Lead Quantitative Research Analyst

**What is the opportunity?**

We are looking for a Lead Quantitative Research Analyst to join the Quantitative Investments team at RBC Global Asset Management (GAM).

The Quantitative Investments team applies a rigorous scientific approach to the development and management of a suite of systematic equity investing strategies. Our models are data-driven and grounded in sound fundamental and economic rationale. Our team has a highly collaborative culture that fosters innovation and growth. We manage $25 billion in asset for our clients across a range of investment strategies.

**What will you do?**
- Work with the head of quantitative research to drive our initiative in the area of machine learning and artificial intelligence with the aim of enhancing investment outcomes. working with the team to push ideas forward and identify opportunities to improve the team’s investment models, and drive delivery
- Lead the team’s strategic research initiative in the area of alpha generation and machine learning, and partner with the team’s technology partners and data specialists in building up the team’s next-generation modeling platform
- Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven and team-focused environment
- Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary project teams consisting of research analysts, portfolio managers, data specialists and technology analysts and developers
- Remain at the cutting edge of research and development in quantitative investment and financial data science recognizing that we must continually evolve our investment skills and processes
- Embody the following cultural edges: curious, open-minded and adaptable; eager to learn and motivated to continually improve; driven by the sense of urgency required to thrive in an era of rapid disruption; highly collaborative; and committed to a rigorous and scientific approach

**What do you need to succeed?**

**Must Have**
- 5-7+ years of research experience
- Experience and successful track record in quantitative equity investing
- Demonstrated strong leadership and mentoring capabilities. Strong communication and organizational skills
- An exceptional level of curiosity, creativity in research and problem-solving, and a strong drive and focus on driving investment impact through research
- Master’s degree in data science, finance, applied economics/econometrics/statistics, applied science or related field
- Possession of a strong technical skills required to implement data-intensive quantitative research

**Nice to Have**
- Completion or enrollment in CFA

**What’s in it for you?**

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- Opportunities to do challenging work
- Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities
- Access to a variety of job opportunities across business

**Job Skills**

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Collaborating, Communication, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Financial Data, Leadership, Machine Learning (ML), Portfolio Construction, Portfolio Performance Analysis, Quantitative Investment, Quantitative Methods

**Additional Job Details**

**Address**:
RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

**City**:
Toronto

**Country**:
Canada

**Work hours/week**:
37.5

**Employment Type**:
Full time

**Platform**:
WEALTH MANAGEMENT

**Job Type**:
Regular

**Pay Type**:
Salaried

**Posted Date**:
2025-10-22

**Application Deadline**:
2025-11-12

**I**nclusion** and Equal Opportunity Employment**

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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