Company: Mackenzie Investments

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 01:16:37 GMT

Job description: Job DescriptionGrade: S3Division: IGM TechnologyIGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada’s leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under management. The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals. Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.Under IGM Financial’s unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy is Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967. Mackenzie Investments is a holistic asset-management partner for thousands of Canadian financial advisors and the investors they support.At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence.We have a vision and a strategy that will challenge the way business in this industry is done and help Canadians be successful in the ways that mean the most to them. As part of our team, you will do some of your best work, develop some of your most valuable skills and give back in ways that make a difference in the lives of Canadians. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive while working remotely, while also providing resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and centre.Join an unstoppable team that is embedded in continuous learning, understanding, and knowledge sharing. You will thrive in our supportive environment where you can indulge your curiosity to learn, while receiving the feedback you need to refine your skills and abilities. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.Mackenzie Investments is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively – this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.Position:We are currently hiring an intern looking for a summer term position, May to August 2025 in our Toronto office. Candidates in an undergraduate program that will be returning to school after the internship to be eligible to apply. This position is responsible for supporting the Data Science team in Analytics and Data Engineering tasks. The student will assist in developing datasets, models, and reports which are used to understand our business and meet strategic objectives. This position provides a great opportunity for a university student to gain practical experience in the fields of AI and Data Science.Responsibilities:

• Designing and developing relevant datasets, reports and analysis for operational and strategic initiatives
• Work with data from multiple sources and databases (manipulate data, prepare data for machine learning)
• Analyze structured and unstructured data, organize findings and translate into actionable insights
• Learn various modelling approaches and understand how to evaluate best performance considering model metrics and appropriateness for business interpretation
• Collaborate closely with relevant teams to ensure models/solutions can be deployed
• Participate in the development, testing, implementation, documentation and continuous improvement of datasets and data models as a member of the Data Science team

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Data Science, Computer Science, Management Analytics, Statistics or a similar field
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, and Git
• Familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, and/or other BI and reporting tools is a plus
• Exposure to cloud technologies (e.g. Google Cloud, Azure) is beneficial
• Good critical thinking skills – conceptualizing, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating
• Willingness to learn how to develop code as part of a team, including clear documentation and code reviews

Please visit our career page by clicking on the following link:We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing a barrier free recruitment experience. If you require an accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.Please apply by January 19, 2025.#LI-JS2#LI-Hybrid