Quantitative Portfolio Analyst
Quantitative Portfolio Analyst
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Job Description
What is the opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quantitative Portfolio Analyst to join our Quantitative Investments team at RBC Global Asset Management (RBC GAM). This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the analysis of systematic equity strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong quantitative background and a passion for quantitative investing and be committed to continuous learning and improvement.
The Quantitative Investments team applies a rigorous scientific approach to the development and management of a suite of systematic equity investing strategies. Our models are data-driven and grounded in sound fundamental and economic rationale. Our team has a highly collaborative culture that fosters innovation and growth. We manage $25 billion in asset for our clients across a range of investment strategies including core and dividend equity market neutral and low volatility.
What will you do
Develop a deep understanding of the teams investment philosophy models and processes.
Apply the teams analytical toolkit to monitor and provide ongoing insight into performance and risk attribution of all Quantitative Investments portfolios and help to ensure live portfolios align with expectations.
Identify emerging trends and issues conduct rigorous analysis and respond to questions and requests from clients and internal stakeholders.
Contribute to advancing the teams analytical toolkit.
Collaborate with team members including portfolio managers research analysts research engineers and system developers.
Embody the following cultural edges: curious open-minded and adaptable; eager to learn and motivated to continually improve; driven by the sense of urgency required to thrive in an era of rapid disruption; highly collaborative; and committed to a rigorous and scientific approach.
What do you need to succeed
Must have:
2 years of experience in quantitative investing preferably in quantitative equity investing
Experience and understanding of key tools of quantitative equity portfolio management including factor return models return and risk attribution and portfolio optimization
Strong communication skills including the ability to effectively present quantitative concepts and results
Exceptional curiosity creativity in problem-solving and a focus on providing investment insight
Bachelors degree in quantitative field such as quantitative finance applied economics/econometrics/statistics or applied science
Nice to have:
Masters degree in quantitative finance applied economics/econometrics/statistics applied science or related field
Completion of or active enrollment in the CFA program
Proficiency in technical skills related to quantitative analysis and data visualization such as programming in Python MATLAB SQL
Whats in it for you
We thrive on the challenge to be our best progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other reaching our potential making a difference to our communities and achieving success that is mutual.
A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits competitive compensation commissions and stock where applicable
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic collaborative progressive and high-performing team
Opportunities to do challenging work
Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies
Job Skills
Equity Investments Equity Portfolio Management Quantitative Analysis Quantitative Investment StatisticsAdditional Job Details
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At RBC we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best effectively collaborate drive innovation and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect belonging and opportunity for all.
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