Quantitative Portfolio Analyst

What is the opportunity?

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quantitative Portfolio Analyst to join our Quantitative Investments team at RBC Global Asset Management (RBC GAM). This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the analysis of systematic equity strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong quantitative background and a passion for quantitative investing and be committed to continuous learning and improvement.

The Quantitative Investments team applies a rigorous scientific approach to the development and management of a suite of systematic equity investing strategies. Our models are data-driven and grounded in sound fundamental and economic rationale. Our team has a highly collaborative culture that fosters innovation and growth. We manage $25 billion in asset for our clients across a range of investment strategies, including core and dividend equity, market neutral, and low volatility.

What will you do?

• Develop a deep understanding of the team’s investment philosophy, models, and processes.

• Apply the team’s analytical toolkit to monitor and provide ongoing insight into performance and risk attribution of all Quantitative Investments portfolios and help to ensure live portfolios align with expectations.

• Identify emerging trends and issues, conduct rigorous analysis, and respond to questions and requests from clients and internal stakeholders.

• Contribute to advancing the team’s analytical toolkit.

• Collaborate with team members including portfolio managers, research analysts, research engineers, and system developers.

• Embody the following cultural edges: curious, open-minded and adaptable; eager to learn and motivated to continually improve; driven by the sense of urgency required to thrive in an era of rapid disruption; highly collaborative; and committed to a rigorous and scientific approach.

What do you need to succeed?

​Must have:

• 2+ years of experience in quantitative investing, preferably in quantitative equity investing

• Experience and understanding of key tools of quantitative equity portfolio management including factor return models, return and risk attribution, and portfolio optimization

• Strong communication skills including the ability to effectively present quantitative concepts and results

• Exceptional curiosity, creativity in problem-solving, and a focus on providing investment insight

• Bachelor’s degree in quantitative field such as quantitative finance, applied economics/econometrics/statistics, or applied science

Nice to have:

• Master’s degree in quantitative finance, applied economics/econometrics/statistics, applied science or related field

• Completion of or active enrollment in the CFA program

• Proficiency in technical skills related to quantitative analysis and data visualization, such as programming in Python, MATLAB, SQL

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• Opportunities to do challenging work

• Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

• Access to a variety of job opportunities across business and geographies

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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