Investment Analyst Who We Are K2 & Associates is a Canadian multi-strategy, event-driven hedge fund manager with a 25-year track record of capital preservation and value creation. Our principals have all their material capital invested alongside our LPs, representing over 70% of fund assets, a structure that defines how we think, invest, and hire. Our team brings together CFA, Engineering, and MBA backgrounds, complemented by a broad network of domain experts across industries.

About the job

K2 is seeking an Investment Analyst to join a lean and experienced investment team. Reporting directly to senior Portfolio Managers, the Analyst will be a key contributor to the investment process, sourcing, evaluating, and monitoring ideas across the full breadth of K2’s strategies. This is a rare opportunity to work alongside experienced investors with institutional pedigrees spanning various institutions and leading asset managers. The successful candidate will gain direct exposure to principal investing across multiple asset classes in an entrepreneurial, performance-driven environment. In keeping with K2’s culture, analysts are given the opportunity to personally invest in the Fund and share in the upside they help generate. Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 Position Title: Investment Analyst In the role, responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Idea generation and screening across equities, fixed income, derivatives, and special situations
• Financial statement analysis and in-depth due diligence on public and private companies
• Building and maintaining financial models and valuation analyses (DCF, comps, LBO, M&A)
• Monitoring portfolio positions; preparing investment memos and performance summaries
• Conducting industry and thematic research across sectors, including natural resources, technology, healthcare, and consumer
• Supporting senior Portfolio Managers on event-driven opportunities: risk arbitrage, convertible arbitrage, SPAC, and activist situations
• Tracking capital markets activity, regulatory filings, and news flow relevant to portfolio positions

Please note that the salary does not include total compensation. The expected salary range for this position will be influenced by the successful candidate’s skills and experience.

We would love to work with you if you have:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in investment banking, equity research, hedge funds, asset management, or private equity

• CFA designation (or active candidate) considered an asset

• Undergraduate degree required

• Demonstrated ability to generate independent investment ideas with strong conviction

• Experience with financial modelling and valuation; Bloomberg and FactSet fluency

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; familiarity with Python or other analytical tools is an asset

• Exceptional written and verbal communication — ability to articulate investment concisely

• High intellectual curiosity, strong work ethic, and a collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset What's in it for you:

• Direct mentorship from the CIO and senior Portfolio Managers with deep multi-strategy expertise

• Broad exposure to an unusually wide range of strategies, asset classes, and transaction types

• The ability to personally co-invest in the Fund alongside firm principals

• A merit-based culture where strong performers take on increasing responsibility quickly

• A small, collaborative team environment with minimal bureaucracy and direct impact

• A casual dress code and comfortable environment

• Lunch Program and cell phone stipend

If you or someone you know is interested, please send your resume to bgallagher@k2.ca with the subject line "Investment Analyst Application"

We thank all applicants for their interest and for the time they have dedicated to this process. After our review, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding.

Please note that K2 uses AI-assisted tools in our initial application review process. All hiring decisions are made by our team.