Associate, Business Development (Institutional)

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One of Canadas Most Trusted Investment Brands.

AtPicton Mahoney Asset Management (PICTON Investments) being alternative isnt just what we do its who we are.

Founded by industry pioneer David Picton weve spent 20 years challenging conventional wisdom and redefining the investing landscape. As one of Canadas most trusted investment brands we are proudly independent privately run 100% employee-owned and deeply committed to delivering results for our clients.

Thinking Alternatively is in Our DNA.

With a team of 233 bold thinkersone-third dedicated solely to investment managementwe are specialists not generalists. Managing over $20.6 billion (August 31 2026) for institutional and retail clients we navigate markets with conviction resilience and a forward-thinking approach.

Were more than investors were innovators. We challenge traditional investment mindsets constantly pushing the boundaries to achieve our mission: To bring greater certainty to investors.

Our success is built on four guiding principles:

• Treat investors money like our own.
• Redefine the way investors invest.
• Be human always approachable.
• Succeed together one investment at a time.

These arent just words. They define how we think how we invest and how we work.

Now were entering our next chapter. Were transforming our brand and reshaping the way the world invests. If you think alternatively embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and thrive in a dynamic bureaucracy-free environment join us and be part of whats next.

Thriving in Our Entrepreneurial Culture

AtPICTON Investments youll thrive in our creative and dynamic workplace where collaboration and support are at the core of everything we do. At our firm youll have the opportunity to take on significant responsibilities work in a flexible environment and tackle challenging projects from the outset. Our culture is designed for ambitious professionals who want to make an immediate impact while continuing to push boundaries and achieve our greater mission. Youll be empowered with a high level of responsibility trust and flexibility providing an exciting and creative space for you to help reshape how the world views alternative investments. With competitive total rewards performance-based bonuses and a clear path for career growth youll have everything you need to develop both now and over the longer term.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and highly organized Associate Business Development (Institutional) to support both our business development and institutional client service functions. This is an entry-level role with a clear path to a broader capital-raising or client service capacity suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced financial services environment and excels at keeping complex moving parts running smoothly.

You will work directly with senior business development and client service professionals helping to manage internal processes and supporting investor outreach ongoing client servicing CRM management and marketing materials. This role presents a path to a business development or institutional client service role for the right candidate.

The expected annual base salary range for this role is $65000 to $70000 with final base salary determined based on experience skills education and internal addition to base salary this role is eligible for variable compensation

At PICTON Investments 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.

Youll have the opportunity to learn and lead:

Coordination & Scheduling

• Manage calendars and serve as the primary scheduling contact for investor meetings roadshows and BD reviews across time zones
• Prepare agendas briefing materials and follow-up recaps; track action items across investor touchpoints

Conference Management

• Own end-to-end conference coordination: registration logistics on-site scheduling speaker submissions panel participation and booth arrangements
• Identify and prioritize relevant conferences and events aligned with BD strategy; manage pre- and post-conference investor meeting scheduling and log outcomes in the CRM

Budget Management

• Track the BD budget across conference fees travel marketing and events; maintain spend trackers report regularly to leadership and flag variances

Investor Relations Support

• Draft and distribute investor communications newsletters and fund updates; support new investor onboarding and manage ongoing communications
• Coordinate RFP DDQ and ODD responses across investment operations compliance and legal; maintain and update investor data rooms

Client Service & Reporting

• Respond to recurring and ad hoc client requests (performance attribution exposure capital activity) and coordinate deliverables quarterly reports capital statements and custom reporting against client deadlines
• Support capital activity (subscriptions redemptions transfers) document management audit confirmations and compliance requests; maintain structured records of client interactions

CRM & Pipeline Management

• Own day-to-day CRM hygiene logging interactions updating contacts tracking pipeline stages and generate regular activity reports for leadership; identify process improvements to enhance data integrity

Sales & Business Development Support

• Assist with prospecting pitch deck preparation and marketing collateral; execute campaigns and liaise with marketing to ensure content and visuals meet firm standards

What were looking for

• 1-3 years of experience in financial services asset management or professional services; prior exposure to investor relations fundraising or institutional sales workflows is an asset
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with CRM platforms (Salesforce or equivalent)
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint Excel Outlook)
• Experience with budget tracking expense management or vendor coordination
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Comfort producing accurate client-facing data and coordinating with operations and middle office
• Interest in sales client engagement and business development with familiarity with hedge fund or alternative investment strategies preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively across functions
• Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Business or a related field; progress toward or completion of the CFA or CAIA designation is an asset
• French language proficiency is considered an asset

Our Commitment to Employees

AtPICTON 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!

PICTON Investmentsis committed to providing an equitable and fair work environment for everyone and all hiring and other personnel actions will be taken without regard to race colour creed religion sex disability gender identity gender expression family status age language or national origin. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse experiences globally. Canadian experience is not required. If you require an accommodation at any point in time throughout the application and hiring process please contact Human Resources at or at.

PICTON Investmentsdoes not accept unsolicited resumes emails calls or any other form of communication from third-party recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited outreach including commercial electronic messages will neither be acknowledged nor considered.

Please note: We use AI-assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process including summarizing interview notes and aligning candidate profiles with job requirements. All decisions are made by our hiring team.

Required Experience:

Junior IC