Analyst, Investment Risk Research and Analytics

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. 

We offer a culture of collaboration and passion, creating unwavering value for the clients we serve.  Our vision is to be the partner of choice for Ontario’s public sector funds and build a high-performing, value-based Asset Management firm in the heart of downtown Toronto.  

If you are ready to drive best-in-class service, and join a collaborative, motivated, and fun team of professionals, we’re ready to offer you a great place to work with exciting opportunities for growth and development.

If you want to use your expertise to drive strategic business outcomes, then we want you at IMCO!
 

IMCO is looking for a highly motivated Analyst to join our team!

As part of the Investment Risk Research and Analytics team, the Analyst, Investment Risk Research and Analytics will contribute to research, development, and deployment of all investment risk reporting and analytics in support of IMCO’s stakeholders.  The Analyst will be responsible for designing, developing and deploying investment risk reporting solutions. The role also requires participation in modeling of new holdings and supporting daily risk production and reporting.

We are seeking an individual with broad capital markets knowledge, exposure to investment risk systems, and the technology and data required to support them. A drive to improve existing processes and attention to detail are desired.

As a Member of Our Team, You Will:

• Participate in the development of an investment risk dashboard for monitoring investment risk related issues, enabling investment risk to be fully incorporated into the investment decision making process.

• Assist in the maintenance and delivery of Investment policy limit monitoring and client reporting, including portfolio analytics, stress testing, and concentration risk metrics.

• Support daily risk production and reporting for the risk system.

• Prototype new risk management analytics, methodologies, and reporting solutions.

• Participate in the set-up and maintenance of modelling for new and existing trades, with other members of the Investment Risk team.

• Work with Investment Risk Support and Investment teams to integrate and enhance Front Office risk analytics into the reporting process.

• Understand and anticipate the impact of system and model changes on risk analytics and reporting.

• Perform ad hoc analysis and research in support of investment target validation and policy review, testing the appropriateness of various strategy benchmarks, client target SAA, etc.

• Partner with stakeholders to drive and support change and to assist in meeting IMCO’s objectives.

What do you need to succeed?

• Strong academic background including a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline (mathematics, statistics, quantitative finance, or equivalent). A master’s degree in a quantitative discipline is preferred.

• 1-3 years of experience working in investment risk analysis, reporting, and technology.

• Demonstrated portfolio and risk modelling skills.

• Proficiency in SQL, Python, MATLAB, VBA, SAS, C++ or equivalent.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Bloomberg/Refinitiv/Capital IQ, database tools and Microsoft Power BI.

• Working knowledge of investment risk management and performance attribution, reporting principles and practices across asset classes/strategies and markets (public and private).

• Ability to identify, evaluate and resolve complex issues and problems with strong analytical skills.

• Ability to think independently and take initiative to seize opportunities and minimize issues.

• Strong collaborative skills.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to report complex information clearly and concisely.

What IMCO Can Offer You:

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, to deliver an unparalleled employee experience and to work as one team to continuously improve the management of broader public-sector investment funds. In addition to offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package, we pride ourselves on helping you reach your potential, making a difference in our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

IMCO is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities in its recruitment process. Please advise IMCO if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs. Candidates being considered for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our hybrid work model offers flexibility and provides our employees with the opportunity to lead a well-balanced life. Our Corporation’s offices located at 16 York Street, Suite 2400, Toronto, ON M5J 0E6 provide a welcoming space for employees to gather, work collaboratively, and grow together.

IMCO is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities in its recruitment process. Please advise IMCO if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs. Candidates being considered for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.