Analyst, Quantitative Models

As an Analyst, you will be responsible for implementing components of investment models that are used for total fund portfolio decisions. As a part of the team, you will also play an active role in supporting initiatives that deliver on the group’s broader objectives. 

Accountabilities:

• Contribute to implementing components of investment models and portfolio analytics used in strategic asset allocation and portfolio rebalancing.
• Work directly with Investment partners to research, develop, test, integrate, and implement total fund quantitative models.
• Apply programming expertise, optimization, linear algebra or numerical analysis techniques during the implementation to ensure robustness of algorithms and code.
• Engage with quant researchers and portfolio managers to clarify specifications written in their respective business languages, ensuring completeness and correct interpretation.
• Assess and communicate the impact of upcoming modeling changes on portfolio metrics that drive trading decisions.
• Be mentored by experienced team members who will aid you to tap into your expertise and blend it with new skills learned on job.

• Strong programming skills – Python, Git
• Solid math foundation in linear algebra, statistics, or optimization theory
• Undergraduate degree in relevant STEM field
• An advanced degree is an asset
• From 0 to 3 years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of/experience with portfolio asset allocation is considered an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

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