The Opportunity
Reporting directly to senior leadership, the VP, Corporate Development will be at the center of PICTON's strategic and M&A agenda. Reporting into the Chief Growth Officer, this is a high-impact, cross-functional role where you evaluate opportunities, build the financial architecture behind strategic decisions, and partner with business leaders across the firm.
For someone with a strong capital markets and corporate finance foundation, this role offers direct exposure to firm-wide strategy, meaningful cross-functional partnerships, and the chance to do work that shapes how the business grows. You will operate in a lean, high-ownership environment where strong analytical thinking and sound judgment are valued over process and hierarchy.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate M&A opportunities and strategic partnerships in the asset management and wealth spaces, including financial modeling, due diligence, and executive-level presentations
- Build and maintain a coverage list of Alternative Asset Managers (public and private), Long Only Managers, and Investment Counselling Firms
- Support corporate finance initiatives including budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year financial planning
- Prepare and analyze financial models, management reporting, and executive presentations
- Coordinate and manage through and meaningful Due Diligence Processes on M&A targets with internal teams and external professionals
- Partner with business lines, including investment management, Second Engine, HR, and Marketing, to build materials for M&A targets
- Support capital allocation analysis, fee analysis, and revenue modeling across business segments
- Contribute to regulatory and investor reporting processes as required
- Identify and implement process improvements across finance and reporting workflows
What You Bring
- A growth mindset, we are not a sleepy asset manager; we operate more like a fintech
- 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in corporate finance, FP&A, investment banking, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience in or direct exposure to the wealth management or asset management industry, a strong differentiator
- CPA, MBA, or CFA designation (completed or in progress) is a significant asset
- Exceptional financial modeling and analytical skills; proficiency in Excel is required
- Strong communication skills with the ability to distill complex financial information for senior audiences
- High attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative mindset
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving, results-oriented environment
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!
