Lead Quantitative Research Analyst
Top Benefits
About the role
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 Lead Quantitative Research Analyst will contribute to our goal of delivering superior investment outcomes and insight to clients and other stakeholders. You will play a central role in advancing the team’s agenda in machine learning and artificial intelligence providing thought leadership and driving delivery. You will apply your experience with machine learning, artificial intelligence, financial data, and quantitative investment modeling to the execution of research projects, contributing to research design, data exploration, model execution, evaluation of investment impact and, for successful models, production implementation. You will play a lead role on multi-disciplinary project teams, collaborating with quantitative analysts and engineers, portfolio managers, and technology specialists and carry projects through to completion on tight deadlines.
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
- Creatively apply your deep expertise in quantitative investing and data science to answer research questions
- 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
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5-7+ years of research experience
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Experience and successful track record in quantitative equity investing
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Experience and successful track record of applying machine learning and artificial intelligence, and working with financial data
-
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
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.
Lead Quantitative Research Analyst
Top Benefits
About the role
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 Lead Quantitative Research Analyst will contribute to our goal of delivering superior investment outcomes and insight to clients and other stakeholders. You will play a central role in advancing the team’s agenda in machine learning and artificial intelligence providing thought leadership and driving delivery. You will apply your experience with machine learning, artificial intelligence, financial data, and quantitative investment modeling to the execution of research projects, contributing to research design, data exploration, model execution, evaluation of investment impact and, for successful models, production implementation. You will play a lead role on multi-disciplinary project teams, collaborating with quantitative analysts and engineers, portfolio managers, and technology specialists and carry projects through to completion on tight deadlines.
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
- Creatively apply your deep expertise in quantitative investing and data science to answer research questions
- 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
-
Experience and successful track record of applying machine learning and artificial intelligence, and working with financial data
-
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
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.