Investment Analyst

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $70,500.00 Annually

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Our growing investment practice is looking for a talented, hardworking  Investment Analyst  to be based in our Toronto office, serving Eckler’s clients across the country. This is a great opportunity to start your journey in investment consulting.

The consultants provide advice to a wide range of pension (defined benefit and defined contribution), foundation/endowment, and other institutional investment clients. The team helps with all aspects of our clients’ investment strategy including investment policy development, asset liability modelling, portfolio structuring (including traditional and alternative assets), plan design, manager and fund line‑up selection, record keeper selection, monitoring, governance, and compliance. The analyst group is at the heart of the practice, building customized reports and information required by our clients.

We are looking for an individual with strong interpersonal skills who can fit into a tightly knit team and can effectively deal with competing priorities in a busy consulting practice. If you are looking to fine tune your Investment Analyst skills with a focus on defined contribution plans, then this role may be the right fit for you!

This posting is for an existing vacancy that we are actively seeking to fill.

Role and Responsibilities

Perform ad-hoc performance analysis

Industryresearchandkeepinguptodatewithindustrydevelopments

Developexpertiseintheassetmanagementindustry,variousassetclasses,andmanagerand record keeper assessment

Meetwithinvestmentmanagementorganizationstoassesstheirskillsandcapabilitiesaswell as the appropriateness of their investment strategies for client portfolios

Meetwithandanalyzerecordkeeperstoassesstheirskills,capabilitiesandappropriatenessfor client retirement programs

Promotecontinuousimprovementinprocessesandreporting,proactively identifying opportunities for enhancements

Passionforinvestingandforhelping Eckler'sclientsmakeoptimalinvestmentdecisions

What we offer

Collaborative and engaging atmosphere

Variety in work and ability to evolve and grow your career

Working with colleagues across Canada and across multiple practice areas

Opportunities to help grow and evolve our practice

An entrepreneurial, collegial work environment

Hybrid work environment and dress for your day approach (3 days in office minimum)

What you offer

Undergraduatedegreewithfinance,investmentoramathfocus

University co-op / summer work experience within finance/investmentindustrypreferred

1-3yearsoffinancialindustryexperience

EnrollmentintheCFAprogramorsimilarpreferred

Goodanalyticalabilitiesand Excel proficiency

Enthusiastic contributor with strong collaboration skills

Experienceorqualificationsinfinancialriskmanagement

Excellentoralandwrittencommunicationskills

Eckler is Canada’s largest independent actuarial consulting firm. Our purpose is to care and to do right by people so that together we can achieve a brighter, more secure future. Based in Canada and the Caribbean, we’re a team of committed and highly skilled professionals consulting in the areas of pension, retirement, financial wellness, investment, group benefits, insurance, change management and communication and technology.

Owned and operated by its active Principals, the company has earned a reputation for service continuity and high professional standards. Eckler is a founding member of Abelica Global – an international alliance of independent actuarial and consulting firms operating in over 20 countries.

At Eckler, we value diversity of all types. Our organization is made up of smart, collaborative, and thoughtful people with a wide range of backgrounds, skills, and experiences. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse, and accessible workplace and encourage all interested applicants to submit a cover letter and resume for consideration. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e‑mail a request to

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used during the recruitment process to screen or assess applications. All evaluations involving AI are reviewed by in‑house recruiters prior to making any final decisions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for the shortlist will be contacted.

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