Equity Research Analyst | Upto $105/hr

Obsidian; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, project-based engagement

Collaborate with top-tier investors

Job summary

Obsidian is hiring a Junior Investment Analyst to support an AI Lab focused on financial intelligence systems. You will conduct equity and macroeconomic research and help analyze earnings reports while ensuring the accuracy of AI outputs.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of relevant experience, a strong understanding of financial statements, and excels at communication. Flexible working hours (10–20 hrs/week) allow for a collaborative environment with leading investors and researchers.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in investment banking, equity research, or buy-side roles.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and valuation techniques.
• Familiarity with financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct equity and macroeconomic research across sectors.
• Build and interpret financial models (DCF, comps, scenario analysis).
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs for financial accuracy.

Skills

Financial analysis

Market reasoning

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

We are hiring a Junior Investment Analyst to support an AI Lab building next-generation financial intelligence systems. In this role, you will contribute to training and evaluating AI models by applying fundamental investment thinking, financial analysis, and market reasoning.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct equity and macroeconomic research across sectors
• Build and interpret financial models (DCF, comps, scenario analysis)
• Analyze earnings reports, filings, and market data
• Assist in generating investment theses and risk assessments
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs for financial accuracy and reasoning quality
• Collaborate with senior experts to refine model outputs and datasets

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in investment banking, equity research, or buy-side roles
• Strong understanding of financial statements and valuation techniques
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with financial modeling
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and analytical rigor

Nice to Have

• CFA Level I/II candidate
• Exposure to public equities or asset management
• Experience with data analysis tools (Python, SQL)

Why Join

• Work at the intersection of finance and cutting-edge AI
• Flexible, project-based engagement (10–20 hrs/week typical)
• Collaborate with top-tier investors and researchers