Student, Private Equity (May 2027)

Alberta Investment Management Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AIMCo invites an enthusiastic student to join our Private Equity team for a four-month, full-time term. You will gain hands-on experience evaluating direct investments, secondaries, and funds, while supporting portfolio materials and performance tracking under the guidance of seasoned professionals.

You will build finance and valuation skills through in-depth research, financial analysis, and interactions with global fund managers, contributing to AIMCo’s pursuit of long-term value for Albertans.

Qualifications

• Completion of second- or third-year undergraduate studies in Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, or other related fields.
• Demonstrated interest in investing and analyzing businesses in various industries.
• Excellent knowledge of finance, accounting, and economic concepts.
• Strong research, analytical, quantitative and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong work ethic.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Builds strong relationships with team members including celebrating team accomplishments.
• Proven track record of outstanding academic achievement and performance.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Participate in the identification and evaluation of new investment opportunities, including direct investments, secondaries, and funds
• Conduct research and analysis on a broad array of industries, sectors, funds, or other opportunities identified by Private Equity professionals
• Maintain and update portfolio company and fund investment materials and track investment performance
• Participate in interactions with global Private Equity fund managers and summarize key takeaways on internal databases
• Work with other investment professionals to support ongoing daily activities

Skills

Finance knowledge

Research skills

Analytical abilities

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate studies in Finance/Commerce/Business/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Student, Private Equity at AIMCo is a unique role where you’ll gain experience analyzing Private Equity investments alongside an experienced and focused team of investment professionals, while contributing to the financial security of hundreds of thousands of Albertans.

In this role you will gain experience analyzing Private Equity investment opportunities across a diverse range of industries.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to continue to build AIMCo’s Private Equity portfolio collaboratively and help manage existing assets under the guidance of dedicated investment professionals. Through these activities you will learn a number of new skills, such as the evaluation of Private Equity investments and funds, financial analysis, and valuation.

Note: This is a 4-month, full-time term from May 2027 through August 2027.

CLOSING DATE: October 1, 2026

Responsibilities

• Participate in the identification and evaluation of new investment opportunities, including direct investments, secondaries, and funds
• Conduct research and analysis on a broad array of industries, sectors, funds, or other opportunities identified by Private Equity professionals
• Maintain and update portfolio company and fund investment materials and track investment performance
• Participate in interactions with global Private Equity fund managers and summarize key takeaways on internal databases
• Work with other investment professionals to support ongoing daily activities

Ideal Candidate

• Completion of second- or third-year undergraduate studies in Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, or other related fields.
• Demonstrated interest in investing and analyzing businesses in various industries
• Excellent knowledge of finance, accounting, and economic concepts
• Strong research, analytical, quantitative and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong work ethic
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Builds strong relationships with team members including celebrating team accomplishments
• Proven track record of outstanding academic achievement and performance
• High proficiency with Microsoft Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to AIMCo’s core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity and collaboration, and inspires the same in others

Success Measures

AIMCo’s most successful students are team oriented, intellectually curious, exhibit a passion for finance and investing, and are results-oriented with exceptional finance and communications skills. Students with a high degree of professionalism can expect to be exposed to meetings and calls with other internal and external parties, such as management teams, other private equity investors, investment bankers, consultants and lawyers.

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. If you are a purpose-driven, high-achiever excited by the prospect of working in a dynamic industry, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

About AIMCo

AIMCo Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) is one of Canada’s largest and most diversified institutional investment managers with more than CAN$194.7 billion of assets under management. AIMCo invests globally on behalf of multiple pension, endowment, insurance and government funds in the Province of Alberta. AIMCo prioritizes results and outcomes through a flexible, hybrid approach to work. We are looking for proven achievers, motivated to work in a collaborative environment to help our clients secure a better financial future for the Albertans they serve.

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.