Investment Banking Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Collaboration with top-tier investors

Job summary

Obsidian is seeking a Junior Investment Analyst to support an AI Lab focused on developing next-generation financial intelligence systems. You will contribute to training and evaluating AI models by applying financial analysis and investment reasoning.

The role involves conducting research, building financial models, and collaborating with experts. Candidates should have 1–3 years in relevant fields, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. This flexible position requires a commitment of 10–20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in investment banking, equity research, or buy-side roles.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and valuation techniques.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct equity and macroeconomic research across sectors.
• Build and interpret financial models (DCF, comps, scenario analysis).
• Analyze earnings reports, filings, and market data.

Skills

Equity research

Financial modeling

Proficiency in Excel

Analytical skills

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