Student – Investment Performance Analyst

iA Financial Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services firm is seeking a Student – Investment Performance Analyst to support investment activities. This role involves preparing performance reports, improving evaluation processes, and requires knowledge of financial markets. Candidates should be enrolled in a finance or related program, have strong attention to detail, and possess programming skills in SQL or Python. Join a caring and innovative team to enhance your professional journey.

Benefits

Access to internal training

Mentoring

Flexible schedules

Involvement in real projects

Rewarding professional experience

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program.
• Available every morning from Monday to Friday, during academic sessions.
• Available for full-time work during the summer.
• Recognized for rigor, autonomy, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates proactivity and excellent team spirit.
• Strong ability to synthesize and communicate information clearly.
• Knowledge of financial markets and various asset classes.
• Intermediate level of English proficiency is required.
• Programming experience in SQL and Python is an asset.
• Interest in obtaining a certification (CFA, FRM, CIPM) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed reports on investment performance for clients and portfolio managers.
• Improve performance evaluation processes and methodologies.
• Assist in implementing quality controls on critical data.
• Develop and automate performance reports using data visualization tools.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to improve performance evaluation.

Skills

Rigor

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Team spirit

Synthesis and communication

Knowledge of financial markets

Intermediate English proficiency

Programming (SQL, Python)

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance or related field

Job description

Job Description

Build the Future with Us

Are you passionate about the investment field and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that strives to ensure its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Student – Investment Performance Analyst , you will play a key role in providing direct support to investment activities, specifically in functions related to performance evaluation.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully leverage your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment conducive to collaboration and innovation.

What you will accomplish with us

As a Student – Investment Performance Analyst , you will be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed reports on investment performance for clients and portfolio managers;
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of performance evaluation processes and methodologies used by the team;
• Assist analysts in implementing quality controls on critical data;
• Develop and automate performance reports using data visualization tools;
• Participate in various cross-functional projects aimed at improving performance evaluation processes.

What could accelerate your success in this role

We are looking for someone who :

• Is currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in finance or a related field;
• Is available to work at least every morning from Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., during academic sessions;
• Is available to work full-time during the summer;
• Is recognized for their rigor, autonomy, and attention to detail;
• Stands out for their proactivity and excellent team spirit;
• Demonstrates strong ability to synthesize and communicate information clearly;
• Is known for their knowledge of financial markets and various asset classes;
• Has an intermediate level of English proficiency, as the role requires consulting English documentation, participating in video conferences, exchanging emails with English‑speaking colleagues, and performing tasks within a pan‑Canadian team on a daily basis;
• Has programming experience (SQL, Python) – an asset;
• Is interested in obtaining a certification such as CFA, FRM, CIPM, or similar – an asset.

Why you will love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
• Student benefits: Access to internal training, mentoring, involvement in real projects, flexible schedules adapted to studies, and a rewarding experience for your professional journey.

Apply now and take charge of your career, where your talent truly matters!

Hesitating to apply?
At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

Location(s) Québec, Québec
Other Possible Location(s) Montreal, Quebec
Company Industrial Alliance Investment Management Inc. Posting End Date 2025-12-24

Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we’re invested in you.

* iA Financial group includes of the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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