Student, External Partnerships, Public Equities (May 2027)

Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo); Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

AIMCo, Alberta's public sector investment manager, is seeking a Summer 2027 intern for the External Partnerships team. You will assist in developing reports and tools used by portfolio managers and help monitor externally-managed investments.

The role provides exposure to quantitative model development and hands-on experience in global investment operations, with collaboration across teams in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in finance, economics, math, statistics, computer science or related field.
• Interest in investment management through related activities.
• Pursuit of CFA designation is an asset.
• Exposure to Bloomberg or Capital IQ is an asset.
• Experience with programming, especially in Python, is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the development of reports and tools to help portfolio managers increase the efficiency and transparency of our products.
• Assisting the team to more accurately assess and monitor externally-managed investments.
• Assisting in the research and development of quantitative models in order to perform portfolio construction on our products.
• Collaborating with team members to develop a practical understanding of the day-to-day operations of a global investment firm.

Skills

Python programming

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Finance/Economics/Math/CS degree

CFA designation asset

Tools

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

Job description

Opportunity

AIMCo’s Public Equities team provides core asset class exposure to Canadian and global equity markets. The team combines internally and externally managed strategies to help meet our clients’ objectives. Internally managed investments include Systematic, Alpha, and Fundamental strategies that currently invest in more than 45 countries around the world. Externally-managed investments include long-only equity and hedge fund strategies and are employed in areas where internal management does not offer a competitive or cost advantage. Within Public Equities, the External Partnerships team performs due diligence on, monitors and manages a wide range of hedge fund and Equity strategies on behalf of clients. The team is seeking an intern for Summer 2027.

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

Closing Date

October 1, 2026

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the development of reports and tools to help portfolio managers increase the efficiency and transparency of our products
• Assisting the team to more accurately assess and monitor externally-managed investments
• Assisting in the research and development of quantitative models in order to perform portfolio construction on our products
• Collaborating with team members to develop a practical understanding of the day-to-day operations of a global investment firm

Our Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• In pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree in finance, economics, math, statistics, computer science or related field
• Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of investment management through involvement in related extra-curricular activities
• Pursuit of, or the intent to pursue, the CFA designation is an asset
• Exposure to Bloomberg or Capital IQ is an asset
• Experience with programming, especially in Python, is an asset
• Collaborative team player with good communication and relationship building skills
• High attention to detail and a desire to advance analytical skillsets
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates a strong 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.

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.