Student, Business Analyst, Application Delivery (Winter 2027)

Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

AIMCo's Application Delivery team offers a full-time term from January 2027 through April 2027, based in Canada. You will work on large-scale fintech projects, collaborating with multiple departments to deliver strategic solutions in investments, finance, and operations.

Ideal candidates are undergraduate students in business or quantitative fields, with a passion for financial markets and the ability to gather requirements from subject matter experts.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in undergraduate studies in Business or Quantitative fields.
• Returning to studies immediately after the term.
• Ability to gather business requirements from SMEs and understand investment operations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with agile teams to implement projects and changes.
• Configure, document, and present accounting functionality throughout projects.
• Prepare project artifacts and document business processes and test suites.
• Apply business analysis tools to support enterprise initiatives.
• Facilitate requirements sessions with SMEs to define specifications.
• Support Front Office initiatives involving portfolio management and compliance.

Skills

Agile Scrum/Kanban

Azure DevOps

Mural

Confluence

Python

SQL

C#

AI/ML awareness

Education

Undergraduate studies in Business or Quantitative programs

Tools

Azure DevOps

Mural

Confluence

MS SQL Server

Job description

Opportunity

AIMCo's Application Delivery team is responsible for executing large-scale projects to support AIMCo's growth. The team collaborates with various departments within the organization to provide strategic solutions for a wide range of functions, including public and private investments, Investment Finance, middle/back office, and more. As a member of the Application Delivery team, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge financial technology (Fintech) applications in the asset management industry. This will allow you to gain expertise in the investment industry, the latest financial technologies (FINTECH), and project management. Your role will be crucial in ensuring that the deliverables meet business needs. Note: This is a full-time term from January 2027 through April 2027.

Closing Date

October 10, 2026

• Job Posting will expire at 11:59pm MT on October 9, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with agile Application Delivery teams to implement projects and change initiatives.
• Participating in implementation projects by configuring, documenting, and presenting accounting functionality throughout the project life cycle.
• Preparing project artifacts and assisting in documenting business processes and test regression suites.
• Utilizing business analysis tools and techniques to support enterprise-wide initiatives, identifying workflow issues, and implementing innovative solutions.
• Facilitating requirements gathering sessions with subject matter experts to create and validate system specifications that meet business requirements.
• Support Front Office initiatives involving portfolio management, trading, compliance, and investment operations.
• Work with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and operational risk reduction.

Our Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in undergraduate studies in Business or Quantitative programs (Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, etc.)
• Returning to studies immediately following the work term or completing final work experience terms
• Ability to gather business requirements by liaising with subject matter experts, including knowledge of investment operations.
• Experience with Agile Scrum/Kanban processes, and work management tools: Azure DevOps, Mural, Confluence
• Proficiency with programming language(s) and or Database Technologies (e.g. Python, SQL, XML, XSLT, MS SQL Server, Oracle, C#, JQuery, CSS, HTML) is desirable.
• Coursework or project experience in AI, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Data Science, or related fields.
• Keen interest in the financial markets and strong understanding of financial concepts, practices, and tools.
• Foundational understanding of capital markets products and investment management concepts, with exposure to OTC derivatives, fixed income, and private market investments.
• Exceptional researchand problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to AIMCo’s core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity and collaboration, and inspires the same in others

Success Measures

As a successful student, you will look back on your time at AIMCo's Application Delivery team and be proud of how much you have learned and grew as an aspiring professional. You will have developed a strong understanding of the different business units within AIMCo and collaborated on building data pipelines to improve collaboration and transparency through knowledge transfer and effective communication, leveraging modern data development tools. You will learn about problem-solving and be expected to try to solve your own issues before seeking guidance from your team members.

Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening, which includes a credit bureau and a criminal record investigation, the results of which must be acceptable to AIMCo.

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.