Manager, Private Market Risk

Alberta Investment Management Corporation

$90K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related quantitative field; post-graduate degree preferred.
  • 5+ years in investment or risk management, with preference for private markets experience.
  • Progress toward or completion of CFA, PRM, or FRM is an asset.
  • Strong grasp of financial markets, asset management, and portfolio construction.
  • Experience with data analytics or AI tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct independent risk assessments of various private market investments.
  • Contribute to ongoing portfolio risk analysis and monitoring activities.
  • Partner with teams to enhance risk reporting and modeling capabilities.
  • Assist in preparing materials for senior leadership and Board presentations.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and risk awareness.

Benefits

  • A supportive team environment focused on collaboration and continuous learning.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Access to a broad range of investment markets, enhancing learning and expertise.
Full Job Description
CLOSING DATE:

July 23, 2026

Opportunity

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.

**This posting will close at 11:59 pm MST on July 22, 2026.**

What You Will Do

As a member of the Investment Risk Management team, you will support Product Risk Leads by:
  • 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.


What We're Looking For

We recognize that great candidates bring experience through different educational, professional, and personal pathways. If you are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification listed below.

To be successful in this role, you are:
  • Curious and motivated to deepen your understanding of investments, risk management, and private markets.
  • Thoughtful and analytical in your approach to solving complex problems.
  • Collaborative and relationship-oriented, with a commitment to working effectively across teams.
  • Comfortable communicating with a variety of stakeholders and adapting your message to different audiences.
  • Organized and able to balance multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality work.
  • Committed to continuous learning, professional growth, and contributing to a positive team environment.


Technical Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Actuarial Science, or another relevant quantitative discipline. Post-graduate degree is preferred.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in investment management, risk management, financial analysis, or related fields. Experience with private markets is considered a plus.
  • Progress toward, or completion of, a CFA, PRM, FRM, or similar professional designation is an asset.
  • Strong understanding of financial markets, institutional asset management, portfolio construction, investment processes, risk management, and private market investments.
  • Experience using data analytics, technology, or AI-enabled tools to support analysis is considered an asset.


Skills and Experience
  • 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.


What Success Looks Like

Within your first twelve months, you will:
  • Develop a strong understanding of AIMCo's risk management framework, processes, and investment approach.
  • Build productive relationships with colleagues across risk and investment functions.
  • Deliver high-quality risk assessments and insightful analysis on transactions and portfolios.
  • Contribute meaningfully to risk reporting, monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Demonstrate AIMCo's core values through your work, partnerships, and interactions across the organization.


Next Steps

We are excited to meet you. Please submit your resume or CV to be considered for this opportunity. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and we will be in touch with any questions.

Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening, which includes a credit bureau and a criminal record investigation, the results of which must be acceptable to AIMCo.

ALERT - Be on the lookout for AIMCo career opportunities advertised through third parties that request an application fee or too much information. To verify, all opportunities are posted on aimco.ca/jobs

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