Senior Quantitative Analyst

The Opportunity: At Equitable we believe great things happen when we work together. Were a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If youre passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment wed love to hear from you. Our culture is built on care passion and curiosity. We put people above all else strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive is growing! We are looking for a Senior Quantitative Analyst to join our Public Investments team! This role will be a member of the Asset Management Group responsible for investing Equitable assets. They will be responsible for spearheading a variety of researching and analysis projects to strategically guide the effective management of the investment assets. This will include theoretical operational and reporting topics covering an extensive list of potential categories such as risk analysis forecasted/relative returns portfolio analytics and economic modelling. This will include individual security modelling asset class modelling trade execution and portfolio one of the regions top employers and be part of something that truly makes a Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo ON a minimum of two (2) assigned consecutive days every other week plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum youll do:Responsible for quantitative investment research to:Assist with risk analysis prospective return analysis and modelling portfolio analytics and related investment research and with initial research and procedural methodology; support a timely and efficient implementation while continually evaluating current conditions and procedures for future for analysis process design program coding testing implementing of scripts and processesAssist in development of portfolio management tools to integrate market data and portfolio positions in order to enhance decision making with respect to portfolio positioning and security with multi-asset investment selection: macro research to determine potential trends and/or scenarios that will drive the overall investment strategy. Providing documentation as required by the team/business users for testing and future support. Contribute business and technical expertise to the development and planning process in projectsRemain current on the rapidly changing technology as it relates to support for the investment processes and quantitative assigned work to meet deadlines balance multiple priorities as set by senior & administrative support duties:Assist in the data and model management of our internal multi-asset investment and report portfolio risk measures relative to administrative duties including resolving specific share management issues with broker youll bring:Undergraduate or Masters degree in Business Commerce Economics Mathematics Statistics or Computer Science. Experience building and supporting technology technological skills: Primary programming languagesC#; proficiency in Python SQL also required 3 to 5 years of quantitative experience with a focus on data analysis. Good understanding of investment selection portfolio construction and portfolio risk management. Completion of CFA program an in it for you:Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and developmentopportunitiesTotal Rewards: Incentive pay annual salary reviews employer-paid benefits and pensionmatchingTime Away: Competitive vacation plus one paid volunteer day each yearFlexibility: Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind complemented by a dress for your day approachAt Equitable were committed to fair pay and an inclusive accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage just reach out to us at Were happy to base pay will be based on your skills qualifications experience and addition to your salary this role is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award tied to business performance plus a wide range of competitive benefits. If youre selected to move forward our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program so you know exactly whats To: Public Investments Vice PresidentDepartment: Public Investments Term: Permanent Full-Time