ResponsibilitiesSource and evaluate new diversifying alternative investment strategies across equities, fixed income and credit, arbitrage, volatility, macro, and commoditiesApply a structured framework assessing standalone performance and impact on existing portfoliosDevelop and maintain a pipeline of prospective strategies and external managersConduct investment due diligence covering strategy, track record, transparency, and risk managementEvaluate capacity-sharing, co-investment, and managed account partnership structuresMonitor onboarded managers against performance, risk, and operational benchmarksWork with operations and prime brokerage teams to assess financing costs, cross-margin eligibility, and capital deployment efficiencyContribute to portfolio construction, allocation sizing, leverage, and capacity management decisionsPartner with the Head of Multi-Strategy, portfolio managers, and risk team to align strategies with mandates and risk frameworksPresent recommendations to the investment committee and senior leadershipCoordinate with legal, compliance, and operations teams on onboarding, contracts, and regulatory mattersRequirements5–7+ years of experience in the alternative investments industryDirect exposure to hedge fund strategies, multi-strategy platforms, or alternatives manager researchDeep understanding of equity long/short, credit, arbitrage, and alternative or niche strategiesAbility to evaluate strategies on a net, risk-adjusted basis, including fees, financing costs, and structural considerationsWorking knowledge of prime brokerage relationships, cross-margining, and capital efficiency mechanicsExperience with managed account and commingled fund structures and their operational, legal,



and risk trade-offsStrong quantitative and analytical skillsAbility to build and interpret risk/return and portfolio contribution modelsStrong written and verbal communication skillsMaster's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related fieldCFA designation or equivalent strongly preferredPrior experience at a multi-strategy hedge fund, fund-of-funds, or institutional allocator with manager selection responsibility preferredExisting relationships within the Canadian and/or global alternative investment manager community preferredExperience negotiating managed account agreements, side letters, and prime brokerage documentation preferredFamiliarity with risk management systems preferredCanadian experience is not requiredCore CompetenciesDemonstrates expertise in evaluating alternative investment strategies, including hedge fund and multi-strategy platforms, with robust quantitative and analytical skills to assess performance and risk. Proficient in portfolio construction and capital efficiency, with the ability to communicate complex strategies effectively to senior leadership.Highest-signal resume keywordsAlternative Investments ExperienceHedge Fund Strategies ExposureQuantitative And Analytical SkillsCFA DesignationManaged Account Structures KnowledgeATS Optimization KeywordsHard SkillsInvestment Due DiligenceRisk ManagementPortfolio Contribution ModelsPerformance EvaluationCapital Deployment EfficiencyCross-MarginingEquity Long/Short StrategiesArbitrage StrategiesCommodities StrategiesVolatility StrategiesSoft SkillsStrong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationCertifications & QualificationsCFA DesignationMaster's Degree In FinanceIndustry KeywordsMulti-Strategy PlatformsFund-Of-FundsInvestment CommitteeOperational BenchmarksCapacity ManagementCo-Investment StructuresTransparencyRisk-Adjusted EvaluationLegal ComplianceAlternative Investment Manager CommunityTools & TechnologiesRisk Management SystemsPrime Brokerage Relationships #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director, Multi-Strategy Research – Portfolio Development (Toronto)
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📍 Toronto