Intern – Risk

The deadline to apply for this role is:

Until 11:59 PM of January 26, 2025

The opportunity

May 2025 – August 2025

Please note that although the deadline for this posting is January 26th, 2025 at 11:59PM EST, we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. We recommend candidates apply as soon as possible.

Do you want to get exposure to asset management and ground breaking analytics while working with financial data and implementing business logic using SQL?

• You will supply financial data and help develop analytic tools used by researchers to address practical topics for managing the total fund portfolio
• You will learn about asset classes and their risk and return characteristics
• You will work with modern web-based technologies and architectures

Who you’ll work with

• Working in a team with 4 other quants and/or software developers
• The work is project based, with projects ranging from half a day to the full term
• Reporting to Director of Research & Analytics in the Risk department
• Immediate clients are the researchers using the tools and data you develop
• Work location is Toronto head office in our hoteling workspace
• Hours are reasonably flexible with no additional travelling involved

What you’ll do

Depending on the candidate’s skill level in SQL, the role will either be primarily SQL development with some data management or primarily data management.

• Updating financial time series data in an Oracle database using SQL
• Investigating and resolving spikes, gaps, and overlaps in time series data
• Interpreting financial and accounting data by applying investment knowledge
• Trouble-shoot in-house software applications for performance and functionality
• Perform research on other investment managers such as endowments and sovereign wealth funds

What you’ll need

• Must have working knowledge of SQL programming
• Must have familiarity with asset classes and their distinct characteristics
• Must have solid mathematical background, particularly in statistics
• Concentration in Mathematics, Computer Programming, Statistics, Finance or related field
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming is an asset
• Previous work term experience preferred
• Machine learning, AI projects and interests are a plus
• Knowledge of programming in C#/Java/C++ are a plus
• Must be enrolled in 3rd / 4th year or related Master’s program
• You must be enrolled in a co-op program or returning back to your studies after the work term is completed

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What we’re offering

• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development, including lunch and learns

• Student led team building events on a monthly basis

• Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

At Ontario Teachers’, diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring.  We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves.  To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers’.

How to apply

Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! The following documents are required to be uploaded with your application:

• Resume

• Copy of your transcripts

You will also be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.

We thank you for applying, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted. Note that candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.

Accommodations are available upon request ([email protected]) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

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