Vice President, Investments and Analytics

Vice President, Investments and Analytics  #209, 9644-54 Avenue Edmonton , AB T6E 5V1 Canada

Position Overview  Azmer Inc. is a privately held investment company with a strong portfolio of assets including public securities, industrial real estate properties, and a 210 employee online legal company (). Working directly with the CEO, you will play a pivotable role by overseeing the investment and financial area of the company. This is a full-time permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week with opportunities in Edmonton, AB, or fully remote.
Primary Responsibilities   Lead the development and execution of the company's investment strategy to support long term growth and value creation
Identify and assess high-impact investment opportunities that deliver strong, risk-adjusted returns - spanning equity investments, capital allocation, real estate acquisitions, and strategic digital growth initiatives
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of financial analysts, accountants, and business professionals
Direct the design and execution of advanced financial models, reporting, and data analytics to inform strategic decision-making
Conduct investment due diligence and valuation assessments for a range of opportunities
Develop efficient, scalable investment and financial processes to support continued growth and operational excellence
Ensure the organization leverages modern financial technologies and analytics platforms to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency
Oversee portfolio performance analytics, leveraging data insights to optimize asset performance, track returns, and allocate capital
Develop and implement tactics to optimize cost structures, tax efficiency, cash flow, and financial fees
Work with Legal to structure deals, ensure compliance, and execute agreements
Collaborate with Human Resources on organizational design, role creation, and recruitment of team members
Set clear objectives to drive success, establish performance standards, regularly evaluate results, and conduct comprehensive performance management to ensure targets are achieved
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and key external stakeholders
Monitor market trends, economic conditions, and regulatory changes to identify emerging risks and strategic opportunities

Knowledge and Skill Requirements   Post‑secondary education in Finance, Business, Data Analysis, Accounting, or other related programs
10+ years of progressive experience in investment management, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), or data analysis
Proven success in identifying and managing complex investment portfolios with strong returns
Excellent ability in financial analysis, business valuation, KPI measurement, and statistics
Understanding of financial statements, accounting, and capital allocation
Strong proficiency with financial modeling, advanced analytics, and data tools
Ability to leverage AI, analytics software, SQL, and programming tools for data analysis
Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to organize material and thoughts
Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly summarize key messages
Very strong management and business acumen
Ability to learn new tools, software and processes
Self‑motivated, with a proactive drive to achieve results
High integrity, sound judgment, and a strong sense of accountability
Strong leadership and team development skills, with a track record of building high‑performing teams
Efficient organization and time management abilities
Flexibility to address complex scenarios or demanding situations
Why You Should Join the Law Depot Team   Comprehensive health and dental benefits, plus an additional Health Care Spending / Personal Spending Account
Great work life balance (37.5 hour work weeks, flexible schedules, ability to bank hours)
Continuous learning opportunities, including Linked In Learning subscriptions and training budgets
Company share plan
Free catered lunches for the entire office
Monthly social events for team members to enjoy (think axe throwing, rock climbing, board games, food trucks, trivia contests, and charitable activities)
Casual work environment
Personal…