Associate, Investment Counsel

Picton Mahoney Asset Management (PICTON Investments) is a Canada‑based, employee‑owned investment firm that focuses on alternative investments. We manage $19.3 billion of assets for institutional and retail clients and are committed to delivering results and innovation.

We are looking to hire a proactive, detail‑oriented Associate to support our Investment Counselors in day‑to‑day operations, client service, and portfolio administration.

The role is based in Toronto or Vancouver and offers a competitive salary of $60,000–$70,000 plus discretionary bonus and equity ownership opportunities.

Toronto or Vancouver – candidates from either market are welcome.

• Manage end-to-end client onboarding, documentation and account setup.
• Support Investment Counselors in preparing for meetings, proposals and reviews.
• Attend client meetings as required and maintain detailed records and meeting notes.
• Address client inquiries with urgency and professionalism.
• Produce recurring and ad‑hoc client reports.
• Contribute ideas to improve the overall client experience and drive service excellence.

• Reconcile daily prices, positions and transactions across trading and custodial platforms.
• Support account activity including openings, deposits, withdrawals and asset transfers.
• Assist with monitoring and rebalancing client portfolios; ensure timely and accurate trade execution.
• Maintain security master data and review corporate actions.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to resolve issues efficiently.
• Continuously seek opportunities to optimize workflows and enhance operational processes.

• Coordinate with Compliance to ensure timely review and approval of account documentation.
• Ensure all activities align with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and auditable records.
• Monitor potential risks and elevate issues as appropriate.

• University degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in the financial services industry, ideally in investment or wealth management.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; VBA skills are an asset.
• Familiarity with wealth management systems is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication, relationship management and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑starter with a collaborative spirit and a passion for delivering exceptional service.
• Fluency in French is an asset (but not mandatory).

• Full benefits package including profit sharing, health and wellness coverage, life and disability insurance, paid time off (minimum 15 days per year) and holidays.
• Learning and development programs and reimbursement for training.
• Equity ownership program for eligible employees.
• Corporate fitness reimbursement and discount programmes.
• Versafi memberships (formerly Women in Capital Markets).
• PICTON Investment Counseling and portfolio management services for employees.
• Volunteer and charitable donation matching.
• Maternity and parental leave top‑up.
• Recognition awards.
• Semi‑annual performance bonuses.
• Healthcare spending account.

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 access

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.