Student, Alpha Strategies, Public Equities (May 2027)

Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo); Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) invites applications for a 4‑month, full‑time term with the Alpha Strategies team within Public Equities. The role focuses on investment research support, portfolio analytics, data management, and technology infrastructure projects from May 2027 through August 2027.

The ideal candidate is pursuing an undergraduate degree in finance, economics, math, statistics, computer science or related fields, with strong financial modelling skills and

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in finance, economics, math, statistics, computer science or related field.
• Proven financial modelling skills and ability to conduct detailed financial analyses.
• Strong technical skills with Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Factset, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to day-to-day operational support and management of the Alpha Strategies portfolio.
• Contributing to idea generation and investment research.
• Conducting fundamental equity and credit research.
• Build and maintain valuation models, screening databases and related data sets.
• Proactively developing and communicating research for the team.
• Collaborating with AIMCo teams to achieve common goals.

Skills

Financial modelling

Investment research

Data management

Programming/data analysis

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance/economics/math/statistics/computer science

Tools

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

Factset

Excel

Job description

Opportunity

The Alpha Strategies team operates as part of the Public Equities team at AIMCo managing a variety of market neutral relative value and arbitrage strategies using a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis. We are actively engaged in capital markets and invest in equity and equity-linked opportunities across our strategies. This role will strengthen the team and investment strategy by providing support with investment research, portfolio analytics, operational and data management and technology infrastructure projects. Note: This is a 4-month, full-time term from May 2027 through August 2027.

Closing Date

October 1, 2026

• Job Posting will expire at 11:59pm MT on September 30, 2026

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the day-to-day operational support and management of the Alpha Strategies portfolio
• Contributing to idea generation and investment research
• Conduct fundamental equity and credit research
• Build and maintain valuation models, screening databases and related data sets
• Proactively developing and communicating research for the team
• Collaborating with a variety of teams within AIMCo to achieve common goals

Our Ideal Candidate

• In pursuit of an undergraduate degree in finance, economics, math, statistics, computer science or related field.
• Proven financial modelling skills and ability to conduct detailed financial analysis.
• Strong technical skills (Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Factset, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Working towards the completion of CFA Charter or other related designation is an asset.
• Programming/data analysis skills and prior trading experience are considered assets.
• Team player with strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates a commitment to AIMCo’s core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity and collaboration, and inspires the same in others.

Success Measures

Success at the end of your term will be determined by your ability to seek out learning opportunities and become involved in multiple projects, tasks, responsibilities, and investments. You will have developed an increased understanding of investment concepts and market knowledge, and a new appreciation of finance and investment management. A student who goes above and beyond expectations will participate in multiple projects and add value to team initiatives.

At AIMCo, we draw upon the differences in who we are, where we come from and the way we think to deliver results for the Albertans who rely on us. We offer an inclusive, modern workplace where well-being is prioritized, and colleagues are enabled to do their best work. Our team members are motivated by our purpose and committed to creating long-term value for our clients and their beneficiaries.