Intern, Quantitative Research
Intern, Quantitative Research
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One of Canadas Most Trusted Investment Brands.
At Picton Mahoney Asset Management (PICTON Investments) being alternative isnt just what we doits who we are. Founded by industry pioneer David Picton weve spent 20 years challenging conventional wisdom and redefining the investing landscape. As one of Canadas most trusted investment brands we are proudly independentprivately run 100% employee-owned and deeply committed to delivering results for our clients.
Thinking Alternatively is in Our DNA.
With a team of 160 bold thinkersone-third dedicated solely to investment managementwe are specialists not generalists. Managing $15 billion for institutional and retail clients we navigate markets with conviction resilience and a forward-thinking approach.
Were more than investors were innovators. We challenge traditional investment mindsets constantly pushing the boundaries to achieve our mission: To bring greater certainty to investors.
Our success is built on four guiding principles:
- Treat investors money like our own.
- Redefine the way investors invest.
- Be humanalways approachable.
- Succeed together one investment at a time.
These arent just wordsthey define how we think how we invest and how we work.
Now were entering our next chapter. Were transforming our brand and reshaping the way the world invests. If you think alternatively embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and thrive in a dynamic bureaucracy-free environment join us and be part of whats next.
Thriving in Our Entrepreneurial Culture
AtPICTON Investments youll thrive in our creative and dynamic workplace where collaboration and support are at the core of everything we do. At our firm youll have the opportunity to take on significant responsibilities work in a flexible environment and tackle challenging projects from the outset. Our culture is designed for ambitious professionals who want to make an immediate impact while continuing to push boundaries and achieve our greater mission. Youll be empowered with a high level of responsibility trust and flexibility providing an exciting and creative space for you to help reshape how the world views alternative investments. With competitive total rewards performance-based bonuses and a clear path for career growth youll have everything you need to develop both now and over the longer term.
The Opportunity
We are currently searching for a Quantitative Research Intern to contribute to the success of our Quantitative Research team this fall as we continue to grow we are looking for someone who is naturally curious and motivated by complex challenges with a sharp analytical mindset. The Quantitative Research Intern will collaborate with internal teams to develop portfolio management models and can identify quantitative opportunities.
Youll have the opportunity to learn and lead:
- Support the Analysts and Portfolio Managers within the Quantitative Research Team
- Collaborate with the team on research and development of projects related to Quantitative portfolios
- Contribute to the design integration generation and automation of various reports related to operation and monitoring of Quantitative portfolios
- Respond to ad hoc requests from Analysts and Portfolio Managers
What You Bring
- Must be enrolled in an engineering mathematics statistics quantitative finance computer science or related discipline with a recognized post-secondary institution
- Financial domain knowledge is an asset but not a requirement
- Front end programming experience is an asset but not a requirement
- Some programming skills (preferably in R/Python/SQL) required
- Confident in ability to work with large and disparate data and communicate complex issues in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to show initiative and composure when navigating tight project timelines.
- A strong team player who can collaborate with others or able to work independently
- Strong communication skills (written and oral communication) while relaying complex information
- Understanding of factor-based investment strategies and alternative risk premia
Our Commitment to Employees
AtPICTON Investments we take pride in enhancing our employees experiences through a comprehensive suite of exceptional perks and programs. Our benefits include corporate fitness reimbursement and discounts VersaFi memberships (formerly Women in Capital Markets) PICTON investment counseling and portfolio management services volunteer and charitable donation matching maternity and parental leave top-up recognition awards semi-annual performance bonuses a generous annual vacation entitlement (minimum of 15 days per year) training and development reimbursement extensive health and dental benefits a healthcare spending account and more.
These offerings are designed to support your career growth well-being and overall success. Join us and thrive in an environment that values and invests in you!
PICTON Investmentsis committed to providing an equitable and fair work environment for everyone and all hiring and other personnel actions will be taken without regard to race colour creed religion sex disability gender identity gender expression family status age language or national origin. If you require an accommodation at any point in time throughout the application and hiring process please contact Human Resources at or at.
PICTON Investmentsdoes not accept unsolicited resumes emails calls or any other form of communication from third-party recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited outreach including commercial electronic messages will neither be acknowledged nor considered.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
