Senior Analyst, Investment Research

Summary

Join Wealthsimple's Investment Research Team and contribute to the development of best-in-class investment strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, refine asset allocation processes using data-driven analysis, translate investor needs into actionable insights, and stay ahead of market trends. This role requires strong analytical and quantitative skills, experience in financial markets and investment research, and excellent communication abilities. Work remotely from anywhere in Canada as part of a remote-first team. Wealthsimple offers competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, generous paid time off, professional development stipends, and a unique 90-day international work program.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in financial markets and investment research, possessing strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Analytically strong—you leverage data to drive insights and strategy
• A creative, independent problem solver—you find solutions where others see roadblocks
• An effective communicator—you articulate ideas clearly and collaborate seamlessly with stakeholders
• Adaptable and resilient—you thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment
• Committed to continuous learning—you welcome feedback and actively seek growth opportunities
• A team player—you’re passionate about helping those around you succeed

Responsibilities

• Refine and enhance our asset allocation process using a data-driven analytical approach
• Collaborate across teams—including Product, Marketing, Sales, and Engineering—to support high-priority initiatives
• Translate investor needs into data models and analyses that inform key business decisions
• Stay ahead of market trends, ensuring our investment products remain competitive and innovative in the retail wealth management space
• Take ownership and deliver results—we believe in shipping fast and learning along the way
• Work remotely, from anywhere in Canada (our offices are in Toronto, but we are a remote-first workforce)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with top-tier health benefits and life insurance
• Retirement savings matching plan using Wealthsimple for Business
• 20 vacation days per year and unlimited sick and mental health days
• Up to $1,500 per year towards wellness and professional development budgets respectively
• 90 days away program: Employees can work internationally in eligible countries for up to 90 days per calendar year
• A wide variety of peer and company-led Employee Resource Groups (ie. Rainbow, Women of Wealthsimple, Black @ WS)
• Company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the year