Assistant Portfolio Manager | Upto $150/hr

Obsidian; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible expert-level engagement

Cutting-edge systems influencing asset management

Job summary

Obsidian is hiring experienced Portfolio Managers in Toronto, Ontario, to contribute their expertise in portfolio construction, risk management, and investment strategy for advanced AI systems in institutional investing.

Ideal candidates will have over 8 years in investment management, with strong capabilities in portfolio optimization and managing complex portfolios. Join us to help shape the future of AI-driven asset management and influence innovative investment platforms.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in investment management, with 5+ years as a PM or Co-PM.
• Proven track record managing institutional or HNW portfolios.
• Strong expertise in portfolio optimization and alpha generation.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level input on portfolio construction and asset allocation.
• Evaluate AI-generated portfolio strategies and risk frameworks.
• Assess investment decisions across multiple asset classes.

Skills

Investment management

Portfolio construction

Risk management

Decision-making ability

Education

CFA or MBA

Job description

We are hiring experienced Portfolio Managers to contribute their expertise in portfolio construction, risk management, and investment strategy toward building advanced AI systems for institutional investing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level input on portfolio construction and asset allocation
• Evaluate AI-generated portfolio strategies and risk frameworks
• Assess investment decisions across multiple asset classes
• Guide model development with real-world portfolio management insights
• Stress-test strategies under different market conditions
• Contribute to training data and evaluation frameworks

Requirements

• 8+ years in investment management, with 5+ years as a PM or Co-PM
• Proven track record managing institutional or HNW portfolios
• Strong expertise in portfolio optimization, risk management, and alpha generation
• Deep understanding of market dynamics and macro drivers
• Excellent judgment and decision-making ability

Nice to Have

• CFA or MBA
• Experience managing multi-asset or global portfolios
• Familiarity with quant or data-driven investment approaches

Why Join

• Help build the future of AI-driven asset management
• Flexible, expert-level engagement
• Influence cutting-edge systems used by next-gen investment platforms