Co-op, Fixed Income (Fall 2026)

AIMCo•Calgary, AB

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

AIMCo’s Fixed Income group manages several different short-, mid-, and long-term portfolios for our clients and provides active management of money market and fixed income investments. The Co-op, Fixed Income will assist the department in its objective to add value relative to benchmarks through interest rate forecasting, term structure weighting, sector weighting and security selection. This is a 4-month, full-time term starting in September 2026.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies in a quantitative discipline including finance, economics, engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or related field combined with a demonstrated passion for investments.
Must be part of a work experience program with a post-secondary institution (Ex: Co-op).
Understanding of financial markets, particularly the fixed income market.
An interest in Fixed Income quantitative trading and analysis.
Proficiency in programming using large data sets.
Advanced proficiency level with Microsoft Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SharePoint)
Strong attention to detail with strong research, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while working independently and collaboratively.
Self-motivated and proactive.
The ideal candidate should be eager to learn, able to take initiative, and willing to go the extra mile to deliver results.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to AIMCo’s core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity and collaboration, and inspiring the same in others.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of financial instruments such as bonds, derivatives, and money market instruments is a plus.
Advanced programming using Python, VBA, SQL, and Microsoft Power BI is an asset.
Prior experience with conducting financial research, preferably using Bloomberg or Capital IQ is an asset.
CFA Level I (or working towards it)

Responsibilities

Contributing to the Fixed Income team’s development of quantitative statistical models, back-testing, curve building, or other quantitative analysis.
Determining which factor investing models can be applied to bond or credit portfolio management.
Collaborating with the Fixed Income team to determine what tools can be used to improve fixed income processes.
Improving and creation of new management reports used for more informed investment decision making.
Maintaining and updating Fixed Income databases and SharePoint site.
Working with the reporting group on existing reports or create new reports for Fixed Income team.
Assisting in the quarterly client reporting process.
Supporting and working on documentation of existing high-level data and process flows.