Director, Investment Risk

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Fiera Capital Full time

At Fiera Capital

We invest in creating a culture of purpose that makes our people feel valued, cared for, seen, and heard. Our approach to employee experience is tailored to your needs and ambitions:

- Your Inclusive Experience: We are committed to cultivating an inclusive, safe, and trusting work environment.
- Your Growth & Empowerment: We have ambitious growth goals for our firm, which makes us a great place to advance your career.
- Your Rewards & Recognition: We deeply value our people and their contributions and that’s reflected in our competitive compensation and benefits packages and our collaborative culture.
- Your Wellness Your Way: We strive to create a healthy work environment and we offer programs designed to support our employees’ wellbeing.

What we are looking for:
Your responsibilities:

- In close collaboration with the Global Chief Compliance and Investment Risk Officer, enhance, implement, and manage Fiera’s investment risk management framework.
- Identify and evaluate risks (qualitative and quantitative) that could affect investment portfolios adversely, impact operations and harm the reputation or financial success of the organization.
- Collaborate with the Public Markets CIO Office and Portfolio Managers to support risk oversight, analysis, and its identification consistently across our investment strategies.
- Prepare Risk reports and recommendations for material transactions that incorporate Investment Risk’s independent opinion on the balance of risks and rewards pertinent to Fiera Capital.
- Identify emerging risks, macro and mega-trends that may impact the investments, portfolios, and strategy, quantify the potential impact and build potential mitigating measures.
- Develop and implement advanced analytics and modeling techniques to assess and quantify investment risks, including scenario analysis, stress testing, and predictive modeling.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement digital tools and platforms to streamline risk management processes, such as risk assessment, monitoring, and reporting.
- Leverage technology to automate manual risk management tasks, enhance data quality, and improve the efficiency of risk processes.
- In-depth analysis of the risk/return profile of the investment relative to other investments and/or benchmarks.
- Manage and develop a team of four (4) professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship to support their growth and development.
- Stay abreast of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to investment risk oversight, ensuring compliance and adherence to best practices.
- Lead, or be an active member of, Investment Risk management related committees or governance forums

Must have requirements to be successful in this role:

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field. Advanced degree and key designations (e.g., MBA, CFA, CAIA, FRM/PRM) are highly desirable.
- A minimum of 10 years of direct work experience in investment management or financial services industries specializing fundamental and/or portfolio analysis in multi-asset, including public markets, Investments strategies. Knowledge and exposure to Private Markets risks is considered a strong asset.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing effective risk management solutions.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with proficiency in risk modeling and statistical analysis, especially in modelling complex financial instruments.
- Proficiency in building and running financial models.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact and collaborate effectively with stakeholders, under time-sensitive deadlines.
- Open to and comfortable with constantly evolving and changing priorities and new challenges.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience managing teams and driving results in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information:
Fiera Capital adheres to a hybrid working environment with 3 days in-office per week.

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For all positions in Quebec (Montreal and Laval), proficiency in French, both spoken and written, is mandatory. Working English proficiency is also required in order to serve our offices and clients around the world.

Fiera Capital subscribes to the principle of employment equity. Our staff is our most valuable asset, and our goal is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone can achieve their true potential.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or on the basis of disability, genetic information or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Fiera Capital will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.

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