Investment Research Analyst

Overview

About Optimize Wealth Management:
Optimize Wealth Management is a Canadian portfolio management firm dedicated to building wealth with intention. We leverage cutting-edge in-house technology to deliver a seamless client experience, offering a full suite of family office services. Our platform empowers financial professionals to provide exceptional, tech-enabled service to their clients.

The chance:
We are seeking a highly skilled Investment Research Analyst to join our team at our downtown Toronto office. In this role, you will drive the development and delivery of investment insights that shape our portfolio strategies across all asset classes. You will work closely with portfolio managers, advisors, and senior leadership to conduct detailed analysis, monitor portfolio performance, and communicate research findings that guide data-driven investment decisions.

This is a full-time, in office role (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.).

• Conduct fundamental and technical research across equities, fixed income, and alternative investments.
• Analyze macroeconomic trends, sector developments, and company-specific performance to identify investment opportunities.
• Prepare detailed investment reports and performance reviews for internal and client presentations.
• Support ongoing monitoring of portfolio risk metrics and performance attribution.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers to refine investment strategies and asset allocations.
• Communicate complex financial insights in a clear, accurate, and actionable manner.
• Stay up to date on market developments, geopolitical shifts, and regulatory updates impacting global markets.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline (CFA designation or Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in investment research, portfolio analysis, or a similar role within financial services.
• Proven ability to generate actionable investment insights and contribute to sound portfolio decisions.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and modeling skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to simplify complex financial analysis for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with research databases and financial modeling tools (e.g., Bloomberg, Morningstar Direct, Fact Set, or similar).