Senior Investment Research Analyst reviewing algorithm-generated trades and managed portfolios. Supporting trading operations at Wealthsimple, Canada’s leading financial innovator.
Responsibilities
Conduct thorough daily order reviews for algorithm-generated trades across managed portfolios
Verify order accuracy and ensure abnormal orders are resolved before submission to the trade desk
Perform systematic, regular reviews of managed accounts
Proactively identify and resolve operational bottlenecks, workflow friction, and systemic trading issues
Execute daily portfolio management and trading support tasks reliably and efficiently
Collaborate with internal trading desks, investment operations, and product teams
Streamline trade execution workflows
Enhance portfolio tracking capabilities
Requirements
1-2 years of professional experience in portfolio operations, trade execution, or financial analysis within a modern financial institution or fintech setting
Strong analytical thinking and quantitative problem-solving skills
High degree of attention to detail
Eagerness to continually learn and adapt
Ability to communicate operational risks clearly
Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional investment and engineering teams
Legally eligible to work in Canada
Benefits
Top-tier health benefits and life insurance
Long-term group savings with employer match, through Wealthsimple for Business
20 vacation days per year
4 wellness days per year
Unlimited sick and mental health days per year*
Work outside Canada for up to 90 days per year*
Employee resource groups, including Rainbow (2SLGBTQ), Women of WS, and Black at WS
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