David W Tremblay
About David W Tremblay
David W Tremblay serves as the Chief Investment Officer and Deputy Senior Vice President at Intact Financial Corporation, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in investment management, having held various roles at Intact Financial Corporation and BMO Financial Group, and holds a BAA and M.Sc. in Finance from Université de Sherbrooke.
Current Role at Intact Financial Corporation
David W Tremblay serves as the Chief Investment Officer and Deputy Senior Vice President at Intact Financial Corporation. He has held this position since 2014, contributing to the company's investment strategies and portfolio management. In this role, he leads the active management of overall exposure to risk factors, including rates, credit, and equity beta. His responsibilities encompass managing global, US, and Canadian equity investment portfolios, which include large cap, small cap, dividends, and preferred shares.
Previous Positions at Intact Financial Corporation
Prior to his current role, David W Tremblay held several positions at Intact Financial Corporation. He worked as Vice President and Portfolio Manager from 2007 to 2012, and as Vice President and Head of Asset Allocation from 2012 to 2014. He also served as Portfolio Manager from 2001 to 2007 and briefly as Vice President and Deputy Chief Investment Officer for Fixed Income and Asset Allocation in 2014. His extensive experience at the company spans over a decade.
Education and Academic Background
David W Tremblay studied at Université de Sherbrooke, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BAA) in Finance from 1996 to 1999. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Finance from the same institution, completing his studies from 1999 to 2000. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his career in investment management.
Professional Experience Prior to Intact Financial Corporation
Before joining Intact Financial Corporation, David W Tremblay worked at BMO Financial Group as an Analyst in Investment Banking from 2000 to 2001. This role contributed to his understanding of financial markets and investment strategies, which he later applied in his positions at Intact Financial Corporation.
Investment Management Expertise
David W Tremblay is responsible for the asset allocation strategy for Canadian and US Property and Casualty general accounts, as well as Canadian Pension Funds. He oversees the selection, implementation, and monitoring of external managers for specific investment strategies. Additionally, he develops and implements alternative strategies, including equity market neutral and income-oriented equity derivative strategies, showcasing his expertise in diverse investment approaches.