Job Description
IGM Financial Inc. is a leading Canadian wealth and asset management company with $271 billion in total assets under management. Through its subsidiaries, including IG Wealth Management,
Mackenzie Investments, and Investment Planning Counsel, the company offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management services to over two million Canadians. As a one-of-a-kind financial ecosystem, IGM harnesses the collective strength of all its companies to help Canadians navigate the financial world with better planning and advice, and to offer better choice of forward-thinking investment solutions.
With a strong reputation built over 50 years,
Mackenzie Investments is a holistic asset-management partner for thousands of Canadian financial advisors and the investors they support.
At IGM, better isn’t a destination. It’s our way of being. Our way to better means being the best wealth and asset management firm in the industry, creating a culture that inspires us, and leads to the betterment of all. That is why we are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers and Best Diversity Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. IGM empowers its employees with hybrid work environments where applicable and prioritizes physical and mental wellness. Joining our team means being part of a culture driven by better. A culture that challenges convention and champions progressive thinking. Celebrates initiative and entrepreneurial spirit. Embraces and cultivates unique perspectives. And doesn’t just do what’s right for today, but for a sustainable future. Because at IGM, better never stops.
Position
Mackenzie’s Multi-Asset Strategies Team is responsible for managing asset allocation for a variety of large multi-asset portfolios. The Team also manages quantitative strategies used for equity alpha, global macro, and liquid alternative portfolios.
Mackenzie Investments is currently hiring an intern for Winter 2024 (January– May) to work in Quantitative Research with the Multi-Asset Strategies Team. The candidate will be responsible for supporting our portfolio managers and the research team as they work with quantitative models that drive asset allocation decisions and liquid alternatives portfolios.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research, build and enhance decision-making tools, and back test investment strategies
- Support our PM’s and researchers, gaining practical insights into major asset classes such as stocks, bonds, currencies, commodities, and the macroeconomics linkages to these assets.
Requirements
- Exhibit strong academic performance, undergraduate backgrounds in Compsci, Engineering, Commerce, Economics, or Math
- Possess programming skills (e.g. Python, C, Matlab)
- Practical experience working with large datasets would be considered an asset
- Demonstrate a strong interest in financial markets with an ability to interpret economic news and market conditions
- Knowledge of statistics, econometrics, and related forecasting techniques
- An independent thinker, curious, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail with an ability to produce quality work with a high degree of accuracy
- Possess excellent skills with Excel and practical experience with large and complex spreadsheets
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and applies solid verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a remote or in-person team environment
To apply, please include a cover letter, a resume and transcripts (full unofficial version) by September 24, 2023 at 11:59 pm EST.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you need an accommodation or alternative format during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team for assistance.