Operational Risk Analyst Intern / Co-op – Winter 2027
Albourne Partners (Canada) Limited
366 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, Ontario
The Role
The Operational Risk Analyst Intern / Co-op – Winter 2027 student supports Albourne’s Operational Due Diligence (ODD) team, with a primary focus on monitoring alternative investment funds and their managers for changes in operational risk profiles and updating ODD reports to reflect those changes. The role also involves reviewing fund documentation, financial statements, and service provider information, preparing client deliverables, maintaining internal databases, supporting data analysis, and contributing to ad hoc projects, including initiatives involving AI tools.
Albourne gives undergraduate students exposure to the alternative investment industry through technical training and hands on experience alongside industry specialists. This is a temporary, full-time opportunity (37.5 hours per week) and is open to both students participating in an accredited co-op program and those seeking an internship independently. The Winter 2027 term runs from 11 January to 30 April 2027.
Company Overview
Albourne is an industry-leading investment consultant with offices around the globe. Our firm of 600+ employees provides advisory services to investors, including institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and family offices, on over $750 billion invested in alternative assets across the liquidity spectrum. We specialize in Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Assets, Real Estate, and Alternative Risk Premia.
Albourne empowers its clients by providing Portfolio Advice, Research (Investment, Operational and Quantitative Due Diligence), Data & Analytics, and Implementation (Middle and Back Office) services. We are committed to non-discretionary advice, fixed-fee pricing, and independence.
Albourne strives to be a sustainable company with three main goals: (1) Aspiring to be a multi-generational firm with broad internal ownership and a partnership structure; (2) Treating employees and clients fairly; and (3) Advocating for positive change within the alternative investment industry, where promoting transparency and best practices has always been a defining part of who we are.
Responsibilities
As an Operational Risk Analyst Intern / Co-op student you will help:
- Monitor assigned funds on an ongoing basis and update written reports to reflect changes in the operational risks of those funds.
- Review and interpret alternative investment fund financial statements, offering documents, and other fund literature to create investment recommendations for clients.
- Liaise with fund service providers to ensure timely receipt of information on the funds. Conduct reference checks with these service providers for completion of the relevant reports.
- Prepare, review, and deliver client deliverables on a timely and accurate basis.
- Ensure information within internal databases is kept up to date and current.
- Identify and analyze trends in data systematically, leveraging data mining techniques to provide actionable insights.
- Perform other ad hoc projects from time to time upon request, including projects utilizing AI tools or advanced analytics
Desired Qualifications
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, commerce, finance, accounting, economics, or a related discipline, with an expected graduation date of Spring 2027 or later
- Demonstrated interest in capital markets, alternative investments, or investment consulting through relevant coursework, internships, extracurricular activities, or independent study; prior experience in a relevant internship or co-op role is considered an asset
- Familiarity with alternative fund strategies/structures and U.S. GAAP accounting is considered an asset
- Exposure to data analytics, data mining, or data science methodologies is considered an asset, as is experience using tools such as VBA, Python, and Power BI
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams) is required; experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot is a strong asset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Working towards or planning to pursue a relevant designation (CFA, CAIA) is considered an asset
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively
- Optimal interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Albourne Offers
- Competitive salary and paid vacation time
- Structured new joiner learning program, informal mentorship, and meaningful opportunities to develop professionally
- A unique finance experience working for a global and established investment consultant in the alternative investment and operational risk analysis space
- A welcoming culture that embraces diversity and fosters equity and belonging for all
- Office celebrations, events, weekly social hours, and sponsored volunteering opportunities
- Casual dress and a collaborative, collegial team environment
Application Requirements: Please ensure you include a cover letter and resume with your application.
Job Pay Transparency: CAD $50,000.00 per annum, prorated for the duration of the work term
Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid, Contract
Location: Toronto, Canada
Work authorization: Must be eligible to work in Canada
Vacancy Status: This job post is to fill an existing vacancy
Please click the following link to view Albourne Partners (Canada) Limited's Employee Privacy Notice.
Albourne is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals.
Albourne Partners (Canada) Limited (APCA) is in full compliance with the AODA.
APCA will accommodate applicants’ disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Any assessment and selection materials or processes used during the recruitment process will be available in an accessible format to applicants with disabilities, upon request. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact HR.
You need to be legally eligible to work in Canada at the location specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
Albourne thanks all applicants, but only successful candidates will be contacted.
