefits of asset allocation solutions, listed global infrastructure, real estate and treasury inflation protected securities (TIPS)

Product Manager, Exchange Traded Funds

RBC Global Asset Management
07.2018 - 02.2020

Act as a liaison between portfolio managers and sales to ensure that all pertinent information is being communicated effectively

  • Collaborate with business development, sales and marketing to ensure messaging of RBC ETFs is appropriate in context of client needs and current market conditions
  • Gained in-depth understanding of the Canadian ETF market by developing a detailed quarterly analysis of the competitive landscape
  • Assist in the research, development and launch of new ETFs - coordinate with portfolio managers, senior management, legal, communications and operations throughout the launch process.

Portfolio Analyst, Exchange Traded Funds

RBC Global Asset Management
08.2016 - 07.2018
  • Partnered with the Head of Business Development and ETF Product Team to develop strategies to expand RBC's ETF business
  • Key contributor to the rapid growth of RBC ETFs as AUM grew to $5 billion from $2 billion
  • Detailed understanding of the shift to fee based advice, the systems and products that support it and the new level of services that are being provided due to these advancements.

Business Development Manager

CIBC Asset Management
10.2014 - 07.2016
  • Ranked Top 5 out of 26 territories in the country for Fiscal 2015 Sales
  • Worked closely with the largest Investment Management Research Group in Canada to ensure expert-level knowledge of current product lineup and market trends including portfolio features, benefits and investment strategies.

Sales Associate

BMO Global Asset Management
09.2013 - 10.2014
  • Worked in partnership with two Regional Sales Directors in GTA West and Niagara Region to promote and improve sales efficiency of Mutual Funds, Exchange Traded Funds and Segregated Funds to Investment Advisors
  • Integral member of the only two teams in Ontario to successfully achieve sales targets of $100 million for fiscal 2014.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce with Honors - Finance

Ryerson University - Ted Rogers School of Management
06.2013

Skills

10 years in Asset Management, in sales, relationship management and product roles

Helped generated 300 in sales for F2023, $500 over the past 2 years

Specialized in model portfolio analysis focused on macro risk insights and consolidation strategies

Strong existing relationships fee based advisors across Eastern Canada

Financial analysis, market research & comparative analytics used to provide measurable benefit to clients

Certification

CFA charter, 06/01/19

Running & Fantasy Football

Competed several half marathons and 30KM around the bay race

Halve been participating in Fantasy Premier league (original football) for past 5 years


Timeline

Senior Associate

Dimensional Fund Advisors
05.2022 - Current

Senior Manager, ETF Product and Strategy

Mackenzie Investments
02.2020 - 05.2022

Product Manager, Exchange Traded Funds

RBC Global Asset Management
07.2018 - 02.2020

Portfolio Analyst, Exchange Traded Funds

RBC Global Asset Management
08.2016 - 07.2018

Business Development Manager

CIBC Asset Management
10.2014 - 07.2016

Sales Associate

BMO Global Asset Management
09.2013 - 10.2014

Bachelor of Commerce with Honors - Finance

Ryerson University - Ted Rogers School of Management
CFA charter, 06/01/19
Eri Gjoka