Quantitative Investment Analyst - Mackenzie Investments USA

Role Summary

Join Mackenzie Investments' rapidly expanding Global Quantitative Equity boutique as an Investment Analyst (Quantitative). You will play a critical role in developing and maintaining advanced portfolio management processes and analytics systems that power alpha generation and portfolio construction for a $30 billion assets under management team.

Company Overview

Mackenzie Investments is a leading North American active investment manager with $165 billion assets under management, operating 13 distinct investment teams across offices in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Our multi-boutique structure enables individual investment teams to maintain substantial independence while benefiting from the stability and resources of a large, established corporation.

Team & Reporting Line

You will be part of the Global Quantitative Equity boutique in Boston, MA, a dynamic team comprising seasoned industry professionals with extensive track records and innovative tech-savvy recent graduates. The team specializes in implementing traditional and alternative strategies across global and emerging markets using a bottom-up, fundamental quantitative approach.

Key Responsibilities

1. Create and maintain robust quantitative tools and infrastructure in conjunction with Portfolio Managers and Analysts to construct and monitor portfolios
2. Support day-to-day portfolio management activities and operations
3. Assist in the development of stock selection models for Emerging Markets, Global, International, and US portfolios
4. Present investment analysis and ideas to Portfolio Managers
5. Monitor research and developments in the quantitative investment field to identify insights that enhance portfolio returns and risk management
6. Develop understanding of global macroeconomics and financial markets to generate insights that improve risk-adjusted returns

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related quantitative discipline
2. 0–3 years of quantitative equity experience
3. Advanced proficiency in Python programming
4. Strong database knowledge, specifically SQL
5. Familiarity with Bloomberg, FactSet, and Axioma platforms
6. Demonstrated "can do" attitude and willingness to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment within an established firm
7. Meticulous attention to detail and flexibility in work approach

Skills & Competencies

The ideal candidate is passionate about investments, driven, detail-oriented, innovative and creative, a strong team player, humble, and possesses strong decision-making skills and the highest standards of honesty and integrity. You should be motivated by the pursuit of excellence within a dynamic, continuously improving team environment.