Careers


We are a small team of motivated people with big ambitions. We founded ModernAdvisor with a simple mission: to help Canadians invest better by combining our investment expertise with the latest software and web technologies. We are developing an investment solution that is easy-to-use, free of conflicts of interest, high quality, low-cost, and available to everyone - not just the wealthy.

We understand that to be a great company, we need great people on our team. So, if you have an awesome attitude, enjoy a challenge, want to make a difference, and like to grow and prosper with a startup, we would love to hear from you.



We are currently hiring for the following positions at our Downtown office:

Mitacs Accelerate Intern   

Mitacs Accelerate Intern


PROJECT
This is a 4-month project for a Mitacs Accelerate Intern. The intern will develop a fast, web-based financial simulation and optimization engine that can help users assess the likelihood of reaching their financial targets. The engine will also provide suggestions that can increase the chances of a user reaching their goals.

QUALIFICATIONS
Be enrolled in a Master's or PhD program in Computer Science, Math, or Finance at a Canadian university
Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals
Familiarity with Ruby on Rails
Experience with web technologies including PostgreSQL, MySQL, XML, CSS, HTML, and Javascript
Experience with git

WHY APPLY
You can implement a real-life application of computational methods in finance
You can gain valuable experience in web development
You can work in a small and vibrant startup company

NEXT STEPS
Send your resume and cover letter to careers@modernadvisor.ca. Please note that only candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.