About the role#
The Total Portfolio Group (TPG) manages the overall composition of the HOOPP fund to ensure long-term stability. This team acts as the central hub for macroeconomic insights, portfolio construction, asset allocation, and liquidity management. As an intern, you will support the transition to a Total Portfolio Approach (TPA) by building tools that help the team make informed fund-level decisions. You will work alongside professionals in finance, statistics, and data science while gaining exposure to senior leadership and the CIO office.
What you'll do#
- Develop and test TPA-related indicators and dashboards, including proof-of-concept work.
- Design and build reporting and visualization tools to track portfolio risk, exposures, and liquidity.
- Automate daily and periodic processes using Python and VBA, including error checking and reconciliation of key metrics.
- Use the BlackRock Aladdin system and internal platforms to generate portfolio insights and conduct what-if analysis.
- Collaborate with the technology team on investment initiatives and system consistency.
- Prepare materials for senior management and committees by turning technical analysis into clear insights.
- Conduct research on markets, risk methodologies, and portfolio construction.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a university program for Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
- Strong coding skills in Python, specifically for data manipulation, analytics, and automation.
- Experience with Power BI or other data visualization software.
- Proficiency in VBA and Excel, including the ability to manage large datasets.
- An interest in investment technology, data platforms, and the application of AI in finance.
- Strong numeracy and an ability to communicate complex findings effectively.
- Familiarity with investment risk systems like Aladdin or progress toward a CFA or FRM designation are considered assets.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: 12-month internship from May 2027 to May 2028.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $26.00 to $40.00 per hour.
About HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan provides defined benefit pensions to members in the healthcare sector. Established in 1960, the organization serves over 460,000 members across more than 670 employers. It manages assets totaling 123 billion dollars. The company maintains offices in Toronto and London.
How to get in at HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
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