Intern - Total Risk Fund (May 2027 - 12 months)

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan; Toronto; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch and learns

Team building events

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is seeking a student in a bachelor’s or master’s quantitative field to join the Total Fund Risk & Analytics team for a May 2027–April 2028 term. The role focuses on maintaining and developing analytical capabilities for enterprise risk systems using Python, C#, Julia, and related tools.

You’ll work cross-functionally to support risk modeling and reporting, explore AI techniques for investment risk, and contribute to decision-making with data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s level quantitative field such as Computer Sciences/Mathematics/Statistics/Engineering
• Strong conceptual and analytical thinker
• Quantitative and qualitative problem solver
• Knowledge of financial markets and quantitative risk is a plus
• Experience with software development using programming skills in Python and /or C#
• Working knowledge in Excel, PL/SQL, Power BI, Visual Studio, Julia, Git
• Working knowledge of latest Artificial Intelligence technologies is a strong plus
• Proven ability to work independently as well as to perform effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Communication skills (oral and written)
• Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable
• You should be returning back to your studies after the work term is completed

Responsibilities

• Maintain/enhance existing and develop new analytical capabilities covering various aspects of the enterprise risk systems and in-house business tools
• Implement and cater to on-demand requests from Risk Division and various investment departments across the Fund
• Research initiatives and conduct analyses supporting risk modeling and monitoring processes for the enterprise risk system
• Explore latest Artificial Intelligence technologies and their applications to investment risk opportunities
• 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

Skills

Python

C#

Excel

Power BI

Julia

Git

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a quantitative field (CS/Math/Statistics/Engineering)

Tools

Visual Studio

PL/SQL

Job description

The deadline to apply for this role is:

Until 11:59 PM of September 21, 2026

The opportunity

May 2027 - April 2028

The Total Fund Risk & Analytics team within Risk Division is responsible for the risk systems and methodologies, total fund risk assessment and reporting to senior management and the Board, as well as development of risk analytical tools. The team is working on four major areas: (1) Investment Asset Risk; (2) Funding Liquidity Risk; (3) Portfolio Analytics; and (4) Investment Risk Reporting.

Who you’ll work with

The Risk Division aims to ensure that the plan is sustainable over the long term. It is mandated to enable and govern risk taking to deliver on the strategic objectives of Ontario Teachers. The Total Fund Risk & Analytics team is embedded within the Investment Risk function and the team is employing a range of technological tools such as Python, C#, and Julia.

What you’ll do

• Maintain/enhance existing and develop new analytical capabilities covering various aspects of the enterprise risk systems and in-house business tools
• Implement and cater to on-demand requests from Risk Division and various investment departments across the Fund
• Research initiatives and conduct analyses supporting risk modeling and monitoring processes for the enterprise risk system
• Explore latest Artificial Intelligence technologies and their applications to investment risk opportunities
• 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

What you’ll need

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s level quantitative field such as Computer Sciences/Mathematics/Statistics/Engineering
• Strong conceptual and analytical thinker
• Quantitative and qualitative problem solver
• Knowledge of financial markets and quantitative risk is a plus
• Experience with software development using programming skills in Python and /or C#
• Working knowledge in Excel, PL/SQL, Power BI, Visual Studio, Julia, Git
• Working knowledge of latest Artificial Intelligence technologies is a strong plus
• Proven ability to work independently as well as to perform effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Communication skills (oral and written)
• Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable
• You should be returning back to your studies after the work term is completed

What we’re offering

The expected hourly range for this role is $30 - $33 depending on experience and qualifications.

• 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

At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.

Functional Areas:

Administration

Vacancy:

Current