Intern, Portfolio Construction

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One of Canada’s Most Trusted Investment Brands.

At Picton Mahoney Asset Management, 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 $12 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 Culture

At Picton Mahoney, 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 Opportunity
 
Picton Mahoney Asset Management is seeking a Portfolio Construction Intern to support the Portfolio Construction Consultation Service team during the summer. The successful candidate will partner on cross-departmental projects relating to technology and data initiatives to enhance proprietary capabilities.  The intern will also contribute to the research that will help guide the team’s development roadmap.  This role will also provide practical experience with the daily workflows of a portfolio construction consultant. To optimize learning and ensure an enriching experience, this is a 4 months internship, located at our Head office in Toronto.

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
• Generate various analytical reports related to portfolio construction, risk management and performance attribution while ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Assist in the daily operation of Picton Mahoney’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
• Contribute to research that will help guide the team’s development roadmap

What we’re looking for

• Post-Secondary education in engineering, mathematics, statistics, quantitative finance, computer science, or related discipline
• 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
• Highly motivated team player as well as a strong individual contributor
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience working in a fast paced environment
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit 

Our Commitment to Employees

At Picton Mahoney Asset Management, 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 Wealth 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 Mahoney Asset Management 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 [email protected].

Job Posting Closing Date: Thursday, March 20th at 5:00 PM EST

Please note that while we carefully review each application, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. We wish you all the best in your job search and future endeavors.

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