Winter Intern 2027 - Investment Management, Multi-Asset

Mackenzie Investments; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackenzie Investments is seeking an intern for Winter term 2027 (Jan–Aug, 8 months) to collaborate with the Multi-Asset Strategies Team in Winnipeg or Toronto. You'll be mentored by a Python and Pandas expert, using pair programming, test-driven development, and code generation to improve the codebase.

This full-time internship requires 37.5 hours/week and eligibility to work full-time for the duration. The role offers exposure to large-scale data problems and financial markets within a

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in CS, engineering, commerce, economics, or math.
• Familiarity with Python and motivated to deepen programming skills.
• Basic understanding of Pandas or data-centric libraries.
• Interest in financial markets and ability to interpret economic news.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Able to work in remote or in-person team environments.

Responsibilities

• Replace nested loops with vectorized Pandas operations, or convert Pandas operations to Polars.
• Introduce modular utility functions to reduce duplication.
• Add unit tests to functions where absent.
• Use characterization tests to ensure output consistency for unchanged inputs.
• Optimize data loading routines for large files.
• Clean up legacy code to follow PEP8 and readability standards.

Skills

Python

Pandas

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate in Computer Science, Engineering, Commerce, Economics, or Math

Job description

IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately$310billionin assetsas of December 31, 2025. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.

Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967, is a key part of IGM's business model, serving as a comprehensive asset-management partner for Canadian financial advisors and their clients.

At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence.We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the fourth consecutive yearsand one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. Our vision and strategy aim to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals.

Join our team to engage in continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment.Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office, connecting, collaborating, and enjoying quality time with your amazing colleagues!Our Values: Be better;we strive for improvement in everything we do.Be accountable;we foster clarity and are empowered to act responsibly.Be a team;we are united to drive collective impact to achieve our goals.

Position:

Mackenzie Investments is currently hiring an intern for Winter term from January to August 2027 (8 months) to work with the Multi-Asset Strategies Team, located in either Winnipeg or Toronto. Work with and be mentored bya Pythonand Pandas expert. Collaborate through pair programming and test-driven development. Use code generation (LibCSTand Fixit) and other automation to improve the quality of the codebase.

This is a full-time position requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Candidates must be eligible to work full-time for the entire duration of the program.

Responsibilities:

• Replace nested loops with vectorizedPandasoperations, or convertPandasoperations to Polars
• Introducemodular utility functions to reduce duplication
• Add unit tests to functions where absent
• Use characterization tests to ensure output consistency for unchanged inputs
• Optimizedata loading routines for large files
• Clean up legacy code to follow PEP8 and readability standards

Requirements:

• Exhibit strong academic performance, undergraduate backgrounds inCompsci, Engineering, Commerce, Economics, or Math
• Hassome familiarity with Python and is motivated to deepen their programmingexpertise
• Has at least a basic understanding of Pandas or other data-centric libraries
• Is curious about solving large-scale data problems in code
• Demonstrate a strong interest in financial markets with an ability to interpret economic news and market conditions
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills andappliessolid verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a remote or in-person team environment

The expected annual base salary range (prorated for the term) for this role is $68,250 and $78,000 which is determined based on year of study, IGM program, geographic location and candidate’s skills, knowledge and experience. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for paid time off.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

IGM is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates thatrepresentthe diversity present across Canada - including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providingbarrier-free recruitment experience.If you require accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.

Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment:As part of our Talent Acquisition process, we may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support activities such as candidate sourcing, application review, and interview scheduling.These tools support the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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