Portfolio Construction Analyst
Portfolio Construction Analyst
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One of Canadas Most Trusted Investment Brands.
AtPicton 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 171 bold thinkersone-third dedicated solely to investment managementwe are specialists not generalists. Managing $15.9 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
Join Picton Investments as a Portfolio Construction Analystan exceptional early-career opportunity to learn directly from senior investment professionals in a leading alternative asset management environment. This full-time role is designed for a motivated recent graduate eager to launch a career in portfolio consulting with immediate exposure to cross-functional projects that shape how portfolios are constructed analyzed and optimized.
Youll collaborate closely with teams across Investments Quantitative Research Sales Product and Marketing building a strong foundation in asset allocation risk management and performance attribution. From day one youll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects contribute meaningful insights and develop in-demand skills that will enable you to grow and thrive within one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing field of specialty within the asset management industry.
What Youll Do
- Conduct detailed analysis to support portfolio construction asset allocation risk management and implementation across multiple asset classes and strategies.
- Work with portfolio analytics platforms to monitor performance assess risk exposures and prepare recommendations.
- Partner with cross-functional teamsincluding Sales Product Quantitative Research Investment and Marketingto support client portfolio reviews and strategic initiatives.
- Participate in the development of new initiatives related to portfolio construction performance attribution and risk management.
- Respond to ad hoc analytical and research requests from internal stakeholders.
What You Bring
- Apost-secondary degreein engineering mathematics statistics computer science finance or a related discipline.
- A strong interest inportfolio construction investment strategy data analysis and financial markets.
- Exposure todata science or statistical programming(e.g. Python R MATLAB) is a plusbut not required.
- Experience or familiarity with portfolio analytics/risk platforms is a plus.
- Ability to learn and applyquantitative toolsto analyze data and solve problems.
- Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills.
- A collaborative mindset and awillingness to learnin a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
- A proactive attitude andentrepreneurial spirit.
- CFA Level I candidate or willingness to pursue CFA/FRM designation would be considered an asset.
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
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:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
