Overview
This internship places you within one of Canada’s most respected institutional investors, giving you direct exposure to how large-scale capital is allocated across global markets. You’ll support teams that manage infrastructure, natural resources, and private equity investments, learning how decisions are made for multi-billion-dollar portfolios.
What You’ll Get Out of This Internship
- Practical experience evaluating investment opportunities across multiple asset classes.
- Training in financial modelling, valuation, and analytical frameworks used by top-tier investors.
- Opportunities to observe how due-diligence processes, market assessments, and portfolio monitoring are carried out.
- Involvement with student events, networking sessions, and learning activities across global offices.
- Insight into the operations of a world-class pension fund known for its innovation and long-term investment strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse new investment ideas and assist in evaluating potential transactions.
- Support review and monitoring of existing portfolio companies and assets.
- Build financial models and conduct scenario testing to understand risk and value drivers.
- Participate in due-diligence activities and gather information for investment committees.
- Prepare clear, data-backed presentations, valuations, and reports for senior team members.
- Assist with research and analysis related to portfolio value-creation initiatives such as restructuring, expansion planning, or operational improvements.
Requirements
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree focused on finance, accounting, investments, or a related discipline.
- Prior internship experience in investment banking, private equity, M&A, equity research, real assets, or similar fields is preferred.
- Strong command of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with comfort handling complex models.
- Exceptional analytical skills, numerical accuracy, and the ability to break down financial information.
- Confident communicator who enjoys working in a team-driven environment.
- Able to manage multiple tasks without losing attention to detail.
- In your 3rd or 4th year of studies, returning to school after the internship.
- Available full-time from January 2026 to June 2026.
- Legally permitted to work in the location where the role is based.
Who This Internship Is Ideal For
- Students aiming to build a career in private equity, infrastructure investing, natural resources, or institutional asset management.
- Individuals who enjoy deep analytical work and evaluating businesses from the ground up.
- Those energized by fast-paced environments and large-scale financial decision making.
- Curious, self-driven learners who want exposure to global investment teams and real transactions.
About the Company
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) is one of the world’s leading pension investors, managing assets for more than 300,000 educators. With offices across Toronto, London, Singapore, India, and San Francisco, the organisation manages a diversified global portfolio that spans private equity, infrastructure, natural resources, and more. OTPP is known for its long-term investment philosophy, culture of innovation, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employees work in an environment that values professional development, collaboration, and integrity.
Internship Details
- Role: Investment Intern – Infrastructure, Natural Resources, or Private Capital
- Duration: 6 months (Jan 2026 – Jun 2026)
- Application Deadline: December 30, 2025
- Location: Global offices, depending on assignment
- Compensation: Competitive, including pension-related benefits where applicable
- Additional Requirements: Resume, transcripts, and completion of a pre-recorded digital interview
- Notes: Accommodations available during recruitment; AI tools may be used as part of screening, with human oversight.
