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Macro Strategies Co-Op Internship - Winter 2027

CompanyValidus Risk Management
LocationToronto
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist the team by researching economic and macro themes, preparing presentations, and conducting analytical projects. They will also help build monitoring systems for market indicators and support senior team members with client deliverables.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
CA$22 - CA$25
Company Size
148
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Validus Risk Management is an independent market risk advisory firm specialising in the management of currency, interest rate and commodity price risk. We help our clients navigate and manage financial risk with a hands-on advisory approach and award-winning technology solutions. Our systematic financial risk management methodology has been designed to increase risk transparency, create customised risk management solutions, and facilitate the efficient execution of hedging transactions by minimising information asymmetry between clients and banking counterparties. The Validus Risk Management advisory service gives our clients access to the latest risk management technology and independent expertise at a fraction of the cost of an in-house financial risk management function. Validus works with a range of companies across the globe, from SMEs to multinational corporations, as well as pension funds and leading alternative investments funds (Private Equity, Secondaries, Private Debt, Real Estate). We act as an extension to more than 150 clients globally and execute more than 12,000 trades every month (>$600bn in hedging volume annually).
About the Role

We are looking for a motivated intern or a Co-op with strong drive and interest in capital markets. 

The co-op term will run from January to May 2027, with the possibility of an extension.

The primary responsibilities include:  

  • Assisting the team with researching data and information on specific economic and macro themes. 
  • Preparing synthetic presentations once the information/data is sourced to present to senior members of team. 
  • Conduct adhoc analytical projects. 
  • Help build a monitoring system to track a list of factors & indicator (macro as week as listed public markets instruments)  
  • Support the senior members of the team in preparation of deliverables for clients (presentations and their content) 
  • Carrying out adhoc project work and any other ancillary task as assigned by the CIO. 

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    About the Macro Strategies function at Validus: 

    The Macro Strategies function at Validus was established in late 2020, with the objective of developing providing our client base with industry leading thought leadership with regards the macro environment and risk landscape. 

     

    The Macro Strategies function also leads the development & design of systematic investment as well as hedging strategies across asset classes. 

      

    The Macro Strategies function is currently based in Toronto (North America).  

    This role is based in our Downtown Toronto office and follows a hybrid work arrangement.

     

    Qualifications and Education requirements 

  • 2nd or 3rd year student of an undergraduate degree in a reputable university in: finance, economics or STEM. 
  • High level numeracy and comfortable with at a minimum an intermediate level of calculus, algebra and statistics. 
  • Experience in using Excel as well as other data manipulation/analysis software’s. Experience with Python is a strong plus. 
  • Experience in conducting project type initiatives (even a university setting) is a plus. 

    • If any of your project work in finance, economics or math had resulted in a report you produce please submit along your application. 

    ABOUT THE COMPANY 

    Validus Risk Management is an independent technology-enabled advisory firm specialising in the management of FX, interest rate and other market risks. We work with institutional investors, fund managers and portfolio companies to design and implement strategies to measure, manage and monitor financial market risk, using a market-tested combination of specialist consulting services, trade execution and innovative risk technology.   

      

    Working at Validus can offer an exciting opportunity for both personal development and professional growth. Share in our mission to become the largest and most respected specialist provider of financial market risk services in the world.  

      

    Validus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

    Seniority Level 

    • Intern 

    Industry 

    • Financial Services 
    • Investment Management 
    • Capital Markets 

    Employment Type 

    • Temporary 

    Salary Range

    The hourly pay rate for this position is CAD $22–$25, depending on experience.

    No AI is used to screen, assess or select applicants

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    Key Skills
    FinanceEconomicsCalculusAlgebraStatisticsExcelData AnalysisPythonResearchFinancial ModelingRisk ManagementMarket AnalysisPresentation SkillsData Manipulation
    Categories
    Finance & AccountingData & AnalyticsConsultingScience & Research