Intern Analyst, Active Public Markets (September 2026 - December 2026)
About The Position
UPP is seeking an Intern Analyst, Active Public Markets, for a 4-month internship from September 2026 to December 2026. This role is part of a growing and dynamic Investment team, reporting to the Associate Director of Quantitative Research, Public Markets. The intern will support the development of the Public Markets portfolio management framework, focusing on building, improving, and data feeding monitoring tools across public equity, public credit, and absolute return asset classes. This is an excellent opportunity for an undergraduate student to gain valuable work experience in a fast-growing, dynamic environment within a new pension plan. The role is based in downtown Toronto with a hybrid work environment, requiring a minimum of two days per week in-office.
Requirements
- Strong skills in software development and statistical analysis
- Passion for capital markets
- Academically rigorous coursework (e.g., quantitative courses in-progress or completed)
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of and hands-on experience with large language models (LLMs), agentic AI, or AI-assisted coding tools is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop data engineering pipeline and analytical software
- Perform quantitative analysis on managers to inform manager evaluation and portfolio decision making
- Support the application of GenAI solutions to enhance external portfolio management productivity
- Partner with other members of the Investment team to assist in documentation review, systems setup, implement business processes and technology solutions
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support key investment decisions
Benefits
- Supportive and welcoming onboarding through the UPP Buddy Program
- Free snacks and beverages (coffee, tea, and flavored water) in the office
- Monthly social events
- Paid holidays
- Slowdown periods and Mental Health Days
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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