Toronto-based Mackenzie Investments has appointed Todd Mattina chief economist and senior vice president, effective Jan. 6, 2020. 

Mattina will also co-lead the firm’s multi-asset strategy team alongside Nelson Arruda, and will be listed as portfolio manager on all Symmetry portfolios, according to a release.

Mattina previously worked for Mackenzie as chief economist and strategist from 2014 to 2018, and returns to the firm after serving as chief strategist and chief economist at the Investment Management Corporation of Ontario. 

In addition to his time at Mackenzie, Mattina previously held senior roles at the International Monetary Fund and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.