Intern, Product ETF

Grade: S3

Division: MI Exchange Traded Funds

IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada's leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under managements. 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 fall term position, September to December 2024. Candidates in an undergraduate program and will be returning to school after the internship to be eligible to apply. Located in our Toronto office, the Junior Analyst Intern will be responsible for the following activities:

• Research & Analysis:
• Analyze and evaluate competitors’ investment offerings, market share as well as tracking of product evolution and broad investment industry trends and submit recommendations for improvements
• Manage and maintain the competitive/industry analysis to support development of all new product initiatives/ideas
• Review external research reports and share findings with internal stakeholders
• Continuously monitor and evaluate Mackenzie’s ETF offerings in the context of the existing product strategy and competitive trends

• Product Support:

• Support retail and institutional-focused ETF Strategists in creating presentations, product comparisons and other analysis for clients and prospects
• Contribute to creating and updating product collateral including presentations and other market materials.
• Monitor the ongoing distributions process for Mackenzie ETFs
• Execution & Delivery:
• Create presentations for senior management that will facilitate communication and support management decision-making.
• Provide key industry decision-making reports and analytics in addition to product level competitive intelligence to provide for a continuous flow of intelligence in support of innovation.
• Communicate ad hoc research/analysis insights to stakeholders to support their decision making.

Requirements:

• Registered students returning to school in a related field (BCom, BA, BSc, etc.)
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal, judgment & decision-making skills
• Ability to self-motivate and prioritize time-sensitive deadlines
• Ability to apply analytical methods to facts and hypothesis to provide information in support decision making
• Experienced in using different analytical tools to complete the required financial analysis
• Apply sound judgment in constructing analysis and in formulating recommendations
• Resourceful and creative in solving new/non-recurring problems through research and well supported analysis and business acumen
• Ability to create PowerPoint presentations with clear messaging, supported by sound analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, and Outlook.

To apply, please include a cover letter, resume, and transcripts (full unofficial version) by June 2, 2024, at 11:59 pm EST.

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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.

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