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The Investment Data Operations Intern will support the Capital Markets Finance team in maintaining high‑quality investment data used across OMERS systems. This role provides hands‑on exposure to investment data workflows, data quality processes, analytics, and operational controls that ensure accurate and timely data delivery.
The intern will gain experience with investment products, data management concepts, and the end‑to‑end data lifecycle while collaborating with partners across Finance Data and Capital Markets. This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in data, finance, investment operations, or business analytics.
Responsibilities
As an intern, you will contribute to day‑to‑day data operations and assist team members with analysis and project support:
- Data Operations & Analysis
Assist with daily data management activities to help ensure accuracy and completeness of investment data.
Support troubleshooting and investigating data issues across internal systems and external vendors.
Help perform basic data validation, reconciliation, and quality checks.
Learn and assist with security pricing/valuation reviews for public and private investments.
- Documentation & Process Support
Contribute to documenting workflows, operational procedures, and process improvements.
Support metadata cataloguing and maintenance of internal data documentation.
Assist with testing activities related to system enhancements, upgrades, and data migrations.
- Business & Systems Exposure
Develop an understanding of the end‑to‑end investment data lifecycle (data sourcing, integration, transformation, reporting).
Gain familiarity with investment systems such as CRD, Calypso, and Eagle Pace (training provided).
Support team initiatives and cross‑functional projects as assigned.
- Collaboration
Work closely with team members and stakeholders across Investment Teams, Risk, and Performance.
Participate in team meetings, knowledge‑sharing sessions, and ongoing data initiatives.
Qualifications
- Education
Currently in 3rd or 4th year of a university program in Commerce, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline.
- Technical & Analytical Skills
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Comfortable working with data in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas).
Exposure to data querying and analysis
Working knowledge of programing languages (SQL, Python) and reporting tools (Power BI)
- Knowledge & Interest
Interest in financial markets, investment products, or data analytics.
Basic knowledge of investment concepts is helpful, but training will be provided.
- Soft Skills
Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate with diverse teams.
Detail‑oriented with a proactive and curious mindset.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast‑paced environment.
Eagerness to learn and contribute to a high‑performing team.
You Demonstrate
A people‑first mindset and willingness to build positive relationships.
Initiative, accountability, and enthusiasm for learning.
A team‑oriented approach with openness to feedback.
A drive for results and continuous improvement.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
The expected salary range for this position is $44,850.00 - $56,550.00 per year, prorated based on the term of the contract.
You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award pursuant to our Short-term Incentive plan and our Long-Term Incentive plan (if applicable), and to participate in our group benefits and retirement plans – details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters.
As one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the members we proudly serve.
From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used to support certain stages of the OMERS recruitment process. While AI assists us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain central to our candidate experience.