Research Intern – Equities & Fixed Income Rotation

Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-On Learning

Rotational Exposure

Mentorship & Guidance

Professional Development

Collaborative Environment

Career Foundation

Job summary

Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd. in Vancouver offers a summer Research Intern rotation across Equities and Fixed Income.

You will gain hands-on experience in capital markets through two groups and interact with management teams and sell-side professionals. This paid internship runs May–August 2027 with a annual salary of $52,000, and focuses on building financial models, preparing research reports, and presenting insights to clients.

Qualifications

• Passion for value-investing and the capital markets.
• Solid financial modeling and analytical abilities.
• Demonstrated experience with MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Fundamental investment analysis (Canadian Equities, US Equities, High Yield and Fixed Income).
• Creating and maintaining detailed financial models and industry databases.
• Preparing internal research reports.
• Building and contributing to client reports and presentations.
• Preparing for and attending corporate management meetings.

Skills

Value investing

Financial modeling

Analytical abilities

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Communication skills

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Job description

Research Intern – Equities & Fixed Income Rotation

Established in 1982, Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd. is an independent, employee-owned, Vancouver-based investment counsel managing over $35 billion of assets on behalf of pension, foundation, corporate and individual clients across Canada. We employ a fundamental, value-oriented investment philosophy.

We are seeking two inspired, entrepreneurial, independent-thinking team members interested in a summer internship between their 3rd and 4th year of study. You will have the opportunity to build a greater understanding of capital markets and the investment management process by rotating through two groups within Leith Wheeler: Equities and Fixed income. In addition, you will also gain exposure to corporate management teams and sell-side brokers and analysts.

Position Type: Full-time paid Summer Internship from May-Aug 2027 @ $52,000 per annum.

Job Description:

• Fundamental investment analysis (Canadian Equities, US Equities, High Yield and Fixed Income)


• Creating and maintaining detailed financial models and industry databases


• Preparing internal research reports


• Building and contributing to client reports and presentations


• Preparing for and attending corporate management meetings

What We Offer:

• Hands-On Learning: Direct involvement in equity and fixed income research projects, including building financial models, analyzing market data, and supporting investment recommendations.


• Rotational Exposure: Opportunity to rotate across both the Fixed Income and Equities teams, gaining a broad perspective on different asset classes and investment approaches.


• Mentorship & Guidance: Work closely with experienced investment professionals who will provide feedback, coaching, and insights into real-world portfolio management and research.


• Professional Development: Exposure to the full research process, from idea generation to execution, while sharpening analytical, technical, and communication skills.


• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic, collegial team culture that values curiosity, teamwork, and initiative.


• Career Foundation: A valuable experience for students aspiring to pursue careers in investment management, capital markets, or financial analysis.

Job Qualifications:

• Passion for value-investing and the capital markets


• Solid financial modeling and analytical abilities


• Demonstrated experience with MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word


• Ability to manage multiple tasks


• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment