Director, Multi-Strategy Research – Portfolio Development

Mahoney Asset Management

Senior investment professional identifying strategies and external managers for Picton’s alternative multi-strategy platform. Evaluating portfolio fit, due diligence, financing, structuring, and implementation.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating alternative investment strategies, including hedge fund and multi-strategy platforms, with strong 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.

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Alternative Investments ExperienceHedge Fund Strategies ExposureQuantitative And Analytical SkillsCFA DesignationManaged Account Structures Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Investment Due DiligenceRisk ManagementPortfolio Contribution ModelsPerformance EvaluationCapital Deployment EfficiencyCross-MarginingEquity Long/Short StrategiesArbitrage StrategiesCommodities StrategiesVolatility Strategies

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Risk Management SystemsPrime Brokerage Relationships

Certifications & Qualifications

CFA DesignationMaster's Degree In Finance

Industry Keywords

Multi-Strategy PlatformsFund-Of-FundsInvestment CommitteeOperational BenchmarksCapacity ManagementCo-Investment StructuresTransparencyRisk-Adjusted EvaluationLegal ComplianceAlternative Investment Manager Community

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Source and evaluate new diversifying alternative investment strategies across equities, fixed income and credit, arbitrage, volatility, macro, and commodities
Apply a structured framework assessing standalone performance and impact on existing portfolios
Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective strategies and external managers
Conduct investment due diligence covering strategy, track record, transparency, and risk management
Evaluate capacity-sharing, co-investment, and managed account partnership structures
Monitor onboarded managers against performance, risk, and operational benchmarks
Work with operations and prime brokerage teams to assess financing costs, cross-margin eligibility, and capital deployment efficiency
Contribute to portfolio construction, allocation sizing, leverage, and capacity management decisions
Partner with the Head of Multi-Strategy, portfolio managers, and risk team to align strategies with mandates and risk frameworks
Present recommendations to the investment committee and senior leadership
Coordinate with legal, compliance, and operations teams on onboarding, contracts, and regulatory matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–7+ years of experience in the alternative investments industry
Direct exposure to hedge fund strategies, multi-strategy platforms, or alternatives manager research
Deep understanding of equity long/short, credit, arbitrage, and alternative or niche strategies
Ability to evaluate strategies on a net, risk-adjusted basis, including fees, financing costs, and structural considerations
Working knowledge of prime brokerage relationships, cross-margining, and capital efficiency mechanics
Experience with managed account and commingled fund structures and their operational, legal, and risk trade-offs
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Ability to build and interpret risk/return and portfolio contribution models
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field
CFA designation or equivalent strongly preferred
Prior experience at a multi-strategy hedge fund, fund-of-funds, or institutional allocator with manager selection responsibility preferred
Existing relationships within the Canadian and/or global alternative investment manager community preferred
Experience negotiating managed account agreements, side letters, and prime brokerage documentation preferred
Familiarity with risk management systems preferred
Canadian experience is not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive total rewards
Performance-based bonuses
Clear path for career growth
Flexible environment
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
Generous annual vacation entitlement (minimum of 15 days per year)
Training and development reimbursement
Extensive health and dental benefits
Healthcare spending account