Intern - Investments, Capital Markets, Developed Markets (May 2027 - 8 months)
The deadline to apply for this role is:
Until 11:59 PM of September 21, 2026The opportunity
May 2027 - December 2027
We are looking for an Intern to join our Developed Markets Fixed Income & Foreign Exchange (DMFIFX) team. Based in our brand-new downtown office in Toronto, you will be a part of the team focused on global Fixed Income investing, playing a role in the team's active risk-taking process, and supporting portfolio managers.
DMFIFX is a dynamic, alpha-only team with an excellent track record in deploying risk under a wide variety of trading strategies. The team has built a best-in-class global risk-taking platform with a focus on generating uncorrelated returns through dynamic and scalable strategies. Our strategies range from macro directional to relative value and semi-systematic programs within the G10 sovereign and sub-sovereign fixed income space.
Who You’ll Work With
The DMFIFX team is a small group of eight specialized investment professionals who take active risk both individually and collaboratively.
As part of a dynamic trading floor environment, you will also be exposed to the different asset classes and styles of active risk-taking within the broader Capital Markets department through regular interactions with other portfolio managers.
What You’ll Do
Reporting to a portfolio manager, you will gain exposure to a wide variety of strategies incorporating bonds, swaps, swaptions, futures, and inflation-linked products.
Stemming from our team's culture, you will be encouraged to seek a deep understanding of drivers and the structure of fixed income markets and use this information to form your own views and seek opportunities. You will also participate in a term-length portfolio management case to develop your investment skills while exploring products and strategies of other teams across Capital Markets.
Responsibilities Include
- Work with portfolio managers to support the construction and testing of new investment strategies
- Build dashboards to support market monitoring, trade screening, and decision-making across our investment platform
- Develop a deep understanding of global fixed income markets and synthesize your views into trade recommendations
- Assist with trade tagging and ad hoc performance reconciliation
What You’ll Need
- Passion and curiosity for financial markets
- Strong research skills and a strong desire to learn
- High standard of work ethic and integrity
- Ability to communicate market-related concepts succinctly
- Experience with AI assisted programming
- Must be enrolled in 3rd / 4th year of an Undergraduate program or a related Masters’ program
- You must be enrolled in a co-op program or returning to your studies after the work term is completed
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What we’re offering
The expected hourly range for this role is $30 - $36 depending on experience and qualifications.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. Please complete it within 48 hours of application submission.
Intern Application Guidance
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. We recommend candidates apply as soon as possible.
To help us better understand your interests and career goals, we recommend candidates apply to their top 3–5 positions for the term.
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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Requisition ID:
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Skills Required
- Passion and curiosity for financial markets
- Strong research skills and a strong desire to learn
- High standard of work ethic and integrity
- Ability to communicate market-related concepts succinctly
- Experience with AI-assisted programming
- Currently enrolled in the third or fourth year of an undergraduate program or a related master's program
- Enrolled in a co-op program or returning to studies after the work term
- Legally entitled to work in the country where the role is located
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Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) is a provider of single-profession pension plans. Its primary activities involve managing pensions and investing plan assets on behalf of both working and retired teachers. The organization maintains a diverse investment portfolio across various asset classes, including equities, infrastructure, natural resources, capital markets, and real estate, with a global presence and a commitment to innovation and growth.
