Student, Treasury & Payments (Winter 2027)

Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A four-month, full-time co-op opportunity with AIMCo in Edmonton will develop your critical thinking and eye for detail while exposing you to cash forecasting and banking oversight within a leading investment manager.

You will learn from a team of professionals, gain exposure to equity traders and portfolio managers, and build skills in financial instruments, capital markets, and process improvement. This role emphasizes accountability, integrity, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a co-op or equivalent work experience program.
• Completion of second or third-year undergraduate studies in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• A beginner’s understanding of financial instruments and capital markets (stocks, bonds, derivatives and structured products).
• Proficient Excel skills, knowledge of VBA to automate tasks is a desirable asset.
• Passionate about using AI tools such as Claude to complete a variety of technical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Treasury team with portfolio cash management, asset class cash forecasting, portfolio closures and various Treasury/Payments projects.
• Working with the AIMCo Payments group on bank account setups, market trading establishment, wire initiations and counterparty verifications.
• Establishing and maintaining clear processes around internal and external account openings and set‑ups.
• Support regular review of user banking access.
• Co-ordinating with teams to improve processes and recommend efficient new ways to complete tasks, and development of new procedures and policies.
• Helping to create and maintain counterparty banking instructions in AIMCo’s primary portfolio management systems.
• Organizing and tracking monthly tasks to meet tight deadlines.

Skills

Excel

VBA

Education

Finance/Accounting-related undergrad (2nd or 3rd year)

Tools

Excel

VBA

AI tools (Claude)

Job description

Opportunity

A term with the Treasury & Payments team at AIMCo will help to develop your critical thinking skills and build upon your eye for detail. The experience you will gain in this position will help kick-start your career in the finance industry!

Closing Date

October 3, 2026

A term with the Treasury & Payments team at AIMCo will help to develop your critical thinking skills and build upon your eye for detail. The experience you will gain in this position will help kick-start your career in the finance industry! The team is responsible for cash forecasting, liquidity management, cash management, banking and payments oversight. You will have the chance to learn from a passionate group of professionals who will guide you through institutional bank account management and assist with callbacks for large scale funding processes in addition to the day-to-day work of the department. You will gain a strong grasp of Treasury functionality within a recognized investment manager. The most successful students on this team are team oriented, avid learners, exhibit a passion for finance and investing, and are results focused with exceptional finance and communications skills. You will embrace accountability, enhance decision making and integrity to deliver on our cultural commitment of Doing Business the Right Way.

Note: This is a 4-month, full-time term from January 2027 through April 2027

• Job Posting will expire at 11:59pm MT on October 2, 2026**

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Treasury team with portfolio cash management, asset class cash forecasting, portfolio closures and various Treasury/Payments projects.
• Working with the AIMCo Payments group on bank account setups, market trading establishment, wire initiations and counterparty verifications.
• Establishing and maintaining clear processes around internal and external account openings and set‑ups.
• Support regular review of user banking access.
• Co-ordinating with teams to improve processes and recommend efficient new ways to complete tasks, and development of new procedures and policies.
• Helping to create and maintain counterparty banking instructions in AIMCo’s primary portfolio management systems.
• Organizing and tracking monthly tasks to meet tight deadlines.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Must be enrolled in a co-op or equivalent work experience program
• Completion of second or third-year undergraduate studies in Finance, Accounting or a related field
• A beginner’s understanding of financial instruments and capital markets (stocks, bonds, derivatives and structured products)
• Proficient Excel skills, knowledge of VBA to automate tasks is a desirable asset
• Passionate about using AI tools such as Claude to complete a variety of technical tasks
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to identify pertinent information
• Ability to work independently and solve complex problems using critical thinking skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong work ethic
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to AIMCo’s core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity and collaboration, and inspires the same in others

Success Factors

By the end of your student term, you will know success when you are trusted to manage key departmental processes and communicate and follow up on actionable items with AIMCo’s equity traders and portfolio managers.

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Next Steps

We are excited to meet you. Please submit your resume or CV to be considered for this opportunity. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and we will be in touch with any questions.

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.

ALERT - Be on the lookout for AIMCo career opportunities advertised through third parties that request an application fee or too much information. To verify, all opportunities are posted on aimco.ca/jobs.

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.