Fall Intern 2026 - Investment Management, Multi-Asset Allocation

Mackenzie Financial Corporation•Toronto, ON

7d•CA$68,250 - CA$78,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Mackenzie Investments is currently hiring an intern for Fall/Winter 2026-2027 (September 2026 to April 2027) to work in Quantitative Research with the Multi-Asset Strategies Team. The candidate will be responsible for supporting our portfolio managers and the research team as they work with quantitative models that drive asset allocation decisions and liquid alternatives portfolios. The Multi-Asset Strategies Team is responsible for managing asset allocation for a variety of large multi-asset portfolios. The Team also manages quantitative strategies used for equity alpha, global macro, and liquid alternative portfolios.

Requirements

Exhibit strong academic performance, undergraduate backgrounds in Compsci, Engineering, Commerce, Economics, or Math
Possess programming skills (e.g. Python, C, Matlab)
Practical experience working with large datasets would be considered an asset
Demonstrate a strong interest in financial markets with an ability to interpret economic news and market conditions
Knowledge of statistics, econometrics, and related forecasting techniques
An independent thinker, curious, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively
Demonstrates strong attention to detail with an ability to produce quality work with a high degree of accuracy
Possess excellent skills with Excel and practical experience with large and complex spreadsheets
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and applies solid verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work well in a remote or in-person team environment

Responsibilities

Conduct research, build and enhance decision-making tools, and back test investment strategies
Support our PM’s and researchers, gaining practical insights into major asset classes such as stocks, bonds, currencies, commodities, and the macroeconomics linkages to these assets.