About The Position
This role represents a unique and exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join the Global Multi-Asset Strategies (GMAS) team in Toronto. The GMAS team invests across a broad global mix of equities, bonds, credit, and commodities in both the cash and derivative markets. The team employs a holistic approach to its alpha-generating strategies, applying both quantitative and fundamental methods. This role has the unique opportunity to gain exposure to the full cycle of systematic investing: from data and signal generation to portfolio construction, transactions, and presentation.
Requirements
- 5-10 years of relevant investment experience in one or more major asset classes
- Experience & track record of running and developing alpha-seeking absolute return strategies
- Proficiency in quantitative investing, portfolio construction, risk management, and optimization
- Strong academic background preferably in computer science, mathematics, finance, or engineering
- Exceptional programming skills, particularly in object-oriented and database design (C#, Python, SQL)
- Deep fundamental knowledge of financial markets
- Keen sense of detail and highly organized to effectively utilize vast sets of financial data
- Highly analytical mindset and a curiosity to learn
- Self-motivated with a strong drive to deliver results
- Ability to develop positive working relationships and contribute to a well-functioning team
- Effective communication and presentation skills
Nice To Haves
- CFA designation is an asset
Responsibilities
- Managing and developing the Liquid Alternative strategies, which include long/short strategies in global rates, equities, options, and FX
- Day-to-day portfolio management of systematic strategies within Liquid Alternatives
- Conducting research and development to improve existing strategies as well as seeking new alpha strategies with strong diversifying properties
- Building analytical tools and supporting the broader GMAS systems
Benefits
- accelerate your growth & development
- prioritize wellness
- build connections
- support the communities where we live and work
- inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process
- sense of belonging and connection
- Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship
- Purpose@Work committee
- employee recognition programs
- opportunities to develop and grow
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
