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About the Role

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. 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. This role offers an opportunity to expand from asset-class specialization into firm-wide portfolio construction and capital allocation across multiple strategies, influencing portfolio decisions across Credit, Arbitrage, and other investment strategies.

Responsibilities

Lead Across Asset Classes: Expand from equity risk expertise into cross-asset portfolio construction across Credit, Arbitrage, and multi-strategy.
Design and evolve the firm’s 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 firm’s most critical portfolio decisions.
Build a track record as a capital allocator, with impact tied to overall firm performance.

Requirements

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.

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.
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.
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.

Location

Canada

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

10+ years

Benefits

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
Generous annual vacation entitlement (minimum of 15 days per year)
Training and development reimbursement
Extensive health and dental benefits
Healthcare spending account

About the Company

At Picton Mahoney Asset Management (PICTON Investments), being alternative isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are.
Founded by industry pioneer David Picton, we’ve spent over 20 years challenging conventional wisdom and redefining the investing landscape.
As one of Canada’s 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 241 bold thinkers—one-third dedicated solely to investment management—we are specialists, not generalists.
Managing $19.3 billion (as of June 31st, 2026) for institutional and retail clients, we navigate markets with conviction, resilience, and a forward-thinking approach.
We’re more than investors — we’re 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.
We’re 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 what’s next.
At PICTON Investments, you’ll thrive in our creative and dynamic workplace, where collaboration and support are at the core of everything we do.
At our firm, you’ll 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.
You’ll 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, you’ll have everything you need to develop both now and over the longer term.

Equal Opportunity

PICTON Investments is 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 (416) 955-4108 or at accessibility@pictoninvestments.com.