About the role#
We are looking for an Intern Analyst to join the Active Public Markets team for a four-month term from May 2027 to August 2027. You will report to the Associate Director of Quantitative Research and support the development of our portfolio management framework. This role focuses on building and improving monitoring tools for public equity, public credit, and absolute return asset classes.
What you'll do#
- Support the development of data engineering pipelines and analytical tools.
- Assist senior team members with quantitative analyses of investment managers to inform portfolio decisions.
- Research generative AI use cases to enhance productivity in external portfolio management.
- Collaborate with the investment team on system setup, documentation reviews, and the implementation of technology solutions.
- Perform ad-hoc data analysis and reporting to assist with ongoing investment projects.
What you'll need#
- Strong skills in software development and statistical analysis.
- A passion for capital markets.
- Completion of or current enrollment in academically rigorous, quantitative coursework.
- Knowledge and experience with Large Language Models or Agentic AI is strongly preferred.
- We welcome students from Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or Economics.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship based in Toronto, Ontario.
- The role operates in a hybrid model, requiring a minimum of two days per week in the office.
- You must be available for the full term from May 2027 to August 2027.
About University Pension Plan Ontario
University Pension Plan Ontario is a jointly sponsored pension plan for the university sector in Ontario. It focuses on pensions, responsible investing, and investment management. The organization operates out of Toronto with a staff of 280 people. It serves as a defined benefit plan to provide long-term funding sustainability for its members.
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