Chief Investment Officer

Purpose Investments; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Toronto is seeking a Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to unify their investment strategy and modernize their infrastructure. This executive-level role involves leading the investment philosophy, developing elite talent, and ensuring exceptional client outcomes. Ideal candidates should possess strong investment management expertise and leadership skills. The position includes competitive compensation, flexible work structure, and a commitment to health and wellness benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation including equity program

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Unlimited vacation days

Generous Group RRSP matching

Training opportunities and tuition support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior investment leadership role.
• Deep expertise across asset classes, portfolio construction, and risk management.
• Track record of building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Unified Investment Philosophy.
• Modernize Investment Infrastructure.
• Attract and develop top investment professionals.

Skills

Leadership and people development

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Investment management expertise

Innovation

Education

CFA

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

Overview

As the Chief Investment Officer (CIO), you will be the strategic force behind Purpose’s investment platform, unifying strategy across asset classes while modernizing infrastructure, talent, and technology to drive outstanding performance at scale. This is a leadership and platform-building role : the CIO will not be directly responsible for managing any investment mandates.

The CIO is accountable for delivering exceptional client outcomes through disciplined investment execution, innovative product strategy, and seamless cross-functional alignment.

As a visible leader internally and externally, the CIO attracts top talent, champions continuous improvement, and ensures the investment platform supports Purpose’s ambition to be Canada’s leading investment house with global reach.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Unified Investment Philosophy
• Define and evolve a forward-looking investment philosophy aligned with Purpose’s mission and long-term vision. Serve as a credible voice internally and externally.
• Modernize Investment Infrastructure
• Architect a high-performance, technology-driven platform that enables speed, accuracy, and scalability. Integrate automation, analytics, and systematic tools to support portfolio management and trading.
• Build and Develop Elite Talent
• Attract, mentor, and retain top investment professionals. Foster a culture of ownership, performance, and continuous learning.
• Embed a culture of discipline, innovation, and feedback. Continuously refine investment processes through data-driven reviews and global benchmarking.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Partner with product, sales, and marketing teams to develop and commercialize innovative investment solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior investment leadership role, ideally as CIO or Head of Investments at a leading asset manager, pension fund, or institutional platform.
• Deep expertise across asset classes, portfolio construction, and risk management.
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling investment platforms using technology and data.
• Strong leadership and people development skills with a track record of building high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to represent the firm in media, client engagements, and industry forums.
• Strategic thinker with a bias for action, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• CFA, MBA, or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

Why should you join us?

• We are one of Canada\'s Top Small & Medium Employers\' 2023 & 2024.
• We believe in innovation and a vibrant culture - work for an innovative, people-first, financial services firm that values entrepreneurialism.
• We believe in a flexible work structure – A flexible hybrid work model that empowers you to do your best work whether at home or the office.
• We care about your rewards - Competitive compensation including equity program.
• We care about your health – comprehensive group health and dental benefits and life insurance at little to no cost to you. We also offer a Lifestyle Spending Account for all your wellness needs.
• We care about your quality of life - flexible paid time-off policy with unlimited vacation days, and flexible sick and mental health days.
• We care about your family - Paid parental leave for eligible employees with a top-up.
• We care about your future – Generous Group RRSP matching and an optional TFSA program.
• We care about your development – We offer training opportunities and tuition support year-round.

Purpose Investments is an equal employer, and we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and barrier-free work environment for all employees and candidates. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and if accommodation is required during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact any member of the People and Culture team at [e-mail]. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Our work philosophy is a hybrid model allowing for flexibility and collaboration.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Investment Management