Intern Analyst, Corporate Finance (September 2026 - April 2027)
About The Position
We are actively looking for a student to join our Corporate Finance team in September 2026, for an 8-month internship. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting various Corporate Finance functions. Functions will include Financial Reporting, Finance Operations and Investment Performance & Reporting. This is a fantastic opportunity for a student to gain valuable work experience in a fast-growing, dynamic environment while being a part of a growing pension plan. This role is based in downtown Toronto in a hybrid work environment, allowing employees the flexibility to work remotely and in-office (minimum two days per week in-office). This posting is for an existing vacancy. We ask that you submit a one-page resume, cover letter and transcript as part of the application process.
Requirements
- Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, in Business, majoring in Finance, Economics, or Accounting.
- Proficient in MS office suite. Advanced excel user (formulae, pivots etc.)
- Possesses basic knowledge of finance and investments.
- Possesses basic knowledge of accounting principles and general ledgers.
Nice To Haves
- An interest in a CFA, CIPM or CPA designation is a plus
- Independent problem solver.
- Analytical, adaptive, multi-tasker, who has a strong work ethic.
- High degree of self-motivation and professionalism.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Detail oriented with great statistical and quantitative skills.
- Alignment with UPP’s desire to be a leader in Responsible Investing, ESG, and climate change.
Responsibilities
- Assist in daily performance reconciliation and review process.
- Produce and issue weekly, monthly, and ad-hoc performance reports.
- Maintain and update reports and templates as required.
- Participate in monthly review and reporting process including gathering information from manager valuation statements.
- Participate in report automations.
- Prepare financial statement notes and populate the financial statements template using supporting excel workbooks.
- Assist with benchmarking analysis to support annual report preparation.
- Preparing the preliminary year-end report for performance.
- Assisting with accounting research and preparing technical memos.
- Prepare the quarterly Statistics Canada reporting.
- Collaborating with team on PowerPoint presentations and proposing improvements (formatting, charting, graphics etc.).
- Assist in month-end related activities such as performing bank and account reconciliations, preparing standard journal entries and preparation of management reports.
- Perform daily monitoring of the Investment Invoice Approval process.
- Assist in procurement and accounts payable related activities such as recording of vendor bills, performing vendor onboarding and validation activities.
Benefits
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Flexible hybrid work model
- Paid time off – vacations, personal days and wellness days
- Work remotely up to eight weeks/year
- Comprehensive group benefits including medical, dental, vision, etc.
- Extended paramedical and mental health service coverage
- Health care and lifestyle spending accounts
- Fertility treatments, paid parental leave, and gender affirmation coverage
- Education Assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
