Associate Project Manager
About The Position
At Picton Mahoney Asset Management (PICTON Investments), we are an independent, privately run, 100% employee-owned firm with a 20-year history of challenging conventional wisdom and redefining the investing landscape. We manage over $18.6 billion for institutional and retail clients, driven by a mission to bring greater certainty to investors. Our success is built on four guiding principles: Treat investors’ money like our own, Redefine the way investors invest, Be human—always approachable, and Succeed together, one investment at a time. We are entering a new chapter, transforming our brand and reshaping the way the world invests. We are seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented Associate Project Manager to support our Strategy and Delivery team. This role will assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of strategic initiatives across the organization. This position is ideal for someone with 3–5 years of project coordination or junior project management experience, preferably within financial services, who is eager to grow their career and gain exposure to enterprise-level initiatives, new business launches, and cross-functional collaboration. The Associate Project Manager will work closely with senior project managers, business leaders, and external partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard, while aligning with business objectives. This role requires someone who can stay composed and effective in fast‑changing environments and who feels comfortable navigating ambiguity. The Associate Project Manager should be able to adjust plans quickly, respond positively to shifting priorities, maintain momentum and help remove roadblocks when unexpected challenges arise.
Requirements
- 3 - 5 years of experience in project coordination, junior project management, or a related role.
- Experience in asset management, wealth management, or investment business is strongly preferred. Candidates with backgrounds in general financial services or other compliance‑driven, regulated environments are also encouraged to apply.
- Experience working across a variety of project types, including business initiatives and system or technology-related projects, within a cross-functional environment.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to coordinate across teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and keep multiple priorities on track in a fast-moving environment.
- Working knowledge of project management fundamentals (planning, scheduling, risk tracking, reporting).
- Proficiency with common tools such as Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Projects), Teams, and SharePoint.
- Experienced in using project management tools and preparing reports for various audiences to support effective decision‑making.
- Demonstrating the ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and propose practical solutions that keep projects moving forward will be considered a strong asset.
- Proactively identifying and driving improvements to team efficiency and project management effectiveness.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Finance, or a related field.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies is an asset.
- PMP, CAPM, Scrum, or other project certifications are strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of strategic projects by assisting with project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
- Support the delivery of strategic projects by assisting with scope tracking, change request, risk log documentation.
- Support the delivery of strategic projects by assisting with resource coordination and task tracking.
- Assist in gathering, documenting, and communicating business and technical requirements in alignment with compliance, legal, and operational frameworks.
- Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., Business, Operations, Finance, IT, Compliance) to track progress against project milestones.
- Maintain project documentation including status reports, meeting notes, risk logs, and action items.
- Track risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating concerns to senior project managers as appropriate.
- Support vendor and third-party coordination, including meeting scheduling, deliverable tracking, and follow-ups.
- Assist with project communications to stakeholders, including preparing materials for leadership updates.
- Participate in project team meetings and cross-functional forums, representing the project as needed.
- Contribute to post-project reviews and retrospectives to capture lessons learned and improve future delivery.
- Support initiatives related to business operations, process improvements, and new product or service launches.
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus program
- Employee-owned means opportunities to participate in our equity ownership program over time
- Profit sharing
- Health and wellness coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Learning and development programs
- Corporate fitness reimbursement and discounts
- VersaFi memberships (formerly Women in Capital Markets)
- PICTON Investment counseling and portfolio management services
- Volunteer and charitable donation matching
- Maternity and parental leave top-up
- Recognition awards
- Semi-annual performance bonuses
- Generous annual vacation entitlement (minimum of 15 days per year)
- Training and development reimbursement
- Extensive health and dental benefits
- A healthcare spending account
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
