Want to work in technology at an investment bank?

Graduate training, ongoing support, opportunities at leading global employers – the Alumni graduate program gives you everything you need. (And don’t worry, there’s no training bond. No exit fees, no hidden catches).

Here at mthree, we pair great graduates with brilliant global businesses. Our clients include tier one investment banks and other organizations across a range of industries, from insurance to healthcare to travel.

mthree has an exclusive partnership with Columbia Univ. School of Engineering. All mthree Alumni are eligible to receive two Executive Education certificates from Columbia Engineering as part of their Academy and industry placement experience at no cost. Further, all participating Alumni will have access to the Columbia Engineering network and ongoing training.

What you'll do:

Production support plays a vital role in enterprise technology, from algorithmic trading engines to regulatory reporting.

Think of it as healthcare for technology. As a production support analyst with mthree, you’ll be on a shared mission to look after the technical systems and processes other teams rely on.

As a Production Support Analyst, you’ll: 

• Provide 24/7 production support for high-availability trading, risk, and batch-processing applications.
• Monitor system health, application performance, and batch workflows to proactively identify and resolve issues, gaps, or delays.
• Execute incident, problem, and change management processes in alignment with technology standards.
• Troubleshoot and analyze production issues related to infrastructure, application logic, connectivity, and data quality.
• Develop and maintain operational dashboards, catalogues, and automated reporting using Databricks, Oracle, or similar platforms.

How the Alumni program works:

1. Apply via this job advert.
2. Complete our assessment process.
3. Get trained at mthree Academy in an online class for 4-8 weeks with other graduates.
4. Join a mthree client for 12-24 months while receiving support and salary increases every 12 months.
5. The vast majority then convert to permanent employees with the client at the end of the program.

What you’ll learn at the mthree Academy:

• How to discuss production support activity at a high level including ITIL (information technology infrastructure library), monitoring, DevOps, SRE (site reliability engineering), and disaster recovery.
• How to discuss common financial topics, including financial markets, equity trading, derivatives, currency, treasury, regulation, and risk.
• How to write a basic computer program in Python, including user input, common data structures, and flow of control.
• How to use MySQL to perform CRUD (create, read, update and delete) operations on a relational database stored in a MySQL Server.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related STEM subject (science, technology, engineering, math).
• A GPA of 2.75 or higher. We look for potential, not prestige, but it’s important that you enjoy pushing yourself to pick up new ideas.
• Ability to troubleshoot, taking an analytical approach to solve problems.
• The right to work in Canada without needing visa sponsorship.

What we’re looking for: 

• Financial industry experience and market data experience is preferred.
• Problem solving skills:  Must be able to tackle problems based on limited information, be able to seek out solutions and work around problems.
• Hands-on monitoring experience with high-availability applications and batch processing, including understanding of batch architecture, critical paths, dependencies, and trend analysis.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies, such as Kubernetes and Docker.
• Ability to build dashboards, catalogues, and automated queries using Databricks or Oracle.
• Knowledge of automation or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices focused on eliminating manual work and improving system stability.

What you’ll get:

• In-depth, interactive training in small classes with graduates like you. Our training is created and delivered by industry experts who know your field inside out.
• A generous graduate salary.
• Pay rises every12 months to reflect your progress.
• A flexible benefits package 
• Ongoing training and support.
• Valuable industry experience. Ultimately, a foot in the door to build your career in an in-demand niche.

How to apply:

1. Apply via the form below and tell us a bit about you.
2. Complete the online assessment (we’ll send you a link by email).
3. Complete the interviews with our friendly talent team.
4. Lastly, you’ll interview with one or more of our clients.

We take great pride in celebrating the diversity of each and every individual who contributes to making mthree the company it is today and will be in the future. We value diversity both within mthree and with our partner companies, and we're proud to provide an environment where all our colleagues can flourish. That means promoting a strong culture of equality but, most importantly, inclusion. We never want people to change - only add to the amazing mix of people that work for mthree.

The Opportunity

Join our team of passionate digital marketers who are driven by the desire to see the impact of their hard work. As an Advertising Analyst with Outshine, you’ll execute, optimize, and report on paid digital advertising programs to help our clients—some of the best B2B SaaS companies in the world—reach their goals. 

The successful candidate will be located within Canada and can expect to earn between $55,000-$60,000 CAD/year, as part of a complete, competitive package. At Outshine, we're committed to fair and growth-oriented compensation, and tend to see most Analysts join our team around the mid-point with variations depending upon relevant skills and experience. A lower starting salary usually reflects strong potential paired with ongoing skill development.

Role & Responsibilities

As an Advertising Analyst at Outshine, your role is all about getting things done. Working alongside your colleagues, you’ll help plan, execute, and optimize digital advertising campaigns, report on performance by digging into the data, research new tactics, and support other initiatives to help our clients reach their goals. Your teams rely on you for your:

• Technical skillset. From setting up new campaigns flawlessly or developing ideas for in-platform optimizations to writing creative and error-free ad copy or reformatting a deck to match brand standards, you do it all.
• Trustworthiness and consistency. Leads, clients, and teammates can trust you to do what you say you’re going to do, meet deadlines, and work closely with them to deliver work that meets their expectations (and your own). 
• Growth mindset. You raise your hand to try new things, push yourself into new challenges, and get feedback along the way. You know that you are accountable to your teams and clients, and reflect that feeling of responsibility in your actions and behaviour. 

Key Competencies

• Proficient working in the Google suite of products (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Slides) and can effectively create, format and proofread shared client deliverables 
• Above-average organization, communication, and time management skills

Additional Requirements

• 1+ year(s) relevant experience in paid digital advertising or media buying/planning, specifically across paid social and search platforms (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, Reddit)
• Digital/marketing certifications under your belt, such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, etc.
• Experience in an advertising or marketing agency is an asset

To be the best fit for this role, you’re:

• Detail-Oriented: Hyper-focused on the details and their impact on the bigger picture 
• Optimistic & Collaborative: You maintain a positive outlook in challenging times, and working on a team to solve tough problems motivates you 
• Proactive: You prioritize forward momentum on projects and in your own development 
• Analytical: You exhibit a probing mind and draw insights from data 
• Growth-Driven: You believe talent and performance can be developed through effort and persistence 
• Efficient: You produce significant output, avoiding wasted effort where possible
• Honest & Ethical: You don’t cut corners; you do what is right, not convenient
• Driven: You possess an unwavering determination to achieve personal and team goals

Benefits

Our people are our greatest asset, and we don’t make any mistakes about that. We invest massively in our team, offering:

• Competitive vacation time, your birthday off, and two days/year of volunteer paid time off
• Family or single enrolment in our group health and dental plan (we pay 80%, you pay 20%)
• Additional health benefits, including a $350/year wellness budget, an employee assistance program, and flexible working hours
• RRSP matching up to 3% of your salary
• Extensive internal training programs, plus individual allowances for external training opportunities available at every stage of your career
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• & more…

Outshine's office space is located in Halifax's North End, and we have embraced a hybrid work model where teammates can choose the work arrangement that’s best for them—remote, in-office, or both. While we prefer local candidates (Nova Scotia) for entry-level positions to facilitate in-person learning and growth, we welcome applicants from across Canada.

We also offer:

• An allowance to set up your home workspace
• Opportunities for team connection, including two in-person team-wide events each year (onsite in the Spring & offsite in the Fall), as well as online opportunities (virtual trivia, meditation hours, cooking classes, and more)
• Best-in-class collaboration tools, including Slack, Zoom, Asana, and Loom
• A comprehensive, virtual onboarding experience intended to introduce colleagues to our work and each other

About Outshine

Outshine is a team of digital marketers that drive revenue growth for the world’s most exciting B2B SaaS companies. We drive that growth through digital advertising, deep expertise in data, and a relentless focus on client experience.

When it comes to our work, it’s hard to beat the scale of our clients. We enjoy the luxuries of being headquartered in Halifax while serving a global clientele every day. Our work is spread throughout North and South America, Europe, Australia, and beyond.

Want to Learn More?

Check us out on Glassdoor or connect directly with one of our teammates to find out what it’s really like to work at Outshine.