Best Workplaces™ in Canada 2020 - 2026 | Best Workplaces™ with Most Trusted Executive Teams 2024 - 2026 | Best Workplaces™ in Financial Services & Insurance 2020 - 2025 | Best Workplaces™ for Mental Wellness 2023 - 2026 | Best Workplaces™ for Giving Back 2022, 2024 | Best Workplaces™ for Inclusion 2021, 2024 | Best Workplaces™ for Women 2021 | Best Workplaces™ in Ontario™ 2020, 2021, 2024 | Best Workplaces™ for Professional Development 2025 | Best Workplaces™ for Young Talent 2026

One of Canada’s Most Trusted Investment Brands.

At Picton Mahoney Asset Management (PICTON Investments), being alternativeisn’tjust what we do—it’swho we are.

Founded by industry pioneer David Picton, we’ve spent over 20 years challenging conventional wisdom and redefining the investing landscape. As one of Canada’s most trusted investment brands, we are proudly independent—privately run, 100% employee-owned, and deeply committed to delivering results for our clients.

Thinking Alternatively is in Our DNA

With a team of 241 bold thinkers—one-third dedicated solely to investment management—we are specialists, not generalists. Managing $19.6 billion (June 30, 2026) for institutional and retail clients, we navigate markets with conviction, resilience, and a forward-thinking approach.

We’re more than investors — we’re innovators. We challenge traditional investment mindsets, constantly pushing the boundaries to achieve our mission: To bring greater certainty to investors.

Our success is built on four guiding principles:

Treat investors’ money like our own.

Redefine the way investors invest.

Be human—always approachable.

Succeed together, one investment at a time.

These aren’t just words—they define how we think, how we invest, and how we work.

Now,we’reentering our next chapter. We’retransforming our brand and reshaping the way the world invests. If you think alternatively, embrace an entrepreneurial spirit, and thrive in a dynamic, bureaucracy-free setting, join us and be part ofwhat’snext.

Thriving in Our Entrepreneurial Culture

At PICTON Investments, you’llthrive in our creative and dynamic workplace, where collaboration and support are at the core of everything we do. At our firm, you’llhave the opportunity to take on significant responsibilities, work in a flexible environment, and tackle challenging projects from the outset. Our culture is designed for ambitious professionals who want to make an immediate impact while continuing to push boundaries and achieve our greater mission.You’llbe empowered witha high levelof responsibility, trust, and flexibility,



providing an exciting and creative space for you to help reshape how the world views alternative investments. With competitive total rewards, performance-based bonuses, and a clear path for career growth,you’llhave everything you need to develop both now and over the longer term.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to senior leadership, the VP, Corporate Development will be at the center of PICTON's strategic and M&A; agenda. Reporting into the Chief Growth Officer, this is a high-impact, cross-functional role where you evaluate opportunities, build the financial architecture behind strategic decisions, and partner with business leaders across the firm.

For someone with a solid capital markets and corporate finance foundation, this role offers direct exposure to firm-wide strategy, meaningful cross-functional partnerships, and the chance to do work that shapes how the business grows. You will operate in a lean, high-ownership environment where strong analytical thinking and sound judgment are valued over process and hierarchy.

What You'll Do

Evaluate M&A; opportunities and strategic partnerships in the asset management and wealth spaces, including financial modeling, due diligence, and executive-level presentations

Build and maintain a coverage list of Alternative Asset Managers (public and private), Long Only Managers, and Investment Counselling Firms

Support corporate finance initiatives including budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year financial planning

Prepare and analyze financial models, management reporting, and executive presentations

Coordinate and manage through and meaningful Due Diligence Processes on M&A; targets with internal teams and external professionals

Partner with business lines, including investment management, Second Engine, HR, and Marketing, to build materials for M&A; targets

Support capital allocation analysis, fee analysis, and revenue modeling across business segments

Contribute to regulatory and investor reporting processes as required

Identify and implement process improvements across finance and reporting workflows

What You Bring

A growth mindset, we are not a sleepy asset manager; we operate more like a fintech





7 to 10 years of progressive experience in corporate finance, FP&A;, investment banking, or a related field

Demonstrated experience in or direct exposure to the wealth management or asset management industry, a strong differentiator

CPA, MBA, or CFA designation (completed or in progress) is a significant asset

Exceptional financial modeling and analytical skills; proficiency in Excel is required

Strong communication skills with the ability to distill complex financial information for senior audiences

High attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative mindset

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving, results-oriented environment

Our Commitment to Employees

At PICTON Investments, we take pride in enhancing our employees' experiences through a comprehensive suite of exceptional perks and programs. Our benefits include corporate fitness reimbursement and discounts, VersaFi memberships (formerly Women in Capital Markets), PICTON Investment Counseling and portfolio management services, volunteer and charitable donation matching, maternity and parental leave top-up, recognition awards, semi-annual performance bonuses, a generous annual vacation entitlement (minimum of 15 days per year), training and development reimbursement, extensive health and dental benefits, a healthcare spending account, and more.

These offerings are designed to support your career growth, well-being, and overall success. Join us and thrive in an environment that values and invests in you!

PICTON Investments is committed to providing an equitable and fair work environment for everyone and all hiring and other personnel actions will be taken without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, sex, disability, gender identity, gender expression, family status, age, language or national origin. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse experiences globally. Canadian experience is not required. If you require an accommodation at any point in time throughout the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (416) 955-4108 or at [email protected].

PICTON Investments does not accept unsolicited resumes, emails, calls, or any other form of communication from third-party recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited outreach, including commercial electronic messages, will neither be acknowledged nor considered.

Please note: We use AI-assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process, including summarizing interview notes and aligning candidate profiles with job requirements. All decisions are made by our hiring team.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 VP, Corporate Development (Toronto)
🏢 Picton Mahoney
📍 Toronto