The deadline to apply for this role is:

Until 11:59 PM of September 29, 2024

The Opportunity 

May 2025- August 2025

When you work in an internship role in the Total Fund Management department you will have an engaging work experience where you can apply your analytical skills and passion for markets at a leading investment firm while experiencing the dynamic nature of the trading floor environment. This full immersion experience unfolds in a friendly and open environment where you will work side by side with highly experienced investment professionals and more recent graduates. We embrace diversity of thought and pride ourselves in our strong learning culture. You will be encouraged to offer your opinion and develop both market expertise and strengthen interpersonal skills. As an added benefit, our interns have access to industry tools, research, and an invaluable opportunity to interact with traders, portfolio managers, economic researchers and banks.

Who you’ll work with 

We are looking to fill one internship position in our Global Trading team within Total Fund Management. Global trading provides execution capabilities to all asset groups and regions, with a focus on minimizing costs while continually improving the execution process. The team is comprised of subject matter experts on market liquidity in various asset classes, who help the portfolio management teams bring trades and realize market ideas in the most efficient way possible. 

What you'll do

As an intern in Total Fund Management, you will be encouraged to make the most of your experience at OTPP by asking questions and getting involved in our daily business right from Day 1. Total Fund Management encourages the development of their interns and offers a unique experience with direct exposure to markets in an institutional capacity.  

During the internship, you will work with a team of traders across various asset classes. The successful candidate will gain a wide array of experience across equities, commodities, fixed income, and FX in global markets.  

Every day is different on the trading floor and requires a team to collaborate and solve problems in real-time. As a member of the team, you will be required to help tackle ad-hoc problems. You may contribute by building tools that help traders negotiate transactions, research and present findings on different market microstructures or automating trading processes. 

What you'll need

• You are in your 3rd or 4th year of undergraduate studies or any year of graduate studies 
• You are strong at multi-tasking, can work well within a team setting, and have good time management skills. 
• You are naturally inquisitive with a desire to learn, ask questions, and solve complex problems. 
• You exhibit passion and curiosity for financial markets. 
• Your area of study is less important than your drive, and we urge you to apply if you have shown academic excellence and share our interest in financial markets. 
• Your dream is to work in a stimulating environment and to collaborate with your peers and managers. 
• You are a developing leader, with excellent analytical and social skills. 

What we’re offering

• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development, including lunch and learns

• Student led team building events on a monthly basis

• Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring.  We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves.  To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.

How to apply

Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! The following documents are required to be uploaded with your application:

• Resume

• Copy of your transcripts

You will also be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.

We thank you for applying, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted. Note that candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.

Accommodations are available upon request ([email protected]) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

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