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Student Analyst, Investment Finance (Fall 2026, 8 Months)

CompanyOMERS
LocationToronto
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 30, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The student analyst will assist with full-cycle accounting processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. They will also support transaction execution, budget development, and various investment accounting projects.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
CA$44,850 - CA$56,550
Company Size
1676
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, with C$145.2 billion in net assets as at December 31, 2025. With employees in our offices in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe, OMERS invests and administers pensions for over half a million active, deferred and retired employees of 1,000 municipalities, school boards, libraries, police and fire departments, and other local agencies in communities across Ontario.
About the Role

Choose a workplace that empowers your impact. 

Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and experience. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best.  

We are a purpose-driven, dynamic and sustainable pension plan. An industry leading global investor with teams in Toronto to London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. We embody the values of our 665,000 members, placing their best interests at the heart of everything we do.

Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work.

Don’t just work anywhere — come build tomorrow together with us.

Know someone at OMERS or Oxford Properties? Great! If you're referred, have them submit your name through Workday first. Then, watch for a unique link in your email to apply.

 

We encourage continuous learning and you will be working with many skilled developers with a wealth of experience to guide you. Your work will be meaningful and help drive OMERS further into the future.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:

  • Assist with the full-cycle accounting process through the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations;
  • Assist with the preparation of performance calculations, schedules and reports requested by senior management, Investment Operations and Corporate Financial Reporting;
  • Provide support on financial reporting and analytics for the assigned portfolio;
  • Assist with transaction execution, ensuring accurate preparation of project funding requests in accordance with approved commitments, wire instructions, and other assigned tasks;
  • Assist in accounting research and finance projects;
  • Assist with the development and implementation of budgets and forecasts;
  • Assist with the investment accounting system implementation project;
  • Prepare year-end financial statements for tax and corporate filing purposes;
  • Assist with tax filings when required; and
  • Participate in special projects or duties, as required
     

To succeed in this role, you:

  • Working towards a business degree in Accounting or Finance;
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (i.e. IFRS, Pension Accounting, etc);
  • Investment Accounting experience, and knowledge of consolidation, intercompany, and foreign currency accounting principles, are an asset;
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel;
  • Excellent analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills;
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills;
  • A strong team player able to operate in a fast-paced environment with numerous priorities and deadlines with effective organization time management skills; and

What’s in it for you

  • A team that is ready to focus on your growth and development
  • Continuous learning across different areas of the business
  • Opportunity to be part of the student community at OMERS & Oxford
  • An orientation program to set you up for success during your work term!
  • Networking and educational session with different leaders across the business
     

IMPORTANT: Application Instructions

Please include all required documents (Resume, Cover Letter, and Unofficial Transcript) in one combined file. Your application may be submitted in PDF of Microsoft Word format.

  

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.

Key Skills
AccountingFinanceIFRSPension accountingInvestment accountingConsolidationIntercompany accountingForeign currency accountingMicrosoft OfficeExcelAnalytical skillsQuantitative skillsProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTime management
Categories
Finance & AccountingManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Group benefitsRetirement plansShort-term incentive planLong-term incentive planWellness programsContinuous learning opportunities