Co-op, Fixed Income (Fall 2026)

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the Fixed Income team's development of quantitative statistical models, back-testing, curve building, or other quantitative analysis.
• Determining which factor investing models can be applied to bond or credit portfolio management.
• Collaborating with the Fixed Income team to determine what tools can be used to improve fixed income processes.
• Improving and creation of new management reports used for more informed investment decision making.
• Maintaining and updating Fixed Income databases and SharePoint site.
• Working with the reporting group on existing reports or create new reports for Fixed Income team.
• Assisting in the quarterly client reporting process.
• Supporting and working on documentation of existing high-level data and process flows.
• Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies in a quantitative discipline including finance, economics, engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or related field combined with a demonstrated passion for investments.
• Must be part of a work experience program with a post-secondary institution (Ex: Co-op).
• Understanding of financial markets, particularly the fixed income market. Knowledge of financial instruments such as bonds, derivatives, and money market instruments is a plus.
• An interest in Fixed Income quantitative trading and analysis.
• Proficiency in programming using large data sets.
• Advanced proficiency level with Microsoft Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SharePoint)
• Advanced programming using Python, VBA, SQL, and Microsoft Power BI is an asset.
• Prior experience with conducting financial research, preferably using Bloomberg or Capital IQ is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail with strong research, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while working independently and collaboratively.
• Self-motivated and proactive. The ideal candidate should be eager to learn, able to take initiative, and willing to go the extra mile to deliver results.
• CFA Level I (or working towards it)
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to AIMCo's core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity and collaboration, and inspiring the same in others.
• Success:
• Next Steps
• We are excited to meet you. Please submit your resume or CV to be considered for this opportunity. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and we will be in touch with any questions.
• Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening, which includes a credit bureau and a criminal record investigation, the results of which must be acceptable to AIMCo.
• ALERT - Be on the lookout for AIMCo career opportunities advertised through third parties that request an application fee or too much information. To verify, all opportunities are posted on aimco.ca/jobs

Additional Information

CLOSING DATE: June 6, 2026 Opportunity Are you looking for an opportunity to gain exposure to fixed income portfolio management and quantitative trading? AIMCo's Fixed Income group manages several different short-, mid-, and long-term portfolios for our clients and provides active management of money market and fixed income investments. The Co-op, Fixed Income will assist the department in its objective to add value relative to benchmarks through interest rate forecasting, term structure weighting, sector weighting and security selection. ***Job Posting will expire at 11:59pm MT on June 5th, 2026*** Note: This is a 4-month, full-time term starting in September 2026.

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