Strategic Finance Researcher

7 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada CPP Investments Full time
Capital Markets and Factor Investing Department

The Capital Markets and Factor Investing Department invests globally in public equities, fixed income securities, currencies, commodities, and derivatives. They manage the engagement of investment managers and co-investments in public market securities.

About Us

We are a global professional investment management organization that invests the funds of the Canada Pension Plan to ensure long-term sustainability. Our assets under management are valued at over $646.8 billion.

Job Description

We are looking for a Sr. Intern Analyst within the Systematic Strategies Group in Toronto for Summer 2025 starting in May 2025. The successful candidate will support the team's research into systematic trading strategies across multiple asset classes (rates, equities, currencies, and commodities). They will construct monitoring and forecasting tools to synthesize various economic and financial data sets.

  • Drive the adaptation of data analytic tools and econometric techniques both within and outside the Systematic Strategies Group.
  • Apply academic research in a practical setting.
Requirements

We prefer a PhD student with strong skills in data analytics and/or econometric modeling. The ideal candidate should be in the dissertation stage who would like to gain industry experience. The successful candidate will be a strong team player, exhibit creative problem-solving skills, and approach challenging assignments with enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity.

  • Pursuing a PhD degree with a specialization in Finance, Mathematical and Computational Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Statistics or related quantitative disciplines.
  • Experience working with financial and/or economic data.
  • Strong programming skills, preferably in Python and SQL.
  • Desire to gain exposure to practical research related to financial markets, portfolio management, portfolio construction, and asset pricing.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and ability to learn new concepts.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in teams.
Estimated Salary

$80,000 - $100,000 per annum.

Benefits

We offer a diverse and inspiring work environment, stimulating work, accelerated exposure and responsibility, global career development opportunities, and a flexible/hybrid work environment combining in-office collaboration and remote working. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience.



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