Associate, Client Investment Advisory (12-month term)

Alberta Investment Management Corporation; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) is seeking an Associate, Client Investment Strategy in Edmonton to translate client objectives into actionable portfolio and strategy insights, blending deep analytics with clear, client-facing advice.

You will support client advisory engagements, asset mix studies and portfolio implementation discussions, working with Client Management, Multi-Asset Portfolio Management, Risk, Economics & Investment Research, and Investment teams.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in investment strategy, asset allocation, asset-liability modeling, or investment consulting.
• Experience with pension plans, insurance portfolios, endowments, or institutional clients.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline; Master's degree considered an asset.
• Progress toward or completion of CFA, ACIA/FCIA, FRM, or similar designation preferred.
• Strong understanding of institutional portfolios, risk drivers, and portfolio construction.
• Experience with asset-liability modeling and strategic asset allocation is an asset.
• Proficiency with Python and R.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the creation of scalable analytics capabilities that enhance client portfolio insights.
• Prepare materials for client and board-level investment discussions and provide clear, well-structured analysis and insights.
• Contribute to the development of client-specific investment strategy analysis, including strategic asset allocation and asset-liability modeling.
• Work collaboratively within the Client Investment Advisory team to peer review work and explore creative solutions to unique challenges.
• Support the team's investment planning capabilities.
• Contribute to the evolution of AIMCo's client advisory framework by identifying opportunities to enhance modeling, analysis, and communication.
• Support transition planning activities related to changes in client investment policies, asset mix and portfolio objectives.

Skills

Python

R

Presentation skills

Written communication

Client advisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative discipline

Master's degree asset

Job description

CLOSING DATE: September 30, 2026

Opportunity Reports to: Managing Director, Client Investment Advisory

The Associate, Client Investment Strategy plays a critical role in advancing AIMCo's client investment advisory capabilities by translating client objectives into actionable portfolio and strategy insights. This role combines hands on analytical depth with client-facing responsibilities, requiring both technical expertise and strong communication skills to deliver tailored investment strategies and advice. In this role, you will support client advisory engagements, asset mix studies and client portfolio implementation advice. You will also work closely with Client Management, Multi-Asset Portfolio Management, Risk, Economics & Investment Research, and Investment teams to ensure alignment of advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the creation of scalable analytics capabilities that enhance client portfolio insights.


• Prepare materials for client and board-level investment discussions and provide clear, well-structured analysis and insights.


• Contribute to the development of client-specific investment strategy analysis, including strategic asset allocation and asset-liability modeling.


• Work collaboratively within the Client Investment Advisory team to peer review work and explore creative solutions to unique challenges.


• Support the team's investment planning capabilities.


• Contribute to the evolution of AIMCo's client advisory framework by identifying opportunities to enhance modeling, analysis, and communication.


• Support transition planning activities related to changes in client investment policies, asset mix and portfolio objectives.

Our Ideal Candidate

• 3-5 years of experience in investment strategy, asset allocation, asset-liability modeling, or investment consulting.


• Experience working with pension plans, insurance portfolios, endowments, or institutional clients.


• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, etc.); Master's degree considered an asset.


• Progress toward or completion of CFA, ACIA/FCIA, FRM, or similar designation preferred.


• Strong understanding of institutional portfolios, risk drivers, and portfolio construction.


• Experience with asset-liability modeling and strategic asset allocation is an asset.


• Ability to translate complex analysis into clear, decision-ready insights.


• Strong presentation and written communication skills.


• Proficiency with programming languages such as Python and R.

Location: Edmonton.

Work model: hybrid (3 days in office currently).

This posting will close at 11:59 pm MST on September 29, 2026.

About AIMCo

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 will enjoy your career with us.

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.