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Senior Analyst, Investments

The Senior Investment Analyst will lead the Investment Analytics team in managing performance reporting, risk exposure monitoring, and daily attribution calculations. They will also develop and enhance analytical models to support portfolio managers in effective investment decision-making.

  • Hybrid
  • Toronto, ON
  • Posted Aug 5, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

The Opportunity The Investment team manages approximately $10 billion in assets across a diverse set of mandates. The Senior Investment Analyst role will play a critical part in supporting portfolio managers through robust performance measurement, analytics, and model development. In this role, you will report to the Chief Investment Officer and lead the Investment Analytics team overseeing timely and accurate performance reporting, including daily analytics on portfolio returns, positioning, and risk exposures. You will assume responsibility for daily performance attribution calculations relative to benchmarks, conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis, and ensure ongoing monitoring. The role also involves building and enhancing analytical models that improve insights and support more effective investment decision‑making and risk management for portfolio managers. What to Expect * Lead daily reporting tasks with accuracy, consistency, and timeliness * Develop and enhance analytical reports to support portfolio monitoring and performance assessment * Collaborate with portfolio managers and other team members to build reporting solutions for new asset classes, derivative instruments, and emerging analytic requirements * Oversee back‑office operational tasks supporting trade processing, reconciliation, and data integrity * Develop tools to enhance portfolio decision making What you Bring * Undergraduate degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related discipline. * 7-10 Years progressive experience in related roles * Experience at a financial institution is considered an asset. * CFA designation * Strong programming skills, with Python preferred. * Proficiency with financial information systems and data platforms, such as Bloomberg. * Solid understanding with equity, fixed‑income markets, and derivative instruments. * Firm grasp of accounting treatments for equity, bond, and derivative portfolios. * Demonstrates independent thinking, analytical rigor, and the ability to create solutions from first principles. * Strong aptitude to work collaboratively within a team, displaying leadership and maintaining strong working relationships with peers. * Willingness to work outside standard business operating hours on a rotational basis to ensure continuity of reporting functions. Salary Range: $108,700-$158,700 Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market. This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy. Interested in this role, but don’t meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn’t need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We’re actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren’t just “nice to have” — they’re essential to our success. What’s in it for you? * Hybrid work schedule for most roles * Company share ownership program * Incentive Program - Eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance. * Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions * Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations * Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams * Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents * Wellness and recognition programs * Discounts on products and services Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it. It’s better here — but don’t take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion. Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting accessibility@economical.com. As part of Definity’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that our work, meetings, and travel take place on the lands now known as Canada, and recognize the enduring presence, wisdom, and stewardship of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have long cared for these lands. Background checks This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references). #LI-Hybrid Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering. We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

What you’ll do

The Senior Investment Analyst will lead the Investment Analytics team in managing performance reporting, risk exposure monitoring, and daily attribution calculations. They will also develop and enhance analytical models to support portfolio managers in effective investment decision-making.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree in Business or Computer Science and possess 7-10 years of progressive experience in related roles. A CFA designation and strong programming skills, particularly in Python, are required along with proficiency in financial platforms like Bloomberg.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule • Company share ownership program • Incentive program • Pension and savings programs • Company-matched RRSP contributions • Paid volunteer days • Charitable donation matching • Educational resources • Tuition assistance • Paid time off for exams • Wellness and recognition programs • Product and service discounts

Listed skills

  • LeadershipPreferred
  • PythonPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Investment analytics
  • Performance measurement
  • Financial modeling
  • Risk management
  • Python
  • Bloomberg
  • Equity markets
  • Fixed-income markets
  • Derivative instruments
  • Performance attribution
  • Data integrity
  • Scenario analysis
  • Sensitivity analysis
  • Accounting treatments
  • Portfolio monitoring
  • Leadership
  • Independent Thinking
  • Risk Exposure Management
  • Workplace Inclusivity
  • Performance Reporting
  • Reporting Solutions
  • Time Off Management
  • Go (Programming Language)
  • Accounting
  • Asset Classes
  • Reconciliation
  • Chartered Financial Analyst
  • Decision Making
  • Computer Science
  • Information Systems
  • Data Integrity
  • Discounts And Allowances
  • Equities
  • Innovation
  • Labor Economics
  • Python (Programming Language)
  • Risk Management
  • Performance Attribution
  • Performance Measurement
  • Portfolio Management
  • Sensitivity Analysis
  • Surgery
  • Derivatives

Job areas

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Data & Analytics
  • Management & Leadership
  • Investment Analyst
  • Investment / Portfolio Analyst
  • Financial Analysts
  • Financial and Investment Analysts

Additional details

Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum experience
5+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week