Quantitative Investment Analyst, Student Intern (Fall 2026 - 4 Months)

Why you’ll love working here: high-performance, people-focused culture our commitment that equity, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selves learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees’ career growth optional membership in HOOPP’s world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security virtual fitness, yoga and meditation classes, nutritional consultations and wellness seminars flexible hybrid work model that embraces remote work the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers Application deadline: May 19, 2026 Application requirements: Resume, transcript Job Summary The Balance Sheet & Liquidity Management (BS&LM) group is responsible for collateral management functions across all business lines of the Fund. Collateral management is an essential, creativity oriented and fast growing function that promotes efficient operational implementation of HOOPP’s varied public investment strategies on the cutting edge of industry best practices, among business conducted with over 90 counterparties. The Asset Swap Strategies team which sits within BS&LM, is a key investment strategy to the Fund - tasked with investing in a diversified pool of global high quality liquid fixed income assets and derivative products to create consistent superior investment returns while maintaining excess liquidity for the overall Fund. What you will do: Reporting to the Senior Portfolio Manager, Balance Sheet and Liquidity Management, the Investment Analyst (intern) will assume a role requiring the ability to work in a dynamic, high-paced environment with multiple priorities, functions, and deadlines. The responsibilities will fall into two main categories: 1) building and evaluating analytics to monitor and analyze global fixed income markets 2) building and maintaining analytics to better understand and manage risk within the portfolio. The intern analyst will work closely with the team on a daily basis. The ideal candidate would possess strong technical/coding skills, basic knowledge of fixed income, superior analytical skills and a keen interest in financial topics. Specific tasks include: Build/maintain code to drive analytics on global markets Oversee the upkeep of the desk-wide codebase Build and maintain spreadsheet infrastructure Monitor market trends and assess their impact on portfolio positions Assist with trading-related operational processes and risk reporting Collaborate with internal partners to identify opportunities to contribute to the broader pension What you will bring: Enrolled in a college or university program with a focus in computer science, economics, mathematics, finance and/or business Experience with VBA, Python, C#, R/, SQL and/or other programming languages Exposure to bond mathematics and/or financial derivatives Basic knowledge of macroeconomics Demonstrable problem solving skills, punctuality and attention to detail Ability to multi-task and prioritize, strong organizational and time management skills Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate interaction with senior staff and external counterparties Share HOOPP’s core values: accountability, compassion and trustworthiness. The expected hourly rate range for this role is $26.00 to $40.00 The actual hourly rate offered to the successful candidate may vary based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, individual's expertise and level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered. This job posting is for a newly created role. About HOOPP Founded in 1960 by the Ontario Hospital Association, the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) is one of Canada’s strongest and most stable defined benefit pension plans. For over 65 years, HOOPP has delivered on its pension promise to Ontario’s healthcare workers, now serving more than 504,000 members and 870 employers across the province. With offices in Toronto and London, HOOPP manages a global, diversified multi-asset portfolio. One of Canada’s Maple 8 pension plans, HOOPP oversees $132 billion in assets and remains fully funded, supported by strong risk-adjusted returns, stable contribution rates for more than 20 years and independent governance. Our strength is powered by our people who bring HOOPP’s mission, vision and values to life and play a crucial role in helping us succeed. We are a purpose-driven organization committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives drive better outcomes. We look for talented, forward-thinking individuals who want their work to have real impact on the lives of others. We believe an equitable, diverse and inclusive (EDI) workplace is inte