Student, Treasury & Payments (Winter 2027)

Alberta Investment Management Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) invites a co-op student to join the Treasury & Payments team for a 4-month term from January 2027 through April 2027. You will support cash forecasting, bank account setups, and provide assistance on funding processes and daily department tasks.

The ideal candidate is enrolled in a co-op or similar program, pursuing Finance or related field, with strong Excel skills and a beginner understanding of capital markets.

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.
• Beginner’s understanding of financial instruments and capital markets.
• Proficient Excel skills; VBA to automate tasks is a desirable asset.
• Interest in using AI tools such as Claude for technical tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Treasury team with portfolio cash management and forecasting.
• Support bank account setups, wire initiations and counterparty verifications.
• Establish and maintain processes around internal/external account openings.
• Support review of user banking access and ongoing tasks to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate with teams to improve processes and document new procedures.

Skills

Excel

VBA

AI tools Claude

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Undergraduate studies in Finance/Accounting

Job description

CLOSING DATE: October 3, 2026

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! 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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About AIMCo Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo)

About 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.

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!