Student, Python Developer - GTD Operations (Summer 2025)

at  AIMCo Alberta Investment Management Corporation

CLOSING DATE:

February 10, 2025
Opportunity
The Global Technology & Data (GTD) SES Product Team is responsible for custom development and technology support for the Systematic Equities Strategies (SES) team. The Product Team is looking for a talented and motivated student to join us as a Python Developer; in this role, you will work on developing and maintaining tools essential for researching and managing our investment strategies. You will gain hands-on experience in Python development while applying your knowledge of finance and capital markets.
Be at the forefront of managing critical research and portfolio management tools that drive the success of our Public Equities division. As a student at AIMCo, you will gain the experience you need to launch your career while contributing to the financial security of hundreds of thousands of Albertans. If you are intellectually curious, diligent, and responsible, with a desire to learn about capital markets and investment management, this might be the role for you.
Work our way from Edmonton or Calgary. Our flexible work style lets you work remotely while allowing regular visits to our vibrant offices, where you can soak up our culture and collaborate with colleagues.
*Job Posting will expire at 11:59pm MT on February 9, 2025.
This will be a full-time term position for 4-months from May 2025 through August 2025.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Python-based tools and models used by the Systematic Equities Strategies team.
• Work in an agile environment and collaborate with team members to design and implement new features and enhancements.
• Conduct analysis, testing, documentation, and other tasks throughout the full software development lifecycle.

Our Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• At minimum, completion of third year undergraduate studies in Computing Science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field. Enrollment in a Masters program in these same fields would be an asset.
• Proficiency in Python programming.
• Knowledge of financial and capital market topics is highly desirable.
• Strong organization and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of database technologies (MS SQL Server, Oracle) is an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Involvement in student organizations is an asset.
• Previous financial institution experience or understanding of investments is an asset.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to AIMCo’s core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity, and collaboration, and inspires the same in others.

Success Measures:
As the summer student, you will become familiar with the tools, data, and models used by the Systematic Equity Strategy team. You will contribute to features and bug fixes across a range of investment research tools, while understanding the data flows and processes involved in developing and maintaining these tools. Additionally, you will learn to create and manage tasks using project management tools and become acquainted with AIMCo’s software development lifecycle, contributing to all stages.
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.
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• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Python-based tools and models used by the Systematic Equities Strategies team.
• Work in an agile environment and collaborate with team members to design and implement new features and enhancements.
• Conduct analysis, testing, documentation, and other tasks throughout the full software development lifecycle