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The Opportunity

May 2027 - August 2027

When you work in an internship role in the Capital Markets department you will have an engaging work experience where you can apply your analytical skills and passion for markets at a leading investment firm while experiencing the dynamic nature of the trading floor environment. This "full-immersion" experience unfolds in a friendly and open environment where you will work side by side with highly experienced investment professionals and more recent graduates. We embrace diversity of thought and pride ourselves in our strong learning culture. As an added benefit, our interns have access to industry tools, research and the opportunity to interact with traders, portfolio managers and economic researchers.

Who you'll work with

We are looking to fill an intern to join the Hedge Funds and Insurance Linked Securities team of 10 investment professionals, based in Toronto and London. Our mandate is to produce absolute and uncorrelated returns by investing in various hedge fund and ILS strategies, adding diversification to the larger OTPP investment portfolio. As part of a dynamic trading floor environment, You will work closely with portfolio managers on day-to-day investment activities and on longer-term research projects which connect directly to our risk-taking activities.

What you will do

As an intern in Capital Markets, you will be encouraged to make the most of your Teachers' experience by asking questions and getting involved in our daily business right from Day 1. Daily responsibilities may vary but generally involve monitoring and reporting on key drivers of risk, exposures, and profit/loss across various strategies and managers, research for new and current investment strategies as well as building analytical tools. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the hedge fund industry and interesting trading strategies spanning various asset classes through interfacing with top-tier hedge fund managers. You will also participate in a term-length portfolio management case to develop and test your investment skills, nurture your interest in capital markets and help assess your interest in risk taking. Furthermore, you will have a chance to explore the work of other groups, not just your own, by attending networking and lunch-and-learn sessions.

What You'll Need

• You have a demonstrated passion and curiosity for financial markets and investments.
• Strong Excel skills and basic programming skills (such as Python)

• You are an entrepreneurial thinker and possess strong problem-solving skills.
• Your dream is to work in a stimulating environment and to collaborate with your peers and managers.
• You are a developing leader, with excellent analytical, social and communication skills.
• You are able to multi-task, have phenomenal time management, leadership skills and work ethic.
• Must be enrolled in 3rd / 4th year of an Undergraduate program or a related Masters' program

• You must be enrolled in a co-op program or returning to your studies after the work term is completed

*Eligible candidates will be invited to complete a short coding assessment. Please note that for this position, the ability to code is a nice-to-have asset. This assessment is intended to provide a general sense of your current level of comfort with coding*

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. Please complete it within 48 hours of application submission.

Intern Application Guidance

• We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. We recommend candidates apply as soon as possible.

• To help us better understand your interests and career goals, we recommend candidates apply to their top 3-5 positions for the term.

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 (peopleandculture@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

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