Associate Project Manager

Picton Mahoney Asset Management

$75K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of project coordination or junior project management experience
  • Preferably experience in asset or wealth management within financial services
  • Experience with business and technology projects in cross-functional settings
  • Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail
  • Knowledge of project management fundamentals
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; project management certifications are preferred

Responsibilities

  • Support project delivery by assisting with plans and timelines
  • Maintain scope tracking and risk documentation
  • Coordinate resource allocation and task tracking
  • Gather and communicate business and technical requirements
  • Track progress with internal teams against project milestones
  • Maintain project documentation including status reports and risk logs
  • Assist with vendor coordination and stakeholder communication

Benefits

  • Eligible for equity ownership program
  • Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
  • Profit sharing and life/disability insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Learning and development programs
  • Corporate fitness reimbursement and discounts
  • Maternity and parental leave top-up
  • Volunteer and charitable donation matching
Full Job Description
The Opportunity We are seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented Associate Project Manager to support our Strategy and Delivery team. Reporting to the Project Manager, 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. The expected base salary for this role is $75,000 - $95,000, with the final number depending on your experience, skills, and education. Additionally, you'll be eligible for our discretionary bonus program. At PICTON, being employee-owned means, we take care of our team and offer opportunities for top performers to participate in our equity ownership program over time. Eligible employees get access to a full benefits package, including profit sharing, health and wellness coverage, life and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, learning and development programs, and more, many of which are fully covered or subsidized by us. Key Responsibilities 37 Support the delivery of strategic projects by assisting with: 3737 Project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables 3737 Scope tracking, change request, risk log documentation 3737 Resource coordination and task tracking 37 Assist in gathering, documenting, and communicating business and technical requirements in alignment with compliance, legal, and operational frameworks. 37 Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., Business, Operations, Finance, IT, Compliance) to track progress against project milestones. 37 Maintain project documentation including status reports, meeting notes, risk logs, and action items. 37 Track risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating concerns to senior project managers as appropriate. 37 Support vendor and third-party coordination, including meeting scheduling, deliverable tracking, and follow-ups. 37 Assist with project communications to stakeholders, including preparing materials for leadership updates. 37 Participate in project team meetings and cross-functional forums, representing the project as needed. 37 Contribute to post-project reviews and retrospectives to capture lessons learned and improve future delivery. 37 Support initiatives related to business operations, process improvements, and new product or service launches. Qualifications & Experience 37 3 - 5 years of experience in project coordination, junior project management, or a related role. 37 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. 37 Experience working across a variety of project types, including business initiatives and system or technology-related projects, within a cross-functional environment. 37 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. 37 Working knowledge of project management fundamentals (planning, scheduling, risk tracking, reporting). 37 Proficiency with common tools such as Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Projects), Teams, and SharePoint 37 Experienced in using project management tools and preparing reports for various audiences to support effective decision-making 37 Demonstrating the ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and propose practical solutions that keep projects moving forward will be considered a strong asset. 37 Proactively identifying and driving improvements to team efficiency and project management effectiveness 37 Bachelors degree in Business, Project Management, Finance, or a related field. 37 Exposure to Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies is an asset. 37 PMP, CAPM, Scrum, or other project certifications are strongly preferred. Our Commitment to Employees At PICTON Investments, we take pride in enhancing our employees' experiences through a comprehensive suite of exceptional perks and programs. Our benefits include 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, a generous annual vacation entitlement (minimum of 15 days per year), training and development reimbursement, extensive health and dental benefits, a healthcare spending account, and more. These offerings are designed to support your career growth, well-being, and overall success. Join us and thrive in an environment that values and invests in you!

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