Manager, Private Market Risk

AIMCo • Edmonton, AB

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

AIMCo is seeking a Manager, Private Market Risk to join the Investment Risk Management (IRM) team within the Risk Management division. IRM supports investment decision-making by providing independent risk assessment, oversight, and advisory of investment risks at the transaction, asset class, client portfolios, and the Total Fund levels. In this generalist role, you will support Product Risk Leads to assess, monitor, and report on risks across AIMCo's private market investments, including Private Equity, Infrastructure & Renewable Resources, Real Estate, and Private Debt. This is an excellent opportunity for a risk professional who enjoys learning, collaboration, thoughtful analysis, and contributing to meaningful investment decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Actuarial Science, or another relevant quantitative discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in investment management, risk management, financial analysis, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, institutional asset management, portfolio construction, investment processes, risk management, and private market investments.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to evaluate complex information and communicate findings clearly and effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Thorough attention to detail combined with the ability to maintain perspective on broader organizational and client objectives.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage competing deadlines, and contribute effectively within a team environment.
• Alignment with AIMCo's core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity, and collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• Post-graduate degree is preferred.
• Experience with private markets is considered a plus.
• Progress toward, or completion of, a CFA, PRM, FRM, or similar professional designation is an asset.
• Experience using data analytics, technology, or AI-enabled tools to support analysis is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conducting independent risk assessments of private market investments in Funds, Co-investments, and direct investments, including Identification of key investment risks, assessing portfolio fit, investment strategy, and broader client portfolio considerations.
• Contributing to portfolio risk analysis and ongoing monitoring activities that provide insight into the risk profile of private market products and support risk-informed decision-making.
• Partnering with colleagues across investment and risk teams to enhance risk reporting, scenario analysis, and risk modeling capabilities.
• Assisting in the preparation of materials for senior leadership, Board, and clients with continuous improvement mindset.
• Helping foster a culture of transparency, learning, collaboration, and risk awareness.

Benefits

• inclusive, modern workplace where well-being is prioritized
• colleagues are enabled to do their best work
• motivated by our purpose and committed to creating long-term value for our clients and their beneficiaries

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager