About the role#
Validus Risk Management is hiring a Macro Strategies Co-Op for the Winter 2027 term. This role supports our Macro Strategies function, which focuses on developing thought leadership regarding the economic environment and designing systematic investment and hedging strategies. You will work from our Toronto office.
What you'll do#
- Research data and information related to specific economic and macro themes.
- Prepare presentations for senior team members based on your research.
- Build and maintain a monitoring system to track various macro factors and public market indicators.
- Support the team in preparing client deliverables and presentations.
- Conduct ad-hoc analytical projects and handle additional tasks assigned by the CIO.
What you'll need#
- You are a 2nd or 3rd year undergraduate student in finance, economics, or a STEM field.
- Strong numeracy skills, including intermediate knowledge of calculus, algebra, and statistics.
- Practical experience with Excel and data manipulation or analysis software.
- Familiarity with Python is a strong plus.
- Experience with project-based work, including academic initiatives, is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: January to May 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time, paid internship.
- Compensation: CAD $22-$25 per hour, depending on experience.
About Validus Risk Management
Validus Risk Management is an independent advisory firm that focuses on currency, interest rate, and commodity price risk. Founded in 2009, the firm operates out of London and maintains a staff of 51 to 200 employees. It provides risk management services to a range of clients including pension funds, private equity firms, and multinational corporations. The company manages over 12,000 trades each month.
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