Director , Fixed Income Investment Risk

Alberta Investment Management Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) is seeking a Director, Fixed Income Investment Risk to join the Investment Risk Management (IRM) team. The role focuses on assessing, monitoring, and reporting risks across AIMCo's fixed income investments, with leadership in risk analysis and modeling.

Reporting to the Senior Director, you will collaborate across investment and risk teams, enhance transparency, and contribute to risk-informed decision-making while aligning with AIMCo's values

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, or any other quantitative/STEM discipline.
• Post-graduate degree is preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in investment management, risk management, financial analysis, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Leading portfolio risk analysis and ongoing monitoring activities to provide insight into the risk profile of fixed income products and support risk-informed decision-making.
• Partnering with colleagues across investment and risk teams to enhance risk reporting, strategic insight, and risk modeling capabilities.
• Helping foster a culture of transparency, learning, collaboration, and risk awareness.

Skills

Fixed income knowledge

Quantitative analysis

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance/Accounting/Actuarial Science or quantitative/STEM

Post-graduate degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Programming

Job description

Opportunity

CLOSING DATE: October 10, 2026 Opportunity AIMCo is seeking a Director, Fixed Income Investment 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, product and client total portfolio levels. Reporting to the Senior Director, Fixed Income Investment Risk, you will assess, monitor, and report on risks across AIMCo's public and private fixed income investments. This is an excellent opportunity for a risk professional who enjoys learning, collaboration, thoughtful insight, and contributing to meaningful investment decisions. NOTE: this role will be located in either Calgary or Edmonton ** Role will close at 11:59 pm MST on October 10, 2026**

What You Will Do

• Leading portfolio risk analysis and ongoing monitoring activities to provide insight into the risk profile of fixed income products and support risk-informed decision-making.
• Partnering with colleagues across investment and risk teams to enhance risk reporting, strategic insight, and risk modeling capabilities.
• Helping foster a culture of transparency, learning, collaboration, and risk awareness.

What We're Looking For

We recognize that great candidates bring experience through different educational, professional, and personal pathways. If you are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification listed below.

• Curious and motivated to deepen your understanding of investing, risk management, and fixed income markets.
• Quantitative, detail-oriented, 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

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, or any other quantitative/STEM discipline.
• Post-graduate degree is preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in investment management, risk management, financial analysis, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of fixed income markets, instruments, investment strategies, and factor modeling.
• Advanced Excel modeling capabilities and programming experience.
• Familiarity with public equity markets and alternative investment strategies is beneficial but not a requirement.
• Progress toward, or completion of, the CFA, PRM, FRM, or similar professional designations is also an asset.

Skills and Experience

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to evaluate complex information and communicate findings clearly and effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Thorough attention to detail combined with the ability to maintain perspective on broader organizational and client objectives.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage competing deadlines, and contribute effectively within a team environment.
• Alignment with AIMCo's core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity, and collaboration.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first twelve months, you will:

• Develop a strong understanding of AIMCo's risk management framework, processes, and investment approach.
• Build productive relationships with colleagues across risk and investment functions.
• Contribute meaningfully to risk monitoring, analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate AIMCo's core values through your work, partnerships, and interactions across the organization.

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.

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!