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Intern – Investment Risk – Private Markets Risk Modelling

Intern – Investment Risk – Private Markets Risk Modelling

CompanyOntario Teachers’ Pension Plan
LocationToronto, ON, Canada
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeInternship
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelInternship

Requirements

  • Proficiency in MS Office applications (with an emphasis on Excel)
  • Working knowledge in VBA, C# (or other equivalent Object Oriented programming languages), MATLAB, and SQL is preferred
  • Working knowledge in Financial Risk Measurement and Management, Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, Portfolio Management, Equity Analysis and Valuation, Derivative Investments, or equivalent is preferred
  • FRM/CFA (Level 1 or 2) is a plus
  • Quantitative and qualitative problem solver
  • An ability to research and test out new ideas/concepts to bridge the gap between theory and practice
  • Proven ability to work independently as well as to perform effectively in a team-oriented environment
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable
  • Working towards Masters degree is an asset

Responsibilities

  • Develop a deep understanding of current and new investments
  • Prepare and deliver timely and high quality reports to senior management
  • Contribute to research initiatives supporting the risk modelling process
  • Play a role in developing modelling frameworks to capture the risk characteristics of various asset classes and individual investments

Preferred Qualifications

  • Working knowledge in VBA, C# (or other equivalent Object Oriented programming languages), MATLAB, and SQL is preferred
  • Working knowledge in Financial Risk Measurement and Management, Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, Portfolio Management, Equity Analysis and Valuation, Derivative Investments, or equivalent is preferred
  • FRM/CFA (Level 1 or 2) is a plus
  • Working towards Masters degree is an asset