Job Description

The deadline to apply for this role is: Until 11:59 PM of September 29, 2024The opportunityJan 2025- May 2025(4-month contract, with possibility to extend to 8 months)Do you want to use your research skills and curiosity about markets to explore and build new systematic investment strategies?We are Quantitative Strategies and Research (QSR), an innovation-driven team within Capital Markets at Ontario Teachers\xe2\x80\x99 Pension Plan. We manage a broad and diversified portfolio, built using quantitative models, and are looking for an intern to join us this Winter/Spring 2025.We have varied educational backgrounds and research interests, and we are all passionate about understanding market drivers and using tools like data science, statistics, and programming to test and run our ideas. We are working on a lot of different projects - whether you are an undergrad curious about quantitative investing or a graduate student with advanced and original research contributions, we have something for you!Who you will work withQSR is a team of 15, based in Toronto. Some of us focus on research and portfolio management, others on data science and technology. You will report to one of the team\xe2\x80\x99s senior members based on the best match for your interests and our needs. You will work on research projects and collaborate with other team members. We will encourage you to think independently and explore and present your own ideas and we will guide and help you along the way.As a member of Capital Markets, a dynamic team of more than 80 investment professionals working across liquid markets, you will also have unparalleled opportunities to meet and learn from people with different areas of expertise and approaches to investing!What you will doContribute to QSR\xe2\x80\x99s broad research and development initiatives (we tend to work in Matlab and Python)Apply a wide array of quantitative techniques (e.g., from statistics, machine learning, optimization, etc.) to explore and test investment and portfolio hypothesesReview, critique, and implement research papers from academia or the practitioner communityPresent and discuss your results with the team and gather feedback for improvementWork on a variety of datasets, e.g., sourcing, cleaning, visualization, and predictive modellingPropose original ideas (e.g., based on personal interests, prior experience, or graduate research) and test them on real-world dataGain experience in one or several asset classes, including equities, fixed income, currencies, and commoditiesContribute to the development and optimization of our portfolio implementation infrastructure and analytical toolsWhat you will needTo be enrolled in a Master\xe2\x80\x99s or Ph.D. program or upper-year undergraduate program providing solid quantitative research and/or technology foundations (e.g., math, stats, computer science, engineering, economics, etc.)A passion for research, demonstrated through academic work (e.g., papers published, research projects or theses) or personal projectsBroad programming experience, especially in scientific programming (we tend to work in Matlab and Python)Curiosity and interest about applying research and technology in the context of understanding markets and building portfolio systems.You should be returning to your studies after the work term is completedWhat we\xe2\x80\x99re offeringNumerous opportunities for professional growth and development, including lunch and learnsStudent led team building events on a monthly basisEmployee discount programs including Edvantage and PerkopolisAt Ontario Teachers\', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check outHow to applyAre you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! The following documents are required to be uploaded with your application:ResumeCopy of your transcriptsYou will also be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.We thank you for applying, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted. Note that candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.Accommodations are available upon request (peopleandculture@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.The privacy of your personal information is important to us. Please visit our to learn how we handle your personal information.Functional Areas: AdministrationRequisition ID: 6001

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