Portfolio Research Analyst I - Jobs in Montréal, QC

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TD DescriptionTell us your story. Don't go unnoticed. Explain why you're a winning candidate. Think "TD" if you crave meaningful work and embrace change like we do. We are a trusted North American leader that cares about people and inspires them to grow and move forward.Stay current and competitive. Carve out a career for yourself. Grow with us.Department OverviewTD Asset Management (TDAM) is a member of TD Bank Financial Group and is one of Canada’s largest investment management firms. As of December 30, 2019, TDAM and its affiliates manage over $394 billion in assets on behalf of pension, insurance, endowment/foundation and corporate clients, as well as high-net worth clients and retail mutual funds, across both active fundamental and quantitative-based solutions. On the retail investment side, TDAM is the third largest mutual fund company in Canada and manages assets on behalf of more than 1.9 million investors and offers one of the most broadly diversified fund families in Canada. A cornerstone of TDAM’s success has been the ability to partner with its clients to develop customized solutions that meet their evolving needs and objectives.Job DescriptionThe Quantitative Group in Montreal is responsible for the development of innovative equity strategies for TD Asset Management. The Quantitative Group has approximately $50 billion of assets under management.Reporting directly to the Vice President & Director of Research, the Programmer/Analyst will be responsible for:Maintaining and enhancing quantitative SQL databases.Designing and developing web applications used to manage and monitor portfolios and generate investment ideas.Developing, deploying and maintaining applications for automated collection, checks and quantitative analysis of financial data.Understanding the needs of the business and be pro-active in delivering sophisticated tools to increase the efficiency and capabilities of the Quantitative Group.Job RequirementsStrong programming skills, the ability to learn new technologies and business concepts quickly are essential for success at this position. We will consider candidates with strong technical backgrounds that do not necessarily have direct experience with the specific technologies used by our team. Contributions to relevant open source projects will be considered as asset.Experience in quantitative asset management and Financial Industry experience will be highly valued assets.Recommended skills and knowledge:Strong SQL, Transact-SQL and PL/SQL programming with minimum 5 years experience in MS SQLExperience with SQL query performance optimization.Modern full stack web development. Knowledge of any of the following or equivalent:Front-end stack: HTML5, Sass or LESS, JavaScript (ES5, ES6), Typescript, React.js, Redux.js, Bootstrap.Back-end stack: Node.js, Python, C#.Other tech and tools: Babel, Webpack, Web Workers, Web Sockets.Ability to learn new technologies quickly and independentlyTeam player with strong sense of commitmentAdditional relevant skills:Experience in quantitative asset managementFinancial Industry experienceDatabase designVersion control conceptsASP.NET developmentPowerShell Scripting.#LI-POSTInclusivenessAt TD, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.Job FamilyTD Asset ManagementJob Category - PrimaryTechnology SolutionsJob Category(s)Asset Management, Technology SolutionsHours37.5Business LineTD Asset ManagementTime TypeFull TimeEmployment TypeRegularCountryCanada**Province/State (Primary)QuebecCity (Primary)MontrealWork Location1350 Rene-Levesque Blvd Corporate, 161 Bay Street CorporateProvState 2OntarioCity(s) 2Toronto