About the role
Investment Analyst Co-op Student
Department: Office of the Chief Investment Officer - Investment Division
Type: Winter Co-op – January 2026 – April 2026 (4-month)
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
At OPTrust, paying pensions today, preserving pensions for tomorrow is our mission and business.
When you choose OPTrust, you join a team of smart, talented people who fuel our success and have a passion for pensions. Everyone at OPTrust – in Toronto, London and Sydney – makes a meaningful impact. Our culture is driven by team members with different backgrounds and perspectives creating an inclusive and fulfilling place to work for everyone. We work in a fast-paced environment, but we find time to have fun and give back to the community.
What OPTrust Offers Students
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Unique culture rooted in our core values – collaboration and teamwork; integrity; respect; flexibility; and excellence and continuous improvement
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A purpose-driven environment where we all work towards the common goal of paying pensions today and preserving pensions for tomorrow.
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A flexible, hybrid work mode.
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Professional development opportunities, social and networking events and learning initiatives including access to LinkedIn Learning and speaker series.
-
Ongoing coaching and feedback to help you succeed, learn and much more!
About the Role
Opportunity to contribute alongside a world class investment team covering Total Portfolio construction, liquid and illiquid asset class strategies. Under the guidance of senior staff in the team, the Investment Analyst Student will assist in a wide range of portfolio construction activities, and focus on researching and developing analyses, tools and methodologies in support of the Total Portfolio construction mandate. The studies may include all aspects of Total Portfolio investment strategy, including liquid and illiquid asset class research, customized benchmark development, and quantitative macro and market research. Statistics and analytical software will be commonly used in completing studies and reports. A high level of oral and written communication of the studies and the reports will be required. Training will be provided on OPTrust procedures, systems and work processes. Students will also participate in OPTrust’s orientation and campus program.
What You’ll Do
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Perform quantitative analysis to support portfolio construction research and quantitative macro strategy development.
-
Analyze market and portfolio information to support investments' risk analysis and management.
-
Explore innovative ways of constructing portfolios, and provide inputs to portfolio construction and asset allocation decision-making processes.
-
Prepare and deliver clear and well-structured research reports and presentations for internal audiences.
-
Maintain and improve internal analytical tools and systems.
-
Other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
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Currently enrolled in a co-op program such as quantitative finance, economics, statistics, or a related field.
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Demonstrated knowledge of economics, modern portfolio theory, and financial markets.
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Proven experience in analytical, quantitative, and financial modeling skills.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel including Visual Basic), knowledge of quantitative software such as Python, and willingness to leverage technology and systems.
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Motivated and able to work independently under the guidance of senior staff and manage priorities to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
-
Able to perform effectively in a team-oriented environment.
-
Effective oral and written communication skills.
-
Prior work experience in the financial sector would be considered an asset.
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Exemplify OPTrust’s values: collaboration and teamwork, integrity, respect, flexibility, excellence, and continuous improvement.
Serving a membership as diverse as ours and investing in a global market means cultivating an environment that embraces inclusion, diversity, and equity in everything we do. OPTrust is an organization engaged in building on our unique and diverse strengths. We know a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, gender identities and perspectives are critical to achieving our shared goals.
If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please send a message to
, or discuss your needs with the Talent Acquisition Consultant during the telephone screening. We will do our best to work with you and provide appropriate accommodation.
As an organization we’re seeking ways to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Call to Action 92. We are working with the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business to build bridges with Indigenous communities and partners, and we have created an employee-led Reconciliation Working Group that will work with Indigenous experts to identify a path to reconciliation for our organization.
We thank all interested applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted.
About OPTRUST
OPTrust, officially the OPSEU Pension Trust , manages the OPSEU Pension Plan which is one of Canada’s largest pension plans.It is subject to the rules and regulations governing pension plans in Ontario and Canada, including the Pension Benefits Act (Ontario) and the Income Tax Act (Canada).
About the role
Investment Analyst Co-op Student
Department: Office of the Chief Investment Officer - Investment Division
Type: Winter Co-op – January 2026 – April 2026 (4-month)
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
At OPTrust, paying pensions today, preserving pensions for tomorrow is our mission and business.
When you choose OPTrust, you join a team of smart, talented people who fuel our success and have a passion for pensions. Everyone at OPTrust – in Toronto, London and Sydney – makes a meaningful impact. Our culture is driven by team members with different backgrounds and perspectives creating an inclusive and fulfilling place to work for everyone. We work in a fast-paced environment, but we find time to have fun and give back to the community.
What OPTrust Offers Students
-
Unique culture rooted in our core values – collaboration and teamwork; integrity; respect; flexibility; and excellence and continuous improvement
-
A purpose-driven environment where we all work towards the common goal of paying pensions today and preserving pensions for tomorrow.
-
A flexible, hybrid work mode.
-
Professional development opportunities, social and networking events and learning initiatives including access to LinkedIn Learning and speaker series.
-
Ongoing coaching and feedback to help you succeed, learn and much more!
About the Role
Opportunity to contribute alongside a world class investment team covering Total Portfolio construction, liquid and illiquid asset class strategies. Under the guidance of senior staff in the team, the Investment Analyst Student will assist in a wide range of portfolio construction activities, and focus on researching and developing analyses, tools and methodologies in support of the Total Portfolio construction mandate. The studies may include all aspects of Total Portfolio investment strategy, including liquid and illiquid asset class research, customized benchmark development, and quantitative macro and market research. Statistics and analytical software will be commonly used in completing studies and reports. A high level of oral and written communication of the studies and the reports will be required. Training will be provided on OPTrust procedures, systems and work processes. Students will also participate in OPTrust’s orientation and campus program.
What You’ll Do
-
Perform quantitative analysis to support portfolio construction research and quantitative macro strategy development.
-
Analyze market and portfolio information to support investments' risk analysis and management.
-
Explore innovative ways of constructing portfolios, and provide inputs to portfolio construction and asset allocation decision-making processes.
-
Prepare and deliver clear and well-structured research reports and presentations for internal audiences.
-
Maintain and improve internal analytical tools and systems.
-
Other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
-
Currently enrolled in a co-op program such as quantitative finance, economics, statistics, or a related field.
-
Demonstrated knowledge of economics, modern portfolio theory, and financial markets.
-
Proven experience in analytical, quantitative, and financial modeling skills.
-
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel including Visual Basic), knowledge of quantitative software such as Python, and willingness to leverage technology and systems.
-
Motivated and able to work independently under the guidance of senior staff and manage priorities to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
-
Able to perform effectively in a team-oriented environment.
-
Effective oral and written communication skills.
-
Prior work experience in the financial sector would be considered an asset.
-
Exemplify OPTrust’s values: collaboration and teamwork, integrity, respect, flexibility, excellence, and continuous improvement.
Serving a membership as diverse as ours and investing in a global market means cultivating an environment that embraces inclusion, diversity, and equity in everything we do. OPTrust is an organization engaged in building on our unique and diverse strengths. We know a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, gender identities and perspectives are critical to achieving our shared goals.
If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please send a message to
, or discuss your needs with the Talent Acquisition Consultant during the telephone screening. We will do our best to work with you and provide appropriate accommodation.
As an organization we’re seeking ways to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Call to Action 92. We are working with the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business to build bridges with Indigenous communities and partners, and we have created an employee-led Reconciliation Working Group that will work with Indigenous experts to identify a path to reconciliation for our organization.
We thank all interested applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted.
About OPTRUST
OPTrust, officially the OPSEU Pension Trust , manages the OPSEU Pension Plan which is one of Canada’s largest pension plans.It is subject to the rules and regulations governing pension plans in Ontario and Canada, including the Pension Benefits Act (Ontario) and the Income Tax Act (Canada).