Jingkai Xu’s iA story

The start of a career full of diverse experiences

While I was doing my Masters in Financial Economics at the UofT, I found a perfect fit for my passion at iA.

Dedicated and experienced supervisors

As an intern, I was entrusted with significant responsibilities, from designing sophisticated internal data infrastructure to developing robust investment signal research. These projects not only had a direct impact on our portfolios but also immensely contributed to our team's quantitative investment initiatives. At iA, I dove into the retail funds universe and I had the opportunity to share my market views and strategies, which is a rewarding feeling for junior employees.

The beginning of a long relationship

After finishing school and transitioning into a full-time analyst role, I continued to contribute to various aspects of the portfolio construction process. What truly impressed me is the opportunity to be directly involved in portfolio trading, as it seamlessly connects the theoretical knowledge I had gained from many academic research papers to the actual practice of real-world asset management.

Multiple development opportunities

Reflecting on my journey, I'm delighted that I chose to join iA. The immense growth opportunities, the chance to involve myself in many aspects of portfolio management, and the hands-on experience are helping to shape me as a well-rounded professional.