Summer Intern, Investment Management, Multi-Asset Allocation

Job Description

Location: Toronto

IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada's leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under management. The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals. Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.  Under IGM Financial’s unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy is Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967. Mackenzie Investments is a holistic asset-management partner for thousands of Canadian financial advisors and the investors they support.  At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence.  We have a vision and a strategy that will challenge the way business in this industry is done and help Canadians be successful in the ways that mean the most to them. As part of our team, you will do some of your best work, develop some of your most valuable skills and give back in ways that make a difference in the lives of Canadians. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive, while also providing resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and centre.  Join an unstoppable team that is embedded in continuous learning, understanding, and knowledge sharing. You will thrive in our supportive environment where you can indulge your curiosity to learn, while receiving the feedback you need to refine your skills and abilities. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.  Mackenzie Investments is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. 

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 Summer 2025 (May – August) to work in Quantitative Research with the Multi-Asset Strategies Team.  The candidate will be responsible for supporting and improving the technology empowering 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.
• Improve the quality of the Python code base using PyTest to create regression, characterization, and unit tests.

Requirements:

• Exhibit strong academic performance, undergraduate backgrounds in Compsci, Engineering, Commerce, Economics, or Math
• Familiarity with Python and interest in learning from an expert through pair programming
• 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
• 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, resume and transcripts (full unofficial version) by April 13, 2025, at 11:59 pm EST. 

Please visit our career page by clicking on the following link:  https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers  We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing a barrier free recruitment experience. If you require an accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.

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