Winter Intern 2027 - AI Internship Program

IGM Financial Inc. is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada, managing approximately $310 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.

Founded in 1926, IG Wealth Management is a key part of IGM's business model, providing comprehensive wealth management services to Canadian financial advisors and their clients.

With a vision to inspire financial confidence, IG Wealth Management is recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers, Canada’s Top 100 Employers, and Best Diversity Employers, aiming to innovate the industry and support Canadians in achieving their financial goals.

Join our team to engage in continuous learning and skill development in a supportive environment. Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office, connecting, collaborating, and enjoying quality time with your amazing colleagues! Our Values: Be better; we strive for improvement in everything we do. Be accountable; we foster clarity and are empowered to act responsibly. Be a team; we are united to drive collective impact to achieve our goals.

Position

We are currently hiring interns to join our IG Wealth Management AI Internship Program this winter (January – April) in our Toronto or Winnipeg office locations. As part of this inaugural program, interns will work alongside Senior Leaders across IG to help embed AI-driven capabilities into real business strategies and initiatives.

In a supportive and collaborative environment, interns are empowered with ownership over their work, gaining hands-on experience managing projects and presenting outcomes to senior stakeholders. If you’re passionate about the financial services industry, bring strong technical skills, and enjoy problem-solving and innovation, this program offers a unique opportunity to make an impact while you learn.

This opportunity is open to undergraduate students who will be returning to school after the internship. This is a full-time position requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Candidates must be eligible to work full-time for the entire duration of the program.

Intern placement will work within the Technology team, with regular touchpoints with one of the following departments to support their AI initiatives: Financial Planning, Sales & Distribution, Investment Solutions, Investment Strategy, Mortgage, Insurance & Banking, Strategy, Advisor & Client Experience, and Private Company Advisory.

Responsibilities

• Work on real AI and automation projects that support business teams and leaders
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to explore how AI can improve processes, decisions, and client experience
• Break down business problems to turn ideas into AI use cases, improved business workflows, and agentic solutions
• Follow AI SDLC process to deliver agentic solutions that are secure, efficient and scalable
• Research new AI tools, trends, and use cases and share key insights with the team
• Support data preparation and analysis workflows to enable AI and analytics initiatives
• Assist with testing, documentation, and improvement of AI tools or process enhancements
• Create demos and track delivery of key work items to share progress and results with senior leaders
• Participate in team meetings, workshops, and learning sessions
• Contribute ideas that improve efficiency and support continuous improvement
  
  

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and returning to school following the internship (e.g., Business, Commerce, Computer Science, Data, Analytics, Engineering, or a related field)
• Demonstrate interest and experience in AI tools, emerging technologies, and their application in business, particularly within financial services
• Demonstrate experience with Python; exposure to AI development or SDLC delivery an asset
• Comfortable working with data, tools, or technology to solve problems
• Curious, proactive, and excited to learn new concepts and technologies
• Able to work independently while collaborating with teammates
• Clear communicator who can explain ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Organized, motivated, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
  
  

To apply, please include a resume and transcripts (full unofficial version) by October 30, 2026, at 11:59 pm EST.

The expected annual base salary range (prorated for the term) for this role is $44,000 - $51,000, which is determined based on year of study, IGM program, geographic location and candidate’s skills, knowledge and experience. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for paid time off.

IGM is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

IG is an accessible employer committed to providing a barrier- free recruitment experience. If you require an accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.

Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: As part of our Talent Acquisition process, we may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support activities such as candidate sourcing, application review, and interview scheduling. These tools support the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to https://www.ig.ca/en/careers

We thank all applicants for their interest in IG Wealth Management; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.