Intern, Private Equity, Summer 2026

OMERS • New York, NY

10d • $29 - $43

About The Position

Choose a workplace that empowers your impact. Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and experience. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best. We are a purpose-driven, dynamic and sustainable pension plan. An industry leading global investor with teams in Toronto to London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. We embody the values of our 640,000 members, placing their best interests at the heart of everything we do. Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work. Don’t just work anywhere — come build tomorrow together with us. Know someone at OMERS or Oxford Properties? Great! If you're referred, have them submit your name through Workday first. Then, watch for a unique link in your email to apply. Are you curious about the world of Investments, Business, or Finance but have not yet had the chance to pursue your interests? At OMERS Private Equity (OPE), we are creating opportunities for 1st or 2nd year students who want to bring their diverse experiences and perspectives into the workplace, who have a growth mindset, and are excited to engage themselves in new opportunities. Our NYC OPE Summer Internship Program provides a holistic introduction to the possibilities of a career in Private Equity. This internship is fantastic for students who have not yet had the access or opportunities available to previously explore or picture themselves in the world of Investments. As part of your experience with us in the OPE Summer Internship, you will: Participate in meaningful work experiences and programming across our team to give you exposure into the dynamic world of Private Equity. Receive exposure and training to technical aspects of the business that will be invaluable should you choose to pursue a career in Investments, Business, Finance, or Entrepreneurship. Be supported in your personal career development with guidance and growth opportunities. Have a year-long industry mentorship to provide you with valuable support, guidance, and industry connections even after your OPE Summer Internship concludes. At OMERS we look forward to welcoming you into Private Equity and investing in your growth and development as an OPE Summer Intern!

OMERS PRIVATE EQUITY
OMERS Private Equity (OPE) is a CAD$15.2Bn evergreen private equity fund focused on direct, majority control investing (traditional buyouts) in North America. Within the NY office, the ~20 person investment team is focused broadly on industrials and business services investment opportunities. Some of our recent investments: Integris (managed IT service provider) North Highland (change and transformation consultancy) Modigent (commercial HVAC, plumbing and electrical) Medical Knowledge Group (leading pharmaceutical commercialization services) Knight Commercial (leading commercial restoration services platform) TurnPoint Services (provide plumbing, electrical and residential services) Community Veterinary Partners (operate and manage veterinary hospitals Paradigm Outcomes (provide complex and catastrophic medical case management services) Learn more about how we invest: https://www.omers.com/investing

Requirements

• A 1st or 2nd year student enrolled in an undergraduate degree program during the Summer of 2026
• Strong interest starting your future career in Private Equity or Investments
• Completed courses in financial accounting, finance and/or valuation prior to the start of the internship is strongly preferred but not required
• Detail oriented
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, and a focus on writing / presentation skills
• Can multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
• Willing to be a team player and embrace a collaborative work environment
• Experienced in Microsoft products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Participate in meaningful work experiences and programming across our team to give you exposure into the dynamic world of Private Equity.
• Receive exposure and training to technical aspects of the business that will be invaluable should you choose to pursue a career in Investments, Business, Finance, or Entrepreneurship.
• Be supported in your personal career development with guidance and growth opportunities.
• Have a year-long industry mentorship to provide you with valuable support, guidance, and industry connections even after your OPE Summer Internship concludes.

Benefits

• You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award pursuant to our Short-term Incentive plan and our Long-Term Incentive plan (if applicable), and to participate in our group benefits and retirement plans – details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters.
• As one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the members we proudly serve.
• From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience.
• This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.
• We are passionate about inclusion and advocate for I&D across our network of employees, members and partners
• We are proud of our commitment to developing a best in class approach to complete wellness for our employees and members
• We invest in our people, providing them with opportunities so they can develop and grow

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees