Operational Risk Analyst Intern

Operational Risk Analyst Intern - Summer 2026

Albourne Partners (Canada) Limited

366 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, Ontario

Open to: Undergraduate students

The Role

The
Operational Risk Analyst Intern
supports Albourne's Operational Due Diligence (ODD) work by reviewing fund documents, financial statements, and service provider information to help identify operational risks at alternative investment managers, while also preparing client deliverables, maintaining internal databases, assisting with data analysis, and contributing to ad hoc projects, including those involving AI tools.

Albourne's Internship Program gives undergraduate students early exposure to the alternative investment industry through technical training and hands‑on experience alongside industry specialists. The 2026 summer internship period will run from 4 May to 28 August 2026.

Interested in learning more?
Join us for our 2026 Intern Recruitment & Virtual Networking Event
on
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. EST
. This virtual session is an opportunity to learn more about Albourne, Operational Risk Analysis, and our Toronto-based internships, while hearing directly from our hiring team and former interns.

Please click on the following link to register for our event:
REGISTRATION - Albourne's Intern Recruitment Event

Company Overview

Albourne is an industry-leading investment consultant with offices around the globe. Our firm of 600+ employees provides advisory services to investors, including institutional investors, financial intermediaries and family offices, on over $700 billion in alternative investments across the liquidity spectrum. We specialize in Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Assets, Real Estate and Alternative Risk Premia.

Albourne empowers its clients by providing Portfolio Advice, Research (Investment, Operational and Quantitative Due Diligence), Analytics (Data and Tools) and Implementation (Middle and Back Office) services. We are committed to non-discretionary advice, fixed fee pricing, and independence.

Albourne strives to be a sustainable company with three main goals: 1) Aspiring to be a multi-generational firm with broad internal ownership and a Partnership structure; 2) Treating our employees and clients fairly; and 3) Advocating for positive change for its benefit and for the alternative investment industry – best practices have always been a defining part of who we are.

Responsibilities

As an Operational Risk Analyst Intern, you will help:

• Review and interpret alternative investment fund financial statements, offering documents, and other fund literature to create investment recommendations for clients.
• Liaise with fund service providers to ensure timely receipt of information on the funds. Conduct reference checks with these service providers for completion of the relevant reports.
• Ensure client deliverables are prepared, reviewed, and delivered on a timely and accurate basis.
• Ensure information within internal databases is kept up to date and current.
• Identify and analyze trends in data systematically, leveraging data mining techniques to provide actionable insights.
• Perform other ad hoc projects from time to time upon request, including projects utilizing AI tools or advanced analytics.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, commerce, finance, accounting, or computer science-related disciplines to be completed after August 2026
• Previous aligned internship experience is desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams) is required; experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot is a strong asset
• Working towards or planning to pursue a relevant designation (CPA, CFA, CAIA) is considered an asset
• Familiarity with alternative fund strategies/structures and U.S. GAAP accounting is considered an asset
• Working knowledge of data mining and data science methodologies is considered an asset, as is experience with coding or data analysis using tools such as VBA, Python, or data visualization platforms like Power BI
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Optimal interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate cross functionally

Albourne Offers

• Competitive salary and paid vacation time
• Structured new joiner‑learning program, informal mentorship, and meaningful opportunities to develop professionally
• A unique finance experience working for a global and established investment consultant in the alternative investment and operational risk analysis space
• A welcoming culture that embraces diversity and fosters equity and belonging for all
• Office celebrations, events, weekly social hours, and sponsored volunteering opportunities
• Casual dress and a collaborative, collegial team environment

Job Pay Transparency:
CAD $50,000.00 per annum, prorated for the duration of the internship

Job Type:
Full-time, Hybrid, Contract

Location:
Toronto, Canada

Work authorization:
Must be eligible to work in Canada

Vacancy Status:
This job post is to fill an existing vacancy

Please click the following link to view Albourne Partners (Canada) Limited's Employee Privacy Notice.

Albourne is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals.

Albourne Partners (Canada) Limited (APCA) is in full compliance with the AODA.

APCA will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Any assessment and selection materials or processes used during the recruitment process will be available in an accessible format to applicants with disabilities, upon request. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact HR.

You need to be legally eligible to work in Canada at the location specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

Albourne thanks all applicants, but only successful candidates will be contacted.