Junior Investment Analyst - Remote

Obsidian; Toronto; Remote; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, project-based engagement

Collaboration with top-tier investors

Work at the intersection of finance and AI

Job summary

Obsidian is hiring a Junior Investment Analyst in Toronto, Canada, to support an AI Lab focused on developing financial intelligence systems. You will contribute by applying fundamental investment thinking and financial analysis to train and evaluate AI models.

The position offers an opportunity to conduct equity research, build financial models, and collaborate with senior experts, providing valuable insights into investment opportunities.

Enjoy flexible hours and work at the intersection of finance and cutting-edge AI technologies.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in investment banking, equity research, or buy-side roles.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and valuation techniques.
• High attention to detail and analytical rigor.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Equity and macroeconomic research

Financial modeling

Written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Tools

Excel

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