Intern, Public Markets Operations

At IMCO, our talent is among the best IMCO offers a uniquely stimulating and rewarding environment where you can help build and drive organizational transformation, all while seeking to challenge yourself, learn, and grow your career.

We offer a culture of collaboration and passion, creating unwavering value for the clients we serve. Our vision is to be the partner of choice for Ontario's public sector funds and build a high-performing, value-based Asset Management firm in the heart of downtown Toronto.

If you are ready to drive best-in-class service, and join a collaborative, motivated, and fun team of professionals, we're ready to offer you a great place to work with exciting opportunities for growth and development.

If you want to use your expertise to drive strategic business outcomes, then we want you at IMCO

We are looking for a motivated Intern, Public Markets Operations to join our team

This is a 12 month internship opportunity. We will consider candidates for the January-December 2026 schedule. This position is ideally suited to current students or recent graduates.

As a key member of our Investment Finance team, the Intern, Investment Operations (Public Markets), will be responsible for supporting investment administration and operations. The role is responsible for support and monitoring daily trading activity within the public market environment. Liaise regularly with various external and internal parties, including clients, custodians and administrators, auditors, investment finance, corporate finance, cash management, legal, investment front office and others. This position reports to the Manager, Investment Operations.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assisting with the oversight and monitoring of custodian and administrator service levels and other supplier relationship management duties.
• Provide support and monitor the full life cycle of daily trading activities.
• Assist in the preparation with daily and monthly reconciliations and NAV validations.
• Assist the Manager, and operations team, in documenting and maintaining operational procedures and trade support processes.
• Assist the Data Team with providing specs and format to build new accounting/custody reports on custody related to new pools.
• Identify and champion innovation through technology and automation to achieve operational efficiencies
• Assist with project planning, scoping, testing, and implementation related to new internal systems.

What do you need to succeed?

• Working towards an undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or Computer Science.
• Minimum of two (2) or more co-op work terms.
• Working knowledge of relational databases and SQL, VBA or other programming languages is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, being able to communicate comfortably with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail with demonstrated desire and aptitude for working with data applications.
• Self-management and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with MS Suite (Excel, Word, Power Automate, Power BI, Planner, SharePoint, Visio).

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our hybrid work model prioritizes an office-first approach, encouraging employees to make the most of our collaborative workspace at 16 York Street. This welcoming environment fosters teamwork, connection, and professional growth. While flexibility remains a key component of our model, we believe that regular in-office engagement enhances productivity and strengthens our culture. Our approach supports a fulfilling lifestyle that balances professional ambition with personal wellbeing.

IMCO is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities in its recruitment process. Please advise IMCO if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs. Candidates being considered for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.