Investment Analyst; Quantitative

Job Description

Referral:
Level 3

Location:
Boston, Massachusetts, (USA)

Mackenzie Investments

IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately $310billionin assetsas of December 31, 2025. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.

Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967, is a key part of IGM's business model, serving as a comprehensive asset-management partner for Canadian financial advisors and their clients.

Mackenzie Investments’ fast growing Global Quantitative Equity boutique based in Boston, MA is looking for an Investment Analyst (Quantitative). This team manages 30 billion AUM, and utilizes a bottom-up, fundamental quantitative approach and efficient trade execution in seeking to generate alpha. Consisting of a blend of seasoned industry professionals with lengthy track records and tech-savvy recent graduates, the team implements traditional and alternative strategies in global and emerging markets.

The Investment Analyst will be responsible for building and maintaining portfolio management processes and analytics. As a member of this investment team, you will develop and enhance systems that power alpha modeling, portfolio construction and monitoring, combining human judgement with systematic and automated processes.

The ideal candidate is passionate about investments, driven, very detail-oriented, innovative and creative, a strong team player, humble, and possesses strong decision-making skills and the highest standard of honesty and integrity. She/he is engaged and motivated by achieving excellence as part of a dynamic team, one which continuously strives to be the best in the field.

• In conjunction with Portfolio Managers and Analysts on the team, create robust quantitative tools and infrastructure used to construct and monitor portfolios
• Support day-to-day portfolio management activities
• Assist in development of stock selection models for Emerging Markets, Global, International and US portfolios
• Present analysis and investment ideas to Portfolio Managers
• Monitor research and events in the quantitative investment field with the goal of gaining investment and process insights that can enhance portfolio returns and risk
• Understand global macroeconomics and global financial markets with the goal of generating insights to improve risk adjusted returns of portfolios

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Statistics or other quantitative discipline (Advanced degree welcome)
• 0 – 3 years of quantitative equity experience
• Advanced knowledge of programming (Python), database knowledge (SQL)
• Knowledge of Bloomberg, Factset, Axioma
• A “can do” attitude as part of an entrepreneurial group within an established firm
• Meticulous attention to detail and flexibility to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Mackenzie Investments offers an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive base salary, performance-based bonuses, excellent benefits, recognition for your accomplishments, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Mackenzie is dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.

Work Authorization:
We are open to hiring candidates on F-1 OPT and will sponsor H-1B visas for qualified candidates.

• COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION:competitive base salary, performance-weightedbonus, education/career support, option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching component.

• EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & INSURANCE:competitive health and dental coverage, flexible plan for you and your family and short-term & long-term disability plans.

• RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS:voluntary
  
  Group RRSP enrolment with employer matching component.

• WORK LIFE BALANCE:paid volunteer days, competitive time off including 10 wellness days off,Work Perksdiscount program, hybrid & flex work arrangements.

• INCLUSIVE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY:living our core values:
  Be a Team, Be Accountable, Be Better, engaging with community through Business…