OUR TEAM
At AlphaFixe, the integration of ESG factors into the investment process is carried out in-house by our dedicated responsible investment team composed of three full-time employees. They specialize in the analysis and integration of ESG factors into the investment process. They have in-depth knowledge and expertise on a wide range of issues, from environmental and social issues to corporate governance and the integration of sustainable development practices within a company.
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The responsible investment team is located on the trading desk and is an integral part of the investment team. Credit specialists also participate in the creation of the various tools for integrating ESG factors into the investment process, enabling us to adapt our approach to the reality of the fixed-income market. For example, we have adapted our ESG analysis criteria to take into account of financial governance, which differs between a shareholder and a lender.
SIMON SENÉCAL, M.Sc., SIPC
Portfolio Manager, Responsible Investment, Partner
As Portfolio Manager, Simon works to develop sustainable bond strategies that position AlphaFixe among leaders in responsible fixed income portfolio management. In addition, he oversees the integration of ESG factors and climate risks into the investment process. Simon is also involved in the firm’s investment strategy as well as client-partner relationships.
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​Prior to joining AlphaFixe Capital, Simon worked as an Investment and Treasury Manager at Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ), where he oversaw various external mandates. In addition, he was a member of the Sustainable Development Committee. Simon also worked at the Treasury of Desjardins Group as Credit Analyst.
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​Simon holds a Master's degree in Finance from Sherbrooke University and a Bachelor's degree in economics from UQAM. He also holds a Sustainable Investment Professional Certification from Concordia University.
PAUL-MARIE
VIGNEAU, M. Env., SIPC
Analyst, Responsible Investment
As a Responsible Investment Analyst, Paul-Marie oversees the implementation and monitoring of proprietary assessment tools for integrating ESG factors into the investment process. With the investment team, he is also involved in the credit analysis of issuers.
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Prior to joining AlphaFixe, Paul-Marie held the position of Consultant, Responsible Investment at the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ).
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Paul-Marie holds a bachelor's degree in environmental geography from the University of Montreal and a double masters degree in environmental management (University of Sherbrooke) and industrial ecology (University of Technology of Troyes). He also holds a Sustainable Investment Professional Certification from Concordia University.
ANNE-FRANCE BOLAY
Ph.D.
Analyst, Responsible Investment
As a Responsible Investment Analyst, Anne-France is involved in the assessment of ESG factors and the carbon intensity calculation of issuers. She is also developing climate risk assessment tools for a just transition to a low carbon economy. Together with the investment team, she participates in issuer engagement activities and credit analysis. She is also involved in client-partner relationships.
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Prior to joining AlphaFixe, Anne-France mentored four sustainability interns. She was a lecturer at Polytechnique Montreal, as well as at HEC Montreal. Previously, Anne-France was an Analyst, University Program, for the Risk Management and Sustainable Investment team at the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (2018-2019).
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​Anne-France holds a Bachelor's degree in Management (B. Gest.) from HEC Montréal (2012), specializing in project management, and a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, with research focused on corporate climate action, from Polytechnique Montréal (2024).
