Analyst / Senior Analyst, Private Market Risk

Alberta Investment Management Corporation; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Hybrid work model

Job summary

AIMCo is seeking an Analyst / Senior Analyst, Private Market Risk to join the Investment Risk Management team within the Risk Management division in Alberta. You will support risk assessments across private market investments, including Private Equity, Infrastructure & Renewable Resources, Real Estate, and Private Debt.

Based in Alberta with hybrid work (Edmonton or Calgary), you will collaborate with risk and investment teams to enhance reporting, analysis, and decision-making while growing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Actuarial Science, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, or another quantitative discipline.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, institutional investing, portfolio construction, investment processes, and risk management principles.
• Experience in investment management, asset management, risk management, financial analysis, portfolio analytics, banking, capital markets, insurance, consulting, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Conducting independent risk assessments of private market investments, including funds, co-investments, and direct investments, identifying key investment risks and portfolio implications.
• Contributing to portfolio risk analysis and ongoing monitoring activities to inform risk-informed decision-making.
• Partnering with investment and risk teams to enhance risk reporting, scenario analysis, and risk modeling capabilities.
• Assisting in preparing materials for senior leadership, the Board, and clients while improving risk processes and reporting.
• Fostering a culture of transparency, learning, collaboration, and risk awareness across the organization.

Skills

Curious attitude

Analytical thinking

Collaborative

Effective communication

Organized / multi-tasking

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Actuarial Science, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative discipline

Tools

Data analytics tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

CLOSING DATE: October 22, 2026

Opportunity AIMCo is seeking an Analyst / Senior Analyst, Private Market Risk to join the Investment Risk Management (IRM) team within the Risk Management division. IRM supports investment decision-making by providing independent risk assessment, oversight, and advisory of investment risks at the transaction, asset class, client portfolio, and Total Fund levels. In this generalist role, you will support Product Risk Leads in assessing, monitoring, and reporting on risks across AIMCo’s private market investments, including Private Equity, Infrastructure & Renewable Resources, Real Estate, and Private Debt. This is an excellent opportunity for a risk professional who enjoys learning, collaboration, thoughtful analysis, and contributing to meaningful investment decisions. You’ll gain broad exposure across multiple private market asset classes while partnering with experienced investment and risk professionals at one of Canada’s leading institutional investors. The successful candidate may be hired at the Analyst, Senior Analyst, or Manager level based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated capabilities. **This posting will close at 11:59 pm MST on October 21, 2026. **

What You Will Do

As a member of the Investment Risk Management team, you will support Product Risk Leads by:

• Conducting independent risk assessments of private market investments, including funds, co-investments, and direct investments, through the identification of key investment risks, assessment of portfolio fit, evaluation of investment strategy, and consideration of broader client portfolio implications.
• Contributing to portfolio risk analysis and ongoing monitoring activities that provide insight into the risk profile of private market investments and support risk-informed decision-making.
• Partnering with colleagues across investment and risk teams to enhance risk reporting, scenario analysis, and risk modeling capabilities.
• Assisting in the preparation of materials for senior leadership, the Board, and clients while contributing to the continuous improvement of risk processes and reporting.
• Helping foster a culture of transparency, learning, collaboration, and risk awareness across the organization.

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you are:

• Curious and motivated to deepen your understanding of investments, risk management, and private markets.
• Thoughtful and analytical in your approach to solving complex problems.
• Collaborative and relationship-oriented, with a commitment to working effectively across teams.
• Comfortable communicating with a variety of stakeholders and adapting your message to different audiences.
• Organized and able to balance multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality work.
• Committed to continuous learning, professional growth, and contributing to a positive team environment.

Technical Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Actuarial Science, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, or another relevant quantitative discipline.
• Relevant experience in investment management, asset management, risk management, financial analysis, portfolio analytics, banking, capital markets, insurance, consulting, corporate finance, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, institutional investing, portfolio construction, investment processes, and risk management principles.
• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities with the ability to assess complex information and formulate thoughtful recommendations.

Preferred

• Progress toward, or completion of, a CFA, CAIA, PRM, FRM, or similar professional designation is an asset.
• Experience using data analytics, technology, or AI-enabled tools.

This position is based in Alberta and may be located in either Edmonton or Calgary under AIMCo’s hybrid work model. Candidates from across Canada are encouraged to apply.

AIMCo offers a competitive relocation package to support successful candidates and their families in relocating to Alberta.

At AIMCo, we draw upon the differences in who we are, where we come from and the way we think to deliver results for the Albertans who rely on us.

We offer an inclusive, modern workplace where well-being is prioritized, and colleagues are enabled to do their best work. Our team members are motivated by our purpose and committed to creating long-term value for our clients and their beneficiaries.

If you are a purpose-driven, high-achiever excited by the prospect of working in a dynamic industry, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

About AIMCo Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) is one of Canada’s largest and most diversified institutional investment managers with more than CAN$194.7 billion of assets under management. AIMCo invests globally on behalf of multiple pension, endowment, insurance and government funds in the Province of Alberta. AIMCo prioritizes results and outcomes through a flexible, hybrid approach to work. We are looking for proven achievers, motivated to work in a collaborative environment to help our clients secure a better financial future for the Albertans they serve.