Intern, Private Markets Operations (Summer 2027)

Investment Management Corporation of Ontario; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive mentoring

Career development opportunities

Guest speakers and skill workshops

Team events with interns and IMCO

Job summary

Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO) in downtown Toronto invites undergraduates or recent graduates for a summer internship (May–August 2027) in Private Markets Operations. You will support investment analytics, reporting, and cross-team coordination with Investment Teams, Treasury, Legal, Tax, and Corporate Finance to drive process improvements.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, accuracy, and collaboration, with mentorship and development opportunities in a hybrid office

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills, able to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail with data applications.
• Strong self-management and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with MS Suite (Excel, Word, Power Automate, Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end life cycle of private investments, including securities setup, trade processing, settlements and ongoing asset servicing.
• Assist with investment closings by ensuring necessary documentation and authorizations.
• Prepare investment schedules and reports, ensuring accuracy and insights.
• Contribute to departmental projects and automation to improve efficiency.
• Respond to routine and ad-hoc requests from internal/external stakeholders and coordinate with various teams to ensure timely, high-quality reporting.

Skills

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business or Finance

Tools

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word)

Power Automate

Power BI

Job description

At IMCO, our talent is among the best! IMCO offers a uniquely stimulating and rewarding environment where you can help build and drive organizational transformation, all while seeking to challenge yourself, learn, and grow your career. Our culture is built on collaboration and passion, with a shared commitment to delivering lasting value to the clients we serve. Located in downtown Toronto, our vision is to be the partner of choice for Ontario’s public sector funds and to build a high-performing, value-driven asset management firm. This job posting is for an existing vacancy. If you are ready to deliver best-in-class service and join a collaborative, motivated and fun team of professionals, IMCO offers the opportunity to do impactful work and broaden your expertise. If you’re looking to use your expertise to drive strategic outcomes, we’d love to hear from you. We are looking for a highly motivated student to join our team from May to August 2027 for the summer term! Our Intern Program is designed to support the development of students and recent graduates for future positions by offering one-on-one mentoring, peer and experiential learning, internal training programs, and much more. We are currently accepting applications for undergraduate and master’s level students or recent graduates seeking the opportunity to work in the investment management space. As an Intern in the Private Markets Operations team, you will have the opportunity to serve as a key member of a dynamic and high-performing team that is responsible for providing investment support for IMCO’s Infrastructure, Private Equity, Global Credit and Real Estate strategies. As part of the Private Markets Operations team, you will support the Manager and Associates in contributing to the delivery of high-quality and timely investment analytics and reporting. This role will also involve working closely with internal teams (Investment Teams, Treasury, Legal, Tax, Corporate Finance) to coordinate transaction support and asset servicing, as well as contribute to a continuous improvement culture.

Responsibilities:

• Support the end-to-end life cycle of private investments, including assisting with securities set up, trade processing, settlements, ongoing asset servicing and investment accounting.
• Assist with investment closings by ensuring completeness of all necessary documentation and authorizations.
• Assist in the preparation of investment schedules and reports; ensuring accuracy and seeking ways to enhance and provide valuable insights.
• Assist with departmental projects and operational efficiency initiatives, with a focus on automation.
• Respond to routine and ad-hoc requests made by internal/external stakeholders while partnering with various stakeholders (e.g. Performance, Data, Front Office, etc.) to ensure quality reporting is produced on a timely basis.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Working towards an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business or Finance.
• Minimum of one or more co-op work terms.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, being able to communicate comfortably with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail with demonstrated desire and aptitude for working with data applications.
• Strong self-management and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with MS Suite (Excel, Word, Power Automate, Power BI).

What do we offer our Interns?

In addition to paid work experience for a 4 month (May-August 2027) term, we offer a number of developmental opportunities for our hires.

• Facetime with our executive team, including career guidance
• Skill workshops for personal development
• Industry guest speakers
• Social events with fellow Interns and IMCO employees

The base salary range for this position is CAD $45,000 to $65,000. The placement within the range is determined by the role and assessment of the candidate’s year of study and relevant work experience. As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you with the specific details for this position, as well as the total rewards offering at IMCO.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our hybrid work model prioritizes an office-first approach, encouraging employees to make the most of our collaborative workspace at 16 York Street, Suite 2400, Toronto, ON M5J 0E6. This welcoming environment fosters teamwork, connection, and professional growth. While flexibility remains a key component of our model, we believe that regular in-office engagement enhances productivity and strengthens our culture. Our approach supports a fulfilling lifestyle that balances professional ambition with personal wellbeing.

IMCO is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support parts of our recruitment process, such as screening and assessments. However, all hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team. Candidates being considered for this position will be required to undergo background screening.

The Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO) is Ontario’s professional asset manager, investing on behalf of our public sector clients so they can care for beneficiaries and secure retirement futures. With approximately $90.7 billion in assets under management, we are one of the largest institutional investment managers in Canada and around the globe. Our mandate is to provide broader public sector clients with exceptional investment management services, including best-in-class advice around portfolio construction, efficient access to a diverse range of asset classes and superior reporting on risks and returns. Our vision is to rank among the world’s leading public-sector asset managers. We will achieve this through an unwavering focus on creating client value. That means ensuring that we deliver the returns required for our clients to meet their long-term financial obligations.