Chief Investment Officer - Toronto - Purpose LP

    Purpose LP
    Purpose LP Toronto

    6 days ago

    Full time
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    Job Description

    Posted Friday, July 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM

    Purpose Unlimitedis an independent financial services company with an unrelenting focus on customer-centric innovation, delivered through technology-driven solutions. Led by entrepreneur Som Seif, the company is developing a diversified product platform aimed at addressing historically underserved segments of the market. Purpose Unlimited's businesses include Purpose Investments, Advisor Solutions by Purpose, and Driven.

    Who is Purpose Investments?

    Purpose Investments is an innovation-driven asset management company with over $20+ billion under management, offering both managed and quantitative investment products. Much of what is available to the average Canadian investor today is outdated and expensive. Purpose Investments' goal is to constantly innovate and make investing simple, intuitive, and affordable for everyone.

    We are on a mission to redefine what it means to be a modern investment house—one that delivers exceptional performance, fosters innovation, and builds a better financial future for all. We are seeking a visionaryChief Investment Officer (CIO)to lead our investment platform into its next chapter of growth and excellence.

    Role Summary:

    As the Chief Investment Officer (CIO), you will be the strategic force behind Purpose's investment platform, unifying strategy across asset classes while modernizing infrastructure, talent, and technology to drive outstanding performance at scale. The CIO is accountable for delivering exceptional client outcomes through disciplined investment execution, innovative product strategy, and seamless cross-functional alignment.

    As a visible leader internally and externally, the CIO attracts top talent, champions continuous improvement, and ensures the investment platform supports Purpose's ambition to be Canada's leading investment house with global reach.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Lead a Unified Investment Philosophy
      Define and evolve a forward-looking investment philosophy aligned with Purpose's mission and long-term vision. Serve as a credible voice internally and externally.
    • Modernize Investment Infrastructure
      Architect a high-performance, technology-driven platform that enables speed, accuracy, and scalability. Integrate automation, analytics, and systematic tools to support portfolio management and trading.
    • Build and Develop Elite Talent
      Attract, mentor, and retain top investment professionals. Foster a culture of ownership, performance, and continuous learning.
    • Drive Investment Excellence
      Embed a culture of discipline, innovation, and feedback. Continuously refine investment processes through data-driven reviews and global benchmarking.
    • Cross-Functional Leadership
      Partner with product, sales, and marketing teams to develop and commercialize innovative investment solutions.

    Qualifications:

    • Proven experience in a senior investment leadership role, ideally as CIO or Head of Investments at a leading asset manager, pension fund, or institutional platform.
    • Deep expertise across asset classes, portfolio construction, and risk management.
    • Demonstrated success in building and scaling investment platforms using technology and data.
    • Strong leadership and people development skills with a track record of building high-performing teams.
    • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to represent the firm in media, client engagements, and industry forums.
    • Strategic thinker with a bias for action, innovation, and continuous improvement.
    • CFA, MBA, or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
    • We believe in innovation and a vibrant culture-work for an innovative, people-first, financial services firm that values entrepreneurialism.
    • We believe in a flexible work structure–A flexible hybrid work model that empowers you to do your best work whether at home or in the office.
    • We care about your rewards-Competitive compensation, including an equity program.
    • We care about your health–comprehensive group health and dental benefits and life insurance at little to no cost to you. We also offer a Lifestyle Spending Account for all your wellness needs.
    • We care about your quality of life-flexible paid time-off policy with unlimited vacation days, and flexible sick and mental health days.
    • We care about your family-Paid parental leave for eligible employees with a top-up.
    • We care about your future–Generous Group RRSP matching and an optional TFSA program.
    • We care about your development–We offer training opportunities and tuition support year-round.

    Purpose Unlimited is an equal employer, and we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and barrier-free work environment for all employees and candidates. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, and if accommodation is required during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact any member of the People and Culture team at - .

    We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

    Our work philosophy is a hybrid model allowing for flexibility and collaboration.

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