Summer Intern
- Richmond Hill, ON, Canada
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- Job type
- Internship
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Canso Investment Counsel & Affiliates 2027 Summer Intern Program
Are you an undergraduate student ready to turn what you’ve learned in the classroom into real‑world impact? Our Summer Intern Program offers hands‑on experience, exciting challenges, and meaningful exposure to the business world. You’ll develop practical skills, broaden your perspective, and gain experience that prepares you to think strategically and thrive in a professional environment. Internship opportunities are available across our Toronto, Richmond Hill, and Montreal offices.
Who We Are:
Canso Investment Counsel is a leading independent investment management firm based out of Richmond Hill providing portfolio management services to Canadian institutional clients. Canso is dedicated to delivering superior long-term investment results through a disciplined and research-driven approach.
Portfolio HiWay is a Canadian wealth management firm started to service Family Offices and High-Net-Worth investors and their advisors. As a new CIRO firm, our team creates investment products specifically targeted for high-net-worth investors with a strong focus on capital preservation and tax efficiency.
Lysander Funds is an independent Investment Fund Manager located in Toronto, Ontario. We offer investment products to financial advisors and their clients with the aim of helping investors reach their long-term financial goals. We have an entrepreneurial culture that values hard work, honesty and flexibility.
PBY Capital was founded in 2020 to meet the unique needs of Family Offices and Institutional clients by servicing and supporting investment professionals on investment related decisions.
Canadian Alumni is a Canadian technology company that provides a digital platform for alumni associations, professional organizations, and communities to stay connected with their members. Our mission is to build stronger Canadian communities by fostering meaningful relationships, encouraging engagement, and bringing people together.
Who are we looking for?
We welcome applications from students across a wide range of academic disciplines - your field of study does not limit your potential with us. Prior experience is not required; instead, we’re looking for individuals who bring a strong work ethic, curiosity, and a positive attitude.
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Is naturally curious and eager to learn
- Highly organized with strong time‑management skills
- Demonstrates a dependable and consistent work ethic
- Thrives in a fast‑paced environment and can effectively multi‑task
- Brings a flexible, committed, and adaptable mindset
- Shows exceptional attention to detail
- Thinks creatively and critically when solving problems
- Possesses strong analytical and/or coding skills
- Communicates clearly and confidently, both written and verbal
- Works well in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment
- Has advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and is open to learning new tools and applications as needed
How do you apply?
If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply by clicking on the Apply Now button above.
Deadline for Applications: Friday, November 20, 2026
We thank all applicants for their interest. Given our limited number of positions, we may not be able to place everyone.
We are committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email with your request to pc@cansofunds.com. Your information will be treated as confidential.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The summer intern at Canso Investment Counsel will take on hands-on, real-world projects in the investment business. The role builds practical skills and professional experience in a fast-paced office.
Requirements
Candidates need to be undergraduate students with a strong work ethic, curiosity and a positive attitude. Canso asks for strong organization, attention to detail, clear communication and advanced MS Office skills.
Skills
- MS Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Analytical skills
- Coding
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Multi-tasking
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Critical thinking
- Creative problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Organization
- Adaptability
- Research
- Investment analysis
Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Insurance
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- summer internship
- undergraduate internship
- investment management
- wealth management
- portfolio management
- financial services
- investment funds
- research
- analytics
- MS Office
- Excel
- Word
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- coding
- Richmond Hill
- Toronto
- Montreal
- student job
- co-op
Seniority
Entry level
Tools
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
Languages
- English