About the role#
This is a four-month internship for the Winter 2027 term based in Toronto. You will join the Capital Markets Finance Platforms teams to support process improvements and data delivery. This is a paid, full-time, on-site position.
What you'll do#
- Support process improvement initiatives by using artificial intelligence tools like Copilot.
- Gather business requirements, document procedures and process flows, and execute testing for new solutions within the Software Development Life Cycle.
- Monitor processing on mission-critical applications and document the root causes and resolutions of any issues.
- Help configure core applications to improve risk monitoring, alert setups, and user onboarding.
- Work on ad hoc assignments and projects to support stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program for Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, or Data Science.
- A strong interest in a career within Capital Markets or FinTech.
- Familiarity with investment products such as bonds, equities, derivatives, and alternative investments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with data engineering tools like SQL, Python, and PowerBI.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work well within a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Head Office, Toronto, Ontario.
- Term: Winter 2027 (4 months).
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $44,850 to $56,550 per year, prorated based on the contract term.
About OMERS
OMERS is a defined benefit pension plan based in Toronto. It manages assets for over half a million active and retired employees of Ontario municipalities, police, and fire departments. The organization operates globally with offices in cities including London, New York, and Singapore. It was founded in 1962 and employs nearly 1,700 people.
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