AIMA, the global trade association representing the hedge fund and private credit industry, is seeking a Director, Head of Canada to lead its Canadian activities and deliver value to members. Based in Toronto, this role reports to the Head of Americas (New York) and manages two direct reports.

The ideal candidate is a self‑starter who thrives on member engagement, understands the Canadian alternatives landscape, and brings strong communication, organizational and relationship‑building skills. This is a highly visible, hands‑on role within a small team, supported by a global organization that values collaboration, initiative, and professional excellence.

Responsibilities include:

• Building strong relationships with Canadian members, understand their priorities, and enhance engagement
• Communicate AIMA’s global value proposition and respond to prospective member inquiries
• Proactively engage non‑members and key institutional/retail investor channels to grow participation
• Lead and support the national Executive Committee and local member groups
• Oversee a robust calendar of 30+ webinars, panels, socials and conferences with the support of local team, including the flagship AIMA Global Investor Forum
• Project manage AIMA Canada regulatory submissions and maintain constructive relationships with regulators and other industry associations
• Produce quarterly newsletters, event invitations, and other member communications
• Oversee budgeting, expenses, and the annual audit
• Ensure alignment with AIMA’s global team, culture and brand.

The successful individual will demonstrate most of, if not all, the following:               

• 7+ years’ experience within alternative investments or a related service provider
• Ability to manage diverse projects and deadlines with autonomy and initiative and lead a team
• Strong interpersonal skills, relationship‑driven mindset, and ability to represent AIMA professionally
• Excellent organizational, project‑management and written/verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM systems and virtual meeting tools; willingness to adopt new technologies
• Availability to travel, on average 1–4 days per month.

Salary and bonus dependent on experience. A bachelor’s degree and eligibility to work in Canada are required. This role is hybrid, with at least two days per week in the Toronto office.

How to apply:

Please send your resume to Claire Van Wyk-Allan ([email protected])

About AIMA:

AIMA is the world’s largest membership association for alternative investment managers. Its membership has more firms, managing more assets than any other industry body, and through our 10 offices located around the world, we serve over 2,000 members in 60 different countries.

AIMA’s mission, which includes that of its private credit affiliate, the Alternative Credit Council (ACC), is to ensure that our industry of hedge funds, private market funds and digital asset funds is always best positioned for success. Success in our industry is defined by its contribution to capital formation, economic growth, and positive outcomes for investors while being able to operate efficiently within appropriate and proportionate regulatory frameworks.

AIMA’s many peer groups, events, educational sessions, publications and practical tools like its Due Diligence Questionnaires and industry sound practice guidance available exclusively to members, enable firms to actively refine their business practices, policies, and processes to secure their place in that success.