Founded in 1967, Mackenzie Investments is a leading Canadian global asset manager headquartered in Toronto, with additional investment teams in Boston, Dublin, Beijing and Hong Kong. Managing $146 billion in assets, we are committed to delivering strong investment performance and offering innovative portfolio solutions to our clients. Our institutional relationships are built on the experience and unique perspectives gained through more than 40 years working with clients. Details below.
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.
Primary responsibilities
- 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
Minimum requirements
- 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.
Benefits:
- COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION: competitive base salary, performance-weighted bonus, 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, WorkPerks discount 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 Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee-led groups formed around a common interest, identity, or background).
IGM is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively – this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers.
Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: As part of our Talent Acquisition process, we may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support activities such as candidate sourcing, application review, and interview scheduling. These tools support the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please apply by September 2 2026.
Message from Allocator Jobs: To help prepare you for this role, take a look at the Institutional Allocator (IA) program from our partnership organization, the Allocator Training Institute. The IA program curriculum gives you a solid foundation of investing from the allocator’s perspective. You’ll learn how to evaluate investment managers, create an ‘endowment-model’ multi-asset class portfolio, and the quantitative tools necessary to succeed in the role. The three-part program can be completed in less than one year and exams are available every quarter-end month. This is the program that will help you start and then accelerate your allocator career. Reach out if you have any questions.
