About the role#
Mackenzie Investments is seeking a Quantitative Developer Intern for the Fixed Income Platform Engineering group. This role supports portfolio managers and quantitative analysts in executing investment processes. You will work within a team that manages over $50 billion in assets, including sovereign bonds, credit, and derivatives.
What you'll do#
- Build and maintain software and infrastructure that power systematic research and data workflows.
- Design and implement analytics, research tools, and decision-support systems for fixed income portfolio management.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve live production processes.
- Collaborate with portfolio engineering teams, researchers, and portfolio managers.
- Participate in a modern software development environment, including code reviews, testing, and version control.
What you'll need#
- Academic background in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, or Finance.
- Proficiency in Python and experience with large datasets using tools like NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, or Polars.
- Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Familiarity with statistics, econometrics, and forecasting techniques.
- Strong attention to detail and a focus on producing accurate, high-quality work.
Location & details#
- Term: Winter 2027 (January to April).
- Location: Greater Toronto Area, Ontario.
- Modality: Hybrid (requires three days per week in the office).
- Employment: Full-time (37.5 hours per week).
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Mackenzie Investments
Mackenzie Investments is an investment management firm based in Toronto. It provides advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm manages mutual funds, ETFs, and private market investments. It employs 1,341 people.
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