About the role#
Mackenzie Investments is hiring an intern for the Winter 2027 term. You will join the Multi-Asset Strategies team for an 8-month period. This is a full-time position requiring 37.5 hours per week. You will work alongside and receive mentorship from a Python and Pandas expert. The role involves pair programming, test-driven development, and using automation tools like LibCST and Fixit to improve codebase quality.
What you'll do#
- Replace nested loops with vectorized Pandas operations or convert operations to Polars.
- Introduce modular utility functions to reduce code duplication.
- Add unit tests to functions that currently lack them.
- Use characterization tests to ensure output consistency for unchanged inputs.
- Optimize data loading routines for large files.
- Clean up legacy code to follow PEP8 and readability standards.
What you'll need#
- Undergraduate background in Computer Science, Engineering, Commerce, Economics, or Mathematics.
- Strong academic performance.
- Familiarity with Python and motivation to deepen your programming expertise.
- Basic understanding of Pandas or other data-centric libraries.
- Curiosity about solving large-scale data problems.
- Strong interest in financial markets and the ability to interpret economic news.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work well in both remote and in-person team environments.
Location & details#
- Locations: Winnipeg, Manitoba or Toronto, Ontario.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January to August).
- Modality: Hybrid (three days per week in office).
- Compensation: Paid position with an annual base salary range of $68,250 to $78,000, prorated for the term.
About Mackenzie Investments
Mackenzie Investments is an investment management firm based in Toronto. It provides advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm manages mutual funds, ETFs, and private market investments. It employs 1,341 people.
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