Intern - Risk, Total Fund Risk (May 2027- 12 months)
About The Position
The Total Fund Risk team within Risk is responsible for conducting risk analyses on OTPP’s entire portfolio spanning a range of asset classes including Equity, Fixed Income, Credit, Inflation Sensitive, and Real Assets. The team is a key contributor to risk governance and investment planning at the fund and is mandated to four major areas of work: (1) Investment Asset Risk; (2) Funding Liquidity Risk; (3) Portfolio Analytics; and (4) Investment Risk Reporting. We are looking for a creative and lateral thinker who would be keen to contribute to the group’s efforts towards high-quality investment risk analysis to the OTPP Board and the Plan’s C-suite executives. The Co-op Student will be responsible for a variety of reporting, monitoring and analytical activities as well as research and development initiatives that support the strategic objectives of the Total Fund Risk team. This individual will help improve investment risk modeling, analysis, and reporting of the entire OTPP portfolio. You will work with dedicated team members to report asset and liquidity risks of the entire OTPP portfolio and improve total fund risk reporting and analytics.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree with a concentration in Computer Science, Finance, or Mathematics
- Enrollment in 3rd year or higher required
- Proficiency in Python and Excel, with the ability to leverage company-approved AI tools to support coding, debugging, testing, and documentation
- Working knowledge of PL/SQL, Power BI
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Knowledge of and strong interest in financial markets and risk management
- Quantitative and qualitative problem solver with the ability to review, test, and validate analytical outputs, including AI-assisted code
- Proven ability to work independently as well as to perform effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable
- You should be 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
- VBA experience is an asset
- prior experience with AI-assisted coding tools is helpful but not required
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations to senior leaders and the Board of Directors on risk modeling, budgeting and monitoring
- Implement and cater to on-demand requests from Risk and various investment departments across the Fund
- Research initiatives and conduct analyses supporting risk modeling and monitoring processes for the enterprise risk system
- Research and provide risk insights in the context of an evolving macro environment
- Work cross-functionally with other team members and departments to design/develop/enhance analytics tools for investment decision-making, ensuring continued alignment with OTPP’s Vision, Mission, and Values
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
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
