Director, Data Science and Investment Analytics - Toronto, Canada - iA Groupe financier / iA Financial Group

iA Groupe financier / iA Financial Group

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

A Global Asset Management (iAGAM) / Permanent / Montreal, Quebec or Toronto _

iA Global Asset Management is one of Canada's largest asset managers.

We oversee more than $100 billion across a broad range of retail and institutional mandates with expertise encompassing all asset classes.

Our capabilities enable us to provide complex investment solutions tailored to our clients' evolving needs.

_ The role:
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A key strategic priority for iA Investment Management is to utilize advanced quantitative models, data, and analytics to support investment decision making.

Consistent with this focus, we are looking for a Director, Data Science and Investment Analytics to lead the design and development of customized, scalable, and robust analytics capabilities across our equities, fixed income, private markets and operations teams.

These capabilities will, in turn, improve our investment processes, strengthen risk management, automate reporting, and enable the development of new investment products.

_ Responsibilities:
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Function as a trusted technical advisor to department leadership and assist them in setting the analytics vision for the department
Collaborate with the investments and information technology sectors to identify and prioritize highvalue quantitative research and data science initiatives
Work with portfolio managers, traders, and technologists to gather requirements, determine scope, define objectives, and devise an action plan for each initiative
Develop quantitative models, data driven analytics tools and scalable infrastructure in support of the action plans
Integrate the newly developed capabilities into our investing, risk management and product development processes

_ Required Skills and Experience:
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Degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or equivalent
7+ years of experience within investment analytics
Deep knowledge of fundamental and quantitative investment processes including alpha generation, risk modeling, portfolio construction and trading
Experience working in close collaboration with portfolio managers and traders
Demonstrable passion for investing and a strong interest in the intersection of markets, data science and technology
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Excel / VBA with a particular expertise in modern data science and analytics tools
Familiarity with investment software (Bloomberg, order management systems etc.) and financial data providers (Refinitiv, DataStream etc.)
Ability to independently own and manage complex initiatives including analysis, design, development, and deployment
Ability to iterate rapidly, prototype efficiently and develop incrementally
Comfort with open ended problems involving both structured and unstructured data
Exceptional problemsolving skills, an eye for detail and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
Client service orientation with a curious, creative, and collaborative style
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Company Overview:

About:

iA Financial Group is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees.

Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 50,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.

With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we're a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States.

The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time.

Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it's by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.

At iA, we're invested in you.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity.

We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please contact us here.

Someone from our team will be happy to assist you.