Analyst; Macro and Equity, Quantitative Trading or Quantitative Research

Analyst – Quant Trading, Macro & Equity/Quant Research

University of Toronto | St. George Capital

St. George Capital (SGC) is a student-run, not-for-profit investment organization at the University of Toronto. We bridge quantitative and traditional finance by training students through hands‑on projects, real‑world competitions, and professional exposure. Beyond investing, our Charity Fund channels returns into supporting community initiatives, meaning your work contributes to both financial learning and social impact.

Proven Track Record of Placements

• Our members have gone on to roles at JP Morgan Chase, RBC Capital Markets, TD Securities, BMO, Castleton Commodities, Connor Clark and Lunn, CIBC Capital Markets, Scotiabank Capital Markets, Dynasty Power, KPMG, University Pension Plan and other top financial firms.

Hands‑On Research & Trading

• Analysts contribute directly to projects such as our Factor Research Competition, where teams build and present original investment theses and quantitative models to industry judges.

Direct Industry Exposure

• We host events with professionals from leading institutions—past sessions have included speakers from RBC Capital Markets, Optiver, and OTPP—ensuring you learn from those actively shaping the industry.

Social Impact Through Finance

• As a not-for-profit, returns from our investment activities go into the St. George Capital Charity Fund, helping reinvest back into community causes while you gain professional experience.

Pan‑Ontario Community

• You’ll join students from engineering, commerce, economics, and finance programs across UofT, Rotman and beyond.

• Support quant trading and research projects, including backtesting strategies and developing models.
• Analyze macro trends and assess their implications for markets and our fund.
• Contribute to equity research and factor‑based analysis, publishing results for competitions and events.
• Present findings at flagship SGC events like the Factor Research Competition and professional panels.
• Help grow the Charity Fund, linking financial analysis with social responsibility.

• An undergraduate student (1st–5th year) with interest in finance, markets, and research.
• Background in engineering, commerce, economics, or finance.
• Comfortable with data‑driven problem solving (Python/R experience an asset).
• Motivated to combine career development with social impact.

• Direct recruiting exposure via our resume book and networking sessions with leading firms.
• Recognition through competitions and events judged by industry professionals.
• A unique platform where your work advances both your career trajectory and community impact.