Student, Alpha Strategies, Public Equities (Summer 2026)
About the role
CLOSING DATE:
October 5, 2025
Opportunity
The Alpha Strategies team operates as part of the Public Equities team at AIMCo managing a variety of market neutral relative value and arbitrage strategies using a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis. We are actively engaged in capital markets and invest in equity and equity-linked opportunities across our strategies. This role will strengthen the team and investment strategy by providing support with investment research, portfolio analytics, operational and data management and technology infrastructure projects.
This is a 4-month, full-time internship starting in May 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Contributing to the day-to-day operational support and management of the Alpha Strategies portfolio
- Contributing to idea generation and investment research
- Conduct fundamental equity and credit research
- Build and maintain valuation models, screening databases and related data sets
- Proactively developing and communicating research for the team
- Collaborating with a variety of teams within AIMCo to achieve common goals
Our Ideal Candidate:
- In pursuit of an undergraduate degree in finance, economics, math, statistics, computer science or related field.
- Proven financial modelling skills and ability to conduct detailed financial analysis.
- Strong technical skills (Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Factset, Excel, Word, PowerPoint,etc).
- Working towards the completion of CFA Charter or other related designation is an asset.
- Programming/data analysis skills and prior trading experience are considered assets.
- Team player with strong communication and relationship building skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrates a commitment to AIMCo’s core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity and collaboration, and inspires the same in others.
Success Measures:
Success at the end of your term will be determined by your ability to seek out learning opportunities and become involved in multiple projects, tasks, responsibilities, and investments. You will have developed an increased understanding of investment concepts and market knowledge, and a new appreciation of finance and investment management. A student who goes above and beyond expectations will participate in multiple projects and add value to team initiatives.
This position is open to candidates who are willing to relocate to Alberta, and we encourage all interested individuals to apply.
***Job Posting will expire at 11:59pm MT on October 4, 2025***
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Next Steps
We are excited to meet you. Please submit your resume or CV to be considered for this opportunity. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and we will be in touch with any questions.
Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening, which includes a credit bureau and a criminal record investigation, the results of which must be acceptable to AIMCo.
ALERT - Be on the lookout for AIMCo career opportunities advertised through third parties that request an application fee or too much information. To verify, all opportunities are posted on aimco.ca/jobs
At AIMCo, we draw upon the differences in who we are, where we come from and the way we think to deliver results for the Albertans who rely on us. 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.
About Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo)
The Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) is a Crown corporation, owned by the Province of Alberta, and one of Canada's largest and most diversified institutional investment managers. AIMCo was established on January 1, 2008 with a mandate to provide superior long-term investment results for its clients and operates independently from the Government of Alberta. With assets under management of more than $160 billion, AIMCo invests globally on behalf of its Alberta-based pension, endowment, insurance and government funds, including the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund.
Student, Alpha Strategies, Public Equities (Summer 2026)
About the role
CLOSING DATE:
October 5, 2025
Opportunity
The Alpha Strategies team operates as part of the Public Equities team at AIMCo managing a variety of market neutral relative value and arbitrage strategies using a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis. We are actively engaged in capital markets and invest in equity and equity-linked opportunities across our strategies. This role will strengthen the team and investment strategy by providing support with investment research, portfolio analytics, operational and data management and technology infrastructure projects.
This is a 4-month, full-time internship starting in May 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Contributing to the day-to-day operational support and management of the Alpha Strategies portfolio
- Contributing to idea generation and investment research
- Conduct fundamental equity and credit research
- Build and maintain valuation models, screening databases and related data sets
- Proactively developing and communicating research for the team
- Collaborating with a variety of teams within AIMCo to achieve common goals
Our Ideal Candidate:
- In pursuit of an undergraduate degree in finance, economics, math, statistics, computer science or related field.
- Proven financial modelling skills and ability to conduct detailed financial analysis.
- Strong technical skills (Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Factset, Excel, Word, PowerPoint,etc).
- Working towards the completion of CFA Charter or other related designation is an asset.
- Programming/data analysis skills and prior trading experience are considered assets.
- Team player with strong communication and relationship building skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrates a commitment to AIMCo’s core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity and collaboration, and inspires the same in others.
Success Measures:
Success at the end of your term will be determined by your ability to seek out learning opportunities and become involved in multiple projects, tasks, responsibilities, and investments. You will have developed an increased understanding of investment concepts and market knowledge, and a new appreciation of finance and investment management. A student who goes above and beyond expectations will participate in multiple projects and add value to team initiatives.
This position is open to candidates who are willing to relocate to Alberta, and we encourage all interested individuals to apply.
***Job Posting will expire at 11:59pm MT on October 4, 2025***
#LI-ET1
Next Steps
We are excited to meet you. Please submit your resume or CV to be considered for this opportunity. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and we will be in touch with any questions.
Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening, which includes a credit bureau and a criminal record investigation, the results of which must be acceptable to AIMCo.
ALERT - Be on the lookout for AIMCo career opportunities advertised through third parties that request an application fee or too much information. To verify, all opportunities are posted on aimco.ca/jobs
At AIMCo, we draw upon the differences in who we are, where we come from and the way we think to deliver results for the Albertans who rely on us. 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.
About Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo)
The Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) is a Crown corporation, owned by the Province of Alberta, and one of Canada's largest and most diversified institutional investment managers. AIMCo was established on January 1, 2008 with a mandate to provide superior long-term investment results for its clients and operates independently from the Government of Alberta. With assets under management of more than $160 billion, AIMCo invests globally on behalf of its Alberta-based pension, endowment, insurance and government funds, including the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund.