Role Summary
Join Mackenzie Investments' rapidly expanding Global Quantitative Equity boutique as an Investment Analyst (Quantitative). You will play a critical role in developing and maintaining advanced portfolio management processes and analytics systems that power alpha generation and portfolio construction for a $30 billion assets under management team.
Company Overview
Mackenzie Investments is a leading North American active investment manager with $165 billion assets under management, operating 13 distinct investment teams across offices in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Our multi-boutique structure enables individual investment teams to maintain substantial independence while benefiting from the stability and resources of a large, established corporation.
Team & Reporting Line
You will be part of the Global Quantitative Equity boutique in Boston, MA, a dynamic team comprising seasoned industry professionals with extensive track records and innovative tech-savvy recent graduates. The team specializes in implementing traditional and alternative strategies across global and emerging markets using a bottom-up, fundamental quantitative approach.
Key Responsibilities
• Create and maintain robust quantitative tools and infrastructure in conjunction with Portfolio Managers and Analysts to construct and monitor portfolios
• Support day-to-day portfolio management activities and operations
• Assist in the development of stock selection models for Emerging Markets, Global, International, and US portfolios
• Present investment analysis and ideas to Portfolio Managers
• Monitor research and developments in the quantitative investment field to identify insights that enhance portfolio returns and risk management
• Develop understanding of global macroeconomics and financial markets to generate insights that improve risk-adjusted returns
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related quantitative discipline
• 0–3 years of quantitative equity experience
• Advanced proficiency in Python programming
• Strong database knowledge, specifically SQL
• Familiarity with Bloomberg, FactSet, and Axioma platforms
• Demonstrated "can do" attitude and willingness to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment within an established firm
• Meticulous attention to detail and flexibility in work approach
Skills & Competencies
The ideal candidate is passionate about investments, driven, detail-oriented, innovative and creative, a strong team player, humble, and possesses strong decision-making skills and the highest standards of honesty and integrity. You should be motivated by the pursuit of excellence within a dynamic, continuously improving team environment.
