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Chief Risk Officer


Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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One of Canadas Most Trusted Investment Brands.


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


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


Thinking Alternatively is in Our DNA.

With a team of 241 bold thinkersone-third dedicated solely to investment managementwe are specialists not generalists. Managing $19.3 billion (as of July 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 humanalways approachable.
  • Succeed together one investment at a time.

These arent just wordsthey 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


As Chief Risk Officer you will own the design and oversight of a comprehensive cross-strategy risk framework setting risk limits and guidelines governance standards and controls that underpin the firms integrated approach to portfolio management.


This is not a traditional oversight role. You will operate as a core strategic partner to the CIO and Multi-Strategy PM helping define how risk is measured budgeted allocated and optimized across the platform.


For a senior equity risk professional this is an opportunity to expand from asset-class specialization into firm-wide portfolio construction and capital allocation across multiple strategies. While remaining deeply engaged with the Equity business you will increasingly influence portfolio decisions across Credit Arbitrage and other investment strategies as the platform continues to scale and mature.


Youll have the opportunity to learn and lead:

Lead Across Asset Classes

  • Expand from equity risk expertise into cross-asset portfolio construction across Credit Arbitrage and multi-strategy
  • Design and evolve the firms integrated risk infrastructure including models limits and governance frameworks


Shape Firm-Level Capital Allocation

  • Own the risk budgeting process allocating capital across strategies based on performance correlation and market conditions
  • Partner directly with the Multi-Strategy PM on portfolio construction decisions
  • Influence how risk capital is deployed scaled or reduced across the platform


Build and Institutionalize

  • Establish volatility targets drawdown controls and capital efficiency standards
  • Develop a risk governance model that balances rigor with commercial practicality
  • Support the transition to a cohesive institutionally scalable multi-strategy platform


Operate as a Firm-Level Decision Maker

  • Contribute to the firms most critical portfolio decisions
  • Build a track record as a capital allocator with impact tied to overall firm performance


What were looking for

Experience

  • 10 years in quantitative risk management ideally within an equity-focused hedge fund asset manager or multi-strategy platform
  • Proven experience leading a risk function including setting limits managing exposure and supporting senior decision-making
  • Exposure to Credit and/or Arbitrage is an asset; strong interest in cross-asset investing is essential
  • Track record of partnering with portfolio managers as a trusted advisor


Technical Skills

  • Strong command of key risk metrics including Sharpe ratio VaR volatility drawdown factor exposure and tail risk
  • Advanced quantitative capabilities including model development and data analysis
  • Solid understanding of portfolio construction including correlation position sizing and capital efficiency


Leadership & Judgment

  • Ability to challenge and collaborate effectively with investment teams
  • Strong decision-making in dynamic and uncertain market environments
  • Clear communicator able to translate complex analysis into actionable insights
  • Builder mindset with interest in shaping and scaling a platform


Mindset & Fit

  • Views risk as a strategic lever not just a control function
  • Motivated by the opportunity to influence firm-level outcomes
  • Interested in building a long-term platform track record and impact


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.


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We are leaders in volatility management, offering a range of investment solutions calibrated to meet the risk/return needs of our clients.

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