Quantitative Research Analyst

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Quantitative Investments team at RBC Global Asset Management (GAM) team is looking for a research analyst with experience in quantitative equity investing who is looking to be a key contributor to the team's investment research. This is an exciting opportunity in an era of rapid change. The team's primary goal is the development and enhancement of systematic investment processes. The quantitative research analyst will execute research projects, contributing to initial proposal, data validation, hypothesis testing, measurement of investment impact and implementation. You will play a critical role on multi-disciplinary project teams and carry projects through to completion on tight deadlines. You are prepared to engage with new and rapidly evolving research techniques and technology, including machine learning, artificial intelligence, and cloud-based platforms. You will collaborate with quantitative researchers, portfolio managers, and technology specialists.

The Quantitative Investments team employs a systematic quantitative approach to the management of equity strategies implemented via mutual funds, hedge funds, segregated accounts and ETFs. The team takes a multi-factor approach to investment solutions. The models are data-driven and grounded in sound fundamental and economic rationale.

What will you do?

• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven and team-focused environment

• Implement and execute quantitative research in the areas of alpha generation, risk management, portfolio construction and implementation

• 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 investments recognizing that we must continually evolve our investment skills and processes

• Creatively apply your deep expertise in one or more critical skill areas to answer research questions. Skill areas include empirical finance, portfolio theory and optimization, accounting, statistics and machine learning, applied mathematics, and data science

• Embody the following culture edges: Curious, open-minded and eager to learn; 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

• An exceptional level of curiosity, and a strong drive and focus on driving investment impact through research

• 3+ years of research experience in quantitative finance applications; buy-side quantitative investing experience is strongly preferred

• Bachelor’s or, preferably, Master’s degree in Finance, Applied Economics/Econometrics/Statistics, Engineering, or Applied Science

• Creativity in research and problem-solving; strong communication and organizational skills

• Possession of a broad set of technical skills as required to implement data-intensive quantitative research: programming experience in Python (scientific-computing stack), Matlab, SQL and related languages

• Experience with the integration of artificial intelligence models into research and business workflows

Nice to Have

• Expertise in quantitative investing, empirical asset pricing, portfolio theory, machine learning, numerical optimization, and/or financial data science

• 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

Job Skills

Adaptability, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Asset Management, Communication, Creativity, Curious Mindset, Databricks Platform, Data Handling, Detail-Oriented, Econometrics, Equity Investments, Investments Analysis, Machine Learning (ML), Mathematical Optimization, MATLAB, Pandas Python Library, Portfolio Construction, Python for Data Analysis, Quantitative Analytics, Quantitative Investment, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-03-10

Application Deadline:

2026-03-28

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Compensation for this position (including salary and discretionary/variable payments) will be determined by factors, including but not limited to candidate's experience, skills, registration status, performance, individual goals, market conditions, and business needs.

Pay Range

The expected pay range for this position is:

$67,000.00 - $110,000.00

The pay range provided is for the primary work location referenced in the Additional Job Details section of this job posting. Pay ranges may differ based on location. If the posting lists multiple job locations, a recruiter can confirm availability of the role and the relevant pay rage for the additional locations listed. RBC supports pay transparency and we strive to ensure all pay ranges are competitive, fair, and equitable.

You have the potential to earn RBC's discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided that business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

Join our Talent Community

Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.

Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.