Analyst, Investment Risk Research

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada IMCO Full time

At IMCO, our talent is among the best IMCO offers a uniquely stimulating and rewarding environment where you can help build and drive organizational transformation, all while seeking to challenge yourself, learn, and grow your career.

We offer a culture of collaboration and passion, creating unwavering value for the clients we serve. Our vision is to be the partner of choice for Ontario’s public sector funds and build a high-performing, value-based Asset Management firm in the heart of downtown Toronto.

If you are ready to drive best-in-class service, and join a collaborative, motivated, and fun team of professionals, we’re ready to offer you a great place to work with exciting opportunities for growth and development.

If you want to use your expertise to drive strategic business outcomes, then we want you at IMCO

We are looking for a highly motivated Analyst, Investment Risk Research to join our team

Reporting to the Senior Associate, Investment Risk Research, the Analyst, Investment Risk Research, will work within a dynamic team and be responsible for research efforts related to the effective modelling, interpretation and execution of investment risk, as well as preparing various risk reporting and analytics in support of IMCO’s internal partners and external stakeholders. We are seeking an investment risk professional with a broad range of capital markets knowledge, a sound foundation of investment risk principles as well as various research techniques in support of investment strategy development and transition.

As a Member of Our Team, You will be Responsible For:
- Portfolio related investment risk research on private market transactions covering Real Estate, Infrastructure, Private Equity and Private Debt.- Ad hoc analysis and research in support of investment target validation and policy review, testing the appropriateness of various strategy benchmarks, client target SAA, etc.- Risk related research pertaining to new strategies or instrument types.- Working with Investment teams to ensure relevance of investment risk research and modelling techniques/approaches enabling investment risk to be fully incorporated into the investment decision making process- Investment policy limit monitoring and escalation protocol for remedial actions.- Working with Investment Risk Support to integrate and enhance Front Office risk analytics into the reporting process.- Conducting risk management related research including portfolio risk disaggregation and forecasting techniques while ensuring methodologies are “portable” to any plan/client.- Prototyping new risk management analytics, methodologies, and reporting solutions.- Performing reasonability checks to identify any potential data errors and providing feedback to resolve issues.- Assisting in the migration and implementation of a new risk system.- Developing strong collaborative relationships with all stakeholders.

What do you need to succeed?- Strong academic background including a minimum of a master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (mathematics, statistics, quantitative finance, or equivalent).- 1-3 years of experience in investment risk research, financial modelling, analysis, and reporting.- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel & VBA), Bloomberg/Refinitiv/Capital IQ, Python, SQL/SAS, MATLAB, or equivalent tools. (Power BI nice to have)- Demonstrated portfolio and risk modelling skills- Working knowledge of investment risk management, and portfolio management theory.- Experience with a broad range of investment vehicles across all asset classes, with emphasis on private markets (i.e. Real Estate, Infrastructure, Private Equity, Private debt) and a strong understanding of how private market investments impact the total portfolio risk profile. This includes practical aspects such as market conventions, specific product knowledge, and best industry practices.- Ability to identify, evaluate and resolve complex issues and problems with strong analytical skills.- Ability to think independently and take initiative to seize opportunities and minimize issues.- Strong collaborative skills.- Excellent communication skills with the ability to report complex information clearly and concisely.

What IMCO Can Offer You:
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, to deliver an unparalleled employee experience and to work as one team to continuously improve the management of broader public-sector investment funds and pension plans. In addition to offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package, we pride ourselves on helping you reach your potential, making a difference in our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our hybrid work model offers flexibility and provides our employees with the opportunity to lead a well-balanced life. Our Corporation’s offices located at 16 York Street, Suite 2400, Toronto, ON M5J 0E6 provi

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