Director, Risk and Performance Technology

Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO); Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO) seeks a Director of Risk & Performance Technology to lead the strategy, delivery, and operation of the Risk and Performance tech portfolio in a hybrid role based in downtown Toronto. You will drive the roadmap, oversee analytics platforms, and partner with Risk, Performance, and Investment Operations to deliver trusted insights.

The role requires a deep background in investment technology, strong leadership, and the ability to scale platforms

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience delivering investment technology solutions.
• Experience leading technology teams supporting Risk, Performance, Analytics, or related investment functions.
• Strong understanding of portfolio risk management, performance measurement and attribution, benchmark management, and investment reporting.
• Experience developing technology roadmaps and delivering complex application and platform initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of investment data, analytical platforms, reporting solutions, and application integration patterns.
• Experience managing software vendors, implementation partners, and managed service providers.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics; advanced education and professional certifications are assets.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the multi-year technology roadmap for Risk and Performance capabilities.
• Lead delivery and enhancement of technology solutions for portfolio risk measurement, analytics, and reporting.
• Oversee design, integration, and support of critical applications and analytics platforms.
• Ensure scalable, automated, and efficient technology solutions supporting growth.
• Partner with Architecture, Data/AI, Enterprise Tech, and Cyber Security teams for alignment.
• Establish governance and operational excellence across the portfolio.

Skills

Technology leadership

Risk & Performance

Stakeholder management

Portfolio analytics

Vendor management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics

Tools

MSCI RiskManager

BarraOne

FactSet

Bloomberg PORT

Eagle Performance

Job description

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.

Our culture is built on collaboration and passion, with a shared commitment to delivering lasting value to the clients we serve. Located in downtown Toronto, our vision is to be the partner of choice for Ontario’s public sector funds and to build a high‑performing, value‑driven asset management firm.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. If you are ready to deliver best‑in‑class service and join a collaborative, motivated and fun team of professionals, IMCO offers the opportunity to do impactful work and broaden your expertise.

If you’re looking to use your expertise to drive strategic outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

As IMCO continues to evolve its Target Operating Model, the importance of timely, trusted, and actionable risk and performance insights continues to grow. Technology plays a critical role in enabling investment decision‑making, performance measurement, portfolio analytics, regulatory reporting, and enterprise risk oversight.

If you are looking to lead a strategic technology portfolio and help shape the future of Risk and Performance capabilities at IMCO, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for a highly motivated Director, Risk & Performance Technology.

Reporting to the Vice President, Investment Technology, the Director, Risk & Performance Technology is accountable for the strategy, delivery, operation, and evolution of IMCO’s Risk and Performance technology capabilities.

This role provides technology leadership for the applications, analytical platforms, reporting capabilities, and integrations that support Risk and Performance. The Director will establish the roadmap for the Risk and Performance technology portfolio, lead key technology initiatives, and ensure technology capabilities remain scalable, reliable, and aligned with IMCO’s future operating model.

The role partners closely with Risk, Performance, Investment Operations, Data & AI Enablement, Enterprise Technology, and Front Office stakeholders to improve analytical capabilities, enhance reporting and measurement processes, and deliver trusted insights across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Technology Strategy & Business Partnership

• Define and execute the multi-year technology roadmap for Risk and Performance capabilities, ensuring alignment with business priorities and IMCO’s Target Operating Model.
• Serve as a trusted technology advisor to leaders across Risk and Performance.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify future capability needs, technology opportunities, and process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to Investment Technology planning activities and support the development of long‑term technology strategies across the investment ecosystem.
• Support business case development, vendor evaluations, and technology investment decisions related to Risk and Performance platforms.

Risk & Performance Solution Delivery

• Lead the delivery and enhancement of technology solutions supporting portfolio risk measurement, factor analytics, exposure analysis, performance measurement, attribution, benchmark management, and investment reporting.
• Oversee the design, implementation, integration, and support of business‑critical applications and analytical platforms.
• Ensure solutions are designed to support scalability, automation, operational efficiency, and future business growth.
• Partner with Architecture, Data Platform & AI Engineering, Enterprise Technology, and Cyber Security teams to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and target architectures.
• Promote effective delivery practices and ensure technology solutions are implemented in a disciplined and sustainable manner.

Application Portfolio Ownership

• Provide overall ownership and oversight of Risk and Performance technology platforms and application portfolios.
• Establish application roadmaps, lifecycle management plans, and support strategies that align with business objectives.
• Lead application upgrades, enhancements, integrations, modernization initiatives, and platform rationalization activities.
• Evaluate emerging vendor solutions and analytical capabilities to support evolving business requirements.
• Manage strategic relationships with software vendors, implementation partners, and service providers.

Data, Analytics & Reporting Enablement

• Partner with the Data Platform & AI Engineering team and business stakeholders to ensure Risk and Performance solutions leverage trusted, governed, and reconciled investment data.
• Support the development and consumption of analytical data products, calculation engines, and reporting‑ready datasets.
• Drive improvements in measurement processes, reporting workflows, calculation transparency, and analytical consistency.
• Promote the adoption of common data standards and integrated analytical capabilities across investment teams.
• Enable modern analytics, reporting, and decision‑support capabilities that improve investment insight and business outcomes.

Governance & Operational Excellence

• Ensure Risk and Performance technology solutions operate in accordance with IMCO policies, architecture standards, security requirements, and governance frameworks.
• Establish operational processes that support stable, secure, and sustainable application services.
• Oversee incident, problem, change, release, and service management activities across the portfolio.
• Support audits, risk assessments, compliance reviews, and control testing activities.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, training materials, support procedures, and operational controls are maintained.

People Leadership

• Build and lead a high‑performing team of business analysts, application specialists, technical leads, and technology professionals.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to support career growth and organizational capability development.
• Establish clear objectives, performance expectations, and development plans aligned with business and technology goals.

What you need to succeed:

• 12+ years of progressive experience delivering and supporting investment technology solutions within asset management, investment management, or financial services environments.
• Demonstrated success leading technology teams supporting Risk, Performance, Analytics, or related investment functions.
• Strong understanding of portfolio risk management, performance measurement and attribution, benchmark management, investment reporting, and portfolio analytics.
• Experience developing technology roadmaps and delivering complex application and platform initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of investment data, analytical platforms, reporting solutions, and application integration patterns.
• Experience managing software vendors, implementation partners, and managed service providers.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Strong understanding of application lifecycle management, service management, governance, and operational support practices.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with industry‑leading Risk and Performance platforms such as MSCI RiskManager, BarraOne, Axioma, FactSet, Bloomberg PORT, Eagle Performance, or similar solutions is highly desirable.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field. Advanced education and professional certifications are considered an asset.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our hybrid work model prioritizes an office‑first approach, encouraging employees to make the most of our collaborative workspace at 16 York Street, Suite 2400, Toronto, ON M5J 0E6. This welcoming environment fosters teamwork, connection, and professional growth. While flexibility remains a key component of our model, we believe that regular in‑office engagement enhances productivity and strengthens our culture. Our approach supports a fulfilling lifestyle that balances professional ambition with personal wellbeing.

IMCO is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support parts of our recruitment process, such as screening and assessments. However, all hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team. Candidates being considered for this position will be required to undergo background screening.