Intern- Finance, Risk Analytics (January 2027- 8 months)
About The Position
This is an 8-month internship role for January 2027 to August 2027. The Finance team is seeking individuals passionate about Big Data in Finance. The team works with a large volume of data daily to support effective risk monitoring for the fund. The Finance team comprises professionals with diverse backgrounds (CFA, FRM, MFRM, MMF) and operates at the forefront of the investments industry, facing continuous opportunities and challenges. They provide accounting and operational services, along with middle office analysis including performance measurement and risk modeling. As a Risk Analytics Intern, you will be involved in the risk measurement process from data input to risk analysis, which aids in the daily monitoring of the OTPP investment book's risk exposure. This role offers the chance to learn about the drivers of market risk changes, investment product pricing models, enhance skills in Bloomberg, SQL, Snowflake, VBA, and Python, and apply mathematical, computer science, or business knowledge in a practical setting.
Requirements
- Strong quantitative background in Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science, along with a curiosity about Finance, Risk or Financial Engineering
- Advanced knowledge of Excel and VBA
- Experience with SQL
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Must be enrolled in 3rd or 4th year of studies
- Should be enrolled in a co-op program or returning back to your studies after the work term is completed
- Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using Python is an asset
- Previous work experience in financial industry
- Experience with Bloomberg is an asset
- An investment/risk management concentration is an asset
Responsibilities
- Play a meaningful role in daily risk reporting while ensuring the integrity and quality of data used by the enterprise risk system.
- Be exposed to the risk calculation process and methodology of a leading-edge risk management department.
- Perform analysis of risk factor’s impact on product/portfolio risk changes.
- Learn about risk calculation, valuation of various investment products, and analyzing driving risk factors of those products.
- Engage in “what-if” simulation process or risk impact analysis.
- Propose and implement improvements to risk calculation operational process.
- Validate trade completeness, new trades, and perform market data quality checks on various data sources and programs.
Benefits
- 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
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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