24 Oct
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Alberta Investment Management
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Canada
24 Oct
Alberta Investment Management
Canada
CLOSING DATE: October 27, 2026 Opportunity AIMCo’s Public Equities team is seeking a Managing Director, Head of External Partnerships to lead our externally managed investment strategies. External Partnerships is a key component of the Public Equities platform, complementing AIMCo’s internally managed active equity strategies in delivering against shared risk and return objectives. The mandate spans globally deployed equity and absolute return strategies, with a focus on identifying high-quality external managers and determining where external strategies can enhance the overall portfolio. Working closely with the Global Head of Public Equities, the Managing Director will provide strategic leadership across external manager selection and underwriting, portfolio construction, capital allocation, commercial negotiations and ongoing oversight, while leading and developing the External Partnerships team. *
* Investment Management & Portfolio Construction Lead the sourcing, evaluation, underwriting and ongoing oversight of external managers across equity and absolute return strategies. Oversee portfolio construction and capital allocation, ensuring external strategies contribute effectively to Public Equities’ overall risk and return objectives. Evaluate investment strategies, performance, risk exposures and sources of investment edge using rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis. Assess external strategies in the context of AIMCo’s internally managed exposures and broader portfolio objectives. Commercial & Relationship Management Lead negotiations related to investment management agreements, fee structures, commercial terms and governance arrangements. Partner closely with Public Equities leadership and internal investment teams to share market intelligence, manager insights and investment perspectives. Contribute to the strategic direction and continued evolution of AIMCo’s Public Equities platform. Minimum of 15 years of institutional asset management experience,
with significant experience selecting, underwriting and overseeing external investment managers. Deep expertise across externally managed equity strategies, including long-only and short-extension strategies, as well as absolute return strategies. Strong understanding of hedge fund and equity investment approaches, including their underlying risk and return drivers. Strong quantitative capabilities applied to manager evaluation, portfolio construction and investment risk management. Significant experience negotiating investment management fees, commercial terms and governance arrangements. Robust academic background; CFA, CAIA, MBA or another relevant professional designation or advanced degree is strongly preferred. Ability and willingness to travel internationally as required. Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening, which includes a credit bureau and a criminal record investigation, the results of which must be acceptable to AIMCo. Strong negotiation and relationship management skills. Executive presence with the ability to represent AIMCo effectively with sophisticated external partners and senior stakeholders. 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. Our team members are motivated by our purpose and committed to creating long-term value for our clients and their beneficiaries. 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 team-oriented environment to help our clients secure a better financial future for the Albertans they serve. #
📌 Managing Director, Head of External Partnerships, Public Equities (Canada)
🏢 Alberta Investment Management
📍 Canada