Manager, Client Investment Strategy

AIMCo•Edmonton, AB

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Client Investment Strategy plays a critical role in advancing AIMCo’s client investment advisory capabilities by translating client goals into actionable portfolio and strategy insights. This role combines hands‑on analytical depth with client-facing responsibilities, requiring both technical expertise and strong communication skills to deliver tailored investment strategies and advice. In this role, you will contribute to client advisory engagements, asset mix studies and client portfolio implementation advice. You will also work closely with Client Management, Multi-Asset Portfolio Management, Risk, Economics & Investment Research, and Investment teams to ensure alignment of advice. In the first year, you will focus on building strong working relationships across investment, risk, and client teams. You will deliver high-quality client investment strategy review and advisory outputs, while also gaining exposure to client discussions and contributing meaningfully to advisory engagements. AIMCo is one of Canada’s largest and most diversified institutional investment managers with more than CAN$194.7 billion of assets under management. AIMCo invests globally on behalf of multiple pension, endowment, insurance and government funds in the Province of Alberta. AIMCo prioritizes results and outcomes through a flexible, hybrid approach to work. We are looking for proven achievers, motivated to work in a collaborative environment to help our clients secure a better financial future for the Albertans they serve.

Requirements

5 – 8 years of experience in investment strategy, asset allocation, asset‑liability modeling, or investment consulting.
Experience working with pension plans, insurance portfolios, endowments, or institutional clients.
Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline (Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, etc.).
Strong understanding of institutional portfolios, risk drivers, and portfolio construction.
Ability to translate complex analysis into clear and decisive insights.
Strong presentation and written communication skills.
Proficiency with programming languages such as Python and R.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree considered an asset.
Progress toward or completion of CFA, ACIA/FCIA, FRM, or similar designation preferred.
Experience with asset‑liability modeling and strategic asset allocation is an asset.

Responsibilities

Spearhead the development of client‑specific investment strategy analysis, including strategic asset allocation and asset‑liability modeling.
Prepare materials for client and board‑level investment discussions and provide clear, well‑structured assessments and insights.
Work collaboratively within the Client Investment Strategy team to peer review work and explore creative solutions to unique obstacles.
Support the team’s investment planning capabilities
Contribute to the creation of scalable analytics capabilities that enhance client portfolio insights.
Contribute to the evolution of AIMCo’s client advisory framework by identifying opportunities to enhance modeling, analysis, and communication.
Support transition planning related to changes in client investment policies, asset mix and portfolio goals.