OUR COMPANY BACKGROUND & CULTURE
UPP is the first pension plan of its kind in Ontario’s university sector, proudly serving over 46,000 members across six universities and nineteen sector organizations. Our purpose is to bring greater retirement peace of mind to the university sector by investing with integrity and serving members with care. As a sector-wide plan designed for growth, our doors are open to all Ontario universities.
We’re a team of progressive thinkers and agile doers operating within a fast-paced culture of collaboration and respect. We believe in bringing smart and capable people together to create, solve, and grow with a clear shared vision and values of integrity, inclusivity, ingenuity, and impact.
We’ve built and nurtured a culture that is intentionally welcoming and purposefully rooted in equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation (EDI&R). We believe diverse teams, perspectives, and lived experiences contribute to better decisions and a better workplace. As UPP celebrates its fifth anniversary, we’re proud to be recognized for our efforts:
- 2026 Greater Toronto’s Top 100 Employers
- 2026 Canadian HR Award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Join us in building a bright future for our members, our organization, and each other.
THE ROLE
We are seeking an Intern Analyst, Active Public Markets, to join the team for a four-month internship from May to August 2027. Reporting to the Senior Analyst, Active Public Markets, the intern will support due diligence and ongoing monitoring across UPP’s Equity Strategies portfolio. The role will include a core analytical project to strengthen the team’s monitoring capabilities, as well as ad hoc research and analysis to support day-to-day work. The intern will also participate in investment manager review and due diligence meetings
This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate student to gain valuable work experience in a fast-growing, dynamic environment while being a part of a new pension plan.
This role is based in downtown Toronto in a hybrid work environment, allowing employees the flexibility to work remotely and in-office (minimum two days per week in-office).
Application Details: We ask that you submit a one-page resume, cover letter and transcript as part of the application process.
This job is for an existing vacancy.
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Work with the Investment team on monitoring UPP’s Active Public Markets investment strategies with a focus on equity strategies
- Participate in manager review and due diligence process
- Lead a core project to strengthen active public markets oversight by developing and implementing reporting tools to identify, track and communicate thematic exposures, key portfolio risks and external manager activity.
- Support daily monitoring efforts across active long-only and equity long-short strategies
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Pursuing a graduate degree in Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field, or related Masters’ program
- A foundation in quantitative analysis and familiarity with Python and strong Excel skills
- Interest in pursuing CFA, FRM or any other relevant professional designation
- Previous experience with Bloomberg and/or Aladdin systems is considered a strong asset
ATTRIBUTES
- A passion for markets and in particular equity strategies
- Inquisitive, critical thinker and fast learner
- Analytical, adaptive, multi-tasker, who has a strong work ethic and leadership skills
- High degree of self-motivation and professionalism
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
EXPECTED COMPENSATION
The expected compensation for this role is an annualized base salary in the range of $58,000 to $68,500. This range reflects base salaries for all intern levels and is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Salaries are aligned to academic year and role scope.
LIFE AT UPP
Do work that matters. We are duty-bound to serve our members’ interests, and it’s a responsibility we don’t take lightly. That’s why we’ve ingrained sustainability in our work from day one - to ensure our members have a resilient future to retire into, both today and for generations to come.
Stronger together. Collaboration is how UPP was born, and it’s how we work with each other and our partners day in, day out. No one at UPP is just a number (even if they are excellent at math) and every win is a shared win.
Grow every day. You’ll have the opportunity to work on unique, once-in-a-career projects that maximize your skill set and probably teach you some new ones - at any stage in your career.
Prioritize wellness. At UPP, wellness takes many forms. Ultimately, it’s about ensuring our people are cared for in the ways that matter to them. Check out some highlights of our inclusive employee-focused benefits program including:
- Supportive and welcoming onboarding through the UPP Buddy Program
- Free snacks and beverages (coffee, tea, and flavored water) in the office
- Monthly social events
- Paid holidays
- Slowdown periods and Mental Health Days
This posting will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) days and will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or finalist candidates have been identified.
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, and assessment. All hiring decisions involve human review and intervention by UPP employees.
UPP enthusiastically welcomes applications from all qualified applicants and especially invites people with lived experience as an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or as a member of another Human Rights Code protected group that faces barriers to employment to apply. Our goal is to create a barrier-free experience for every candidate throughout the recruitment process.
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