Profile
Professor David Thompson currently serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Nomura Holdings, Canada division. He brings over two decades of combined experience in academic research and financial market practice, and is widely regarded as a seasoned investment professional with both strong theoretical expertise and deep market insight.
His work focuses on equity investment strategies, quantitative analysis, and global capital market trends. Throughout his career, he has provided strategic advisory services to leading international investment banks and top-tier asset management firms.
In increasingly complex and dynamic market environments, he leverages rigorous data analysis and macroeconomic frameworks to deliver structured, forward-looking, and sustainable investment solutions for institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals.
Education Background
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance
Rotman School of Management
University of Toronto, Canada
2000 – 2002
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Finance & Economics
York University
Toronto, Canada
1994 – 1998
Work Experience
1. Junior Financial Analyst
2005-2008 Goldman Sachs Canada
·Conducted financial data analysis and market trend research to support investment decisions
·Assisted senior advisors in developing and implementing investment strategies
·Monitored global economic indicators and capital market developments
2.Investment Advisor / Equity Research Analyst
2009 -2017 BMO Nesbitt Burns
·Conducted fundamental analysis on publicly listed companies across the technology, energy, and financial sectors
·Produced equity research reports and delivered investment recommendations to clients
·Participated in IPOs and capital markets financing transactions, providing analytical support
·Collaborated with institutional sales teams to support investment decisions for large clients
3.Senior Financial Advisor
Nomura Holdings (Canada)
·Manage investment portfolios for high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients
·Develop and deliver investment strategies across equities, fixed income, ETFs, and structured products
·Lead the localization and implementation of quantitative stock selection models and short-term capital flow analysis systems
·Serve as the lead on Wealth Growth Initiative , driving portfolio performance and client asset expansion
Areas of Expertise
·Equity Investment & Technical Analysis
·Application of AI and Quantitative Models in Equity Markets
·AI-Driven Strategies for Institutional Portfolios
·Investment Risk Management & Capital Allocation
·Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
·Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
·Canadian Securities Course (CSC) Certification
·Award for Excellence in Financial Research ·Outstanding Achievement in Wealth Growth
Additional Information
The Wealth Growth Initiative led by Professor David Thompson have consistently delivered strong results across multiple cycles, demonstrating stable and superior performance over time.
Owing to their solid growth potential and strong risk-adjusted returns, these initiatives have received repeated recognition within the industry, including honours such as the Outstanding Achievement in Wealth Growth Award. Supporting materials below include his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification, Canadian Securities Course (CSC) certification, as well as verified performance records from the most recent project under his leadership.
