Portfolio Construction Associate

Job title: Portfolio Construction Associate

Job description: Our Company

Picton Mahoney Asset Management (“PMAM”) was founded in 2004 to provide unique investment solutions to institutional, retail and high net worth investors in Canada and around the world. We are proud to say that we are 100% employee-owned and manage approximately $8.4 billion in sub-advisory, pension plan and hedge fund assets on behalf of our clients. We are honoured to make the ranks as one of Canada’s Top-15 Employers as recognized through Great Place to Work® in 2020 and 2021, and one of Canada’s 2020 Best Workplaces™ in Financial Services & Insurance. The core values at Picton Mahoney guide the employee experience and contribute to the culture which fosters strong, transparent relationships.

Why Work at Picton Mahoney?

Picton Mahoney Asset Management is a place where employees can be proud of building a rewarding career that offers growth and the opportunity to evolve within a supportive culture that focuses on professional development. Over the past 15 years, we have learned from feedback and have developed strategies and programs that enhance employee engagement and improve the employee experience. We work together; fully engaged and aligned. We support each other, and our actions contribute to the strategic goals of our firm. We are highly focused on continuous improvement while driving positive change and stronger results across our team and the firm. We believe in integrity and always “doing the right thing” for our clients, colleagues and the firm. We are committed to performance, excellence and winning. At Picton Mahoney, “stepping up” is an action, not a thought, which results in the development and implementation of those ideas. We accept full responsibility for personal performance and results. We believe in being open when providing and receiving feedback, because it makes us better at what we do best.

We also offer generous perks and programs that enhance the career experience with our firm, including: Corporate Wellness & Fitness Reimbursement, Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up, Peer Performance Recognition Awards, Semi-Annual Performance Bonuses, Generous Annual Vacation Entitlement (minimum of 15 days/year), Tuition Reimbursement, Extensive Medical & Dental Benefits, Healthcare Spending Account, etc.

The Opportunity

As the leading authority on hedge funds in Canada, the firm is looking for a talented Associate to join our Portfolio Construction Consultation Services (PCCS) team. As a part of the PCCS team, you will assist investment advisors to clearly define their investment goals, diagnose unintended risks, and implement a portfolio construction process that is disciplined, consistent, defensible and efficient.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

• Conduct detailed analysis with a focus on portfolio construction and risk management to assist with asset allocation, portfolio structure and implementation across multiple asset classes and strategies
• Design and generate various analytical reports related to portfolio construction, risk management and performance attribution while ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Assist in the daily operation of Picton Mahoney’s Portfolio Construction Consultation Service, working with the Sales, Product, Quantitative Research, Investment & Marketing teams
• Participate in the development of new projects related to portfolio construction, risk management, and performance attribution
• Respond to ad hoc requests from Sales, Investment, Product and Marketing teams
• Work closely with the Head of Portfolio Construction Consultation Services to drive the growth of PCCS within the Canadian investment advisory community

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 3-5 years experience in portfolio construction, risk management, performance attribution or other related areas
• Degree in engineering, mathematics, statistics, quantitative finance, computer science, or related discipline
• Ability to use quantitative tools and techniques to analyze data
• One of CFA, FRM, CAIA designation, equivalent postgraduate degree or enrollment in one of the programs preferred
• Programming experience in a data science/statistical programming language a plus
• Highly motivated team player as well as a strong individual contributor
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience working in a fast paced environment
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit

Company: Picton Mahoney Asset Management

Expected salary:

Location: Picton, ON

Job date: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 02:00:29 GMT