Tag: Construction

Company: Picton Mahoney Asset Management

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:23:29 GMT

Job description: Best Workplaces™ in Canada 2020 – 2025 | Best Workplaces™ with Most Trusted Executive Teams 2024, 2025 | Best Workplaces™ in Financial Services & Insurance 2020 – 2025 | Best Workplaces™ for Mental Wellness 2023 – 2025 | Best Workplaces™ for Giving Back 2022, 2024 | Best Workplaces for Inclusion™ 2021, 2024 | Best Workplaces™ for Women 2021 | Best Workplaces™ in Ontario™ 2020, 2021, 2024One of Canada’s Most Trusted Investment Brands.At Picton Mahoney Asset Management (PICTON Investments), being alternative isn’t just what we do—it’s who we are. Founded by industry pioneer David Picton, we’ve spent 20 years challenging conventional wisdom and redefining the investing landscape. As one of Canada’s most trusted investment brands, we are proudly independent—privately run, 100% employee-owned, and deeply committed to delivering results for our clients.Thinking Alternatively is in Our DNA.With a team of 160 bold thinkers—one-third dedicated solely to investment management—we are specialists, not generalists. Managing $15 billion for institutional and retail clients, we navigate markets with conviction, resilience, and a forward-thinking approach.We’re more than investors — we’re innovators. We challenge traditional investment mindsets, constantly pushing the boundaries to achieve our mission: To bring greater certainty to investors.Our success is built on four guiding principles:

• Treat investors’ money like our own.
• Redefine the way investors invest.
• Be human—always approachable.
• Succeed together, one investment at a time.

These aren’t just words—they define how we think, how we invest, and how we work.Now, we’re entering our next chapter. We’re transforming our brand and reshaping the way the world invests. If you think alternatively, embrace an entrepreneurial spirit, and thrive in a dynamic, bureaucracy-free environment, join us and be part of what’s next.Thriving in Our Entrepreneurial CultureAt PICTON Investments, you’ll thrive in our creative and dynamic workplace, where collaboration and support are at the core of everything we do. At our firm, you’ll have the opportunity to take on significant responsibilities, work in a flexible environment, and tackle challenging projects from the outset. Our culture is designed for ambitious professionals who want to make an immediate impact while continuing to push boundaries and achieve our greater mission. You’ll be empowered with a high level of responsibility, trust, and flexibility, providing an exciting and creative space for you to help reshape how the world views alternative investments. With competitive total rewards, performance-based bonuses, and a clear path for career growth, you’ll have everything you need to develop both now and over the longer term.The OpportunityPICTON Investments is looking for a curious and motivated Portfolio Construction Intern to join our Portfolio Construction Consultation Service (PCCS) team for the fall term. This is a great opportunity for someone who’s eager to explore the intersection of investment strategy, technology, and data—while gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.As an intern, you’ll work on cross-functional projects that support the development of our proprietary tools and capabilities. You’ll contribute to research that helps shape the team’s future roadmap and get a front-row seat to the day-to-day work of a portfolio construction consultant. From supporting data-driven initiatives to learning how we tailor investment solutions, you’ll be part of meaningful work that drives real impact while connecting with a team that’s passionate about innovation and continuous learning.If you’re ready to grow your skills, explore new ideas, and be part of a team that values curiosity and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you.You’ll have the opportunity to learn and lead:

• Conduct detailed analysis with a focus on portfolio construction and risk management to assist with asset allocation, portfolio structure and implementation across multiple asset classes and strategies
• Developing various analytical reports related to portfolio construction, risk management and performance attribution while ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Assist in the daily operation of Picton Investment’s Portfolio Construction Consultation Service working with the Sales, Product, Quantitative Research, Investment & Marketing Teams
• Support cross-departmental technology/data initiatives to enhance proprietary capabilities
• Collaborate to research that will help guide the team’s development roadmap

What You Bring

• Student working toward achieving post-secondary degree or diploma in relevant discipline
• Currently enrolled in a formal co-op program with a recognized post-secondary institution
• Programming experience in a data science/statistical programming language
• Ability to use quantitative tools and techniques to analyze data
• Familiarity with network models and their practical application in portfolio and risk management and/or machine learning concepts as they relate to portfolio construction is a plus
• A motivated self-starter who thrives both independently and in team settings
• Strong analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments and brings an entrepreneurial mindset

Our Commitment to EmployeesAt PICTON Investments, we take pride in enhancing our employees’ experiences through a comprehensive suite of exceptional perks and programs. Our benefits include corporate fitness reimbursement and discounts, VersaFi memberships (formerly Women in Capital Markets), Picton investment counseling and portfolio management services, volunteer and charitable donation matching, maternity and parental leave top-up, recognition awards, semi-annual performance bonuses, a generous annual vacation entitlement (minimum of 15 days per year), training and development reimbursement, extensive health and dental benefits, a healthcare spending account, and more.These offerings are designed to support your career growth, well-being, and overall success. Join us and thrive in an environment that values and invests in you!PICTON Investments is committed to providing an equitable and fair work environment for everyone and all hiring and other personnel actions will be taken without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, sex, disability, gender identity, gender expression, family status, age, language or national origin. If you require an accommodation at any point in time throughout the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (416) 955-4108 or at .PICTON Investments does not accept unsolicited resumes, emails, calls, or any other form of communication from third-party recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited outreach, including commercial electronic messages, will neither be acknowledged nor considered.