Quantatative Developer

Synechron; Toronto, Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days paid annual leave

Comprehensive insurance plan

Flexible hybrid policy

On‑demand Udemy for Business access

Coaching opportunities

Job summary

Synechron is seeking a Quantitative Developer for its Toronto-based team to deliver technology solutions for quantitative investment processes. You will be responsible for building and supporting quantitative models while collaborating closely with the Quantitative Research team. Candidates should have expertise in MATLAB and Python, with knowledge of asset management desired. The position offers a salary range of CAD $100k - CAD $108k/year and a comprehensive benefits package including paid leave, insurance, and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Expert in building production‑ready quantitative models and optimisation solutions.
• Strong experience with Python and pandas for data analysis.
• Understanding of asset management and quantitative investing with financial data.

Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, and support production‑grade quantitative models and portfolio optimisation tools.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions using software engineering best practices.
• Develop and maintain code with appropriate test automation, documentation, and peer review.
• Work within a 9‑member Agile software development team.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Financial Knowledge

Quantitative Skills

Education

Master of Mathematical Finance (MMF)

Bachelor of Computer Science

Tools

Databricks

Job description

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry‑leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end‑to‑end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile‑first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 16,400+, and has 60 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.

Are you looking to make an impact across many teams? Excited at the thought of transforming the flows that help these teams deliver their products to production? If so, you’ve come to the right place.

Client Global Asset Management is seeking Quantitative Developers to join our Toronto‑based Quantitative Development team. You will partner directly with the Quantitative Research and Investments team to deliver technology and analytics solutions supporting quantitative investment processes.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Halifax, NS CAD $100k - CAD$108k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, and support production‑grade quantitative models and portfolio optimisation tools
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions using software engineering best practices
• Develop and maintain code with appropriate test automation, documentation, and peer review
• Work within a 9‑member Agile software development team
• MATLAB: Expert in building production‑ready quantitative models and optimisation solutions
• Python: Strong experience with pandas for data analysis
• Financial Knowledge: Understanding of asset management and quantitative investing; proven experience with financial data and calculations
• Quantitative Skills: Demonstrated mathematical and statistical capabilities

Preferred, but not required

• Master of Mathematical Finance (MMF)
• Bachelor of Computer Science
• Experience with Databricks

We offer

• A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long‑term disability.
• Flexible hybrid policy.
• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%.
• A higher education certification policy.
• On‑demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellence (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier‑one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A truly diverse, fun‑loving and global work culture.

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Synclusive’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.