Finance Technology and AI Transformation Co-op Student

Finance Technology & AI Transformation Co-op Student

Department: Investment Operations and Data - Finance and Facilities

Type: Winter Co-op - January 2027 - August 2027 (8-month)

Location: Toronto (Hybrid)

At OPTrust, paying pensions today, preserving pensions for tomorrow is our mission and business.

When you choose OPTrust, you join a team of smart, talented people who fuel our success and have a passion for pensions. Everyone at OPTrust – in Toronto, London and Sydney – makes a meaningful impact. Our culture is driven by team members with different backgrounds and perspectives creating an inclusive and fulfilling place to work for everyone. We work in a fast-paced environment, but we find time to have fun and give back to the community.

What OPTrust offers Students

• Unique culture rooted in our core values – collaboration and teamwork; integrity; respect; flexibility; and excellence and continuous improvement.
• A purpose-driven environment where we all work towards the common goal of paying pensions today and preserving pensions for tomorrow.
• A flexible, hybrid work mode.
• Professional development opportunities, social and networking events and learning initiatives including access to LinkedIn Learning and speaker series.
• Ongoing coaching and feedback to help you succeed, learn and much more!

About the role

The Investment Operations and Data Team enables informed investment decisions by providing trusted data, performance analytics, operational support, and reporting. The team manages investment data platforms and controls while delivering performance, exposure, benchmarking, and portfolio insights to support to organization. This role provides a unique opportunity to work across multiple Finance functions including and not limited to investment operations, corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, and business transformation initiatives.

What you’ll do

• Exploring and evaluating Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions to improve Finance processes.
• Assisting with automation and workflow improvement initiatives.
• Researching emerging technologies and identifying opportunities for business adoption.
• Supporting the development of AI-enabled reporting, analysis, and decision support tools.
• Working with business stakeholders to understand challenges and evaluate potential solutions.
• Assisting with data analysis, reporting, and visualization activities.
• Participating in cross-functional projects involving Finance, Investments, Operations, and Technology teams.
• Documenting business processes and identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Preparing presentations and recommendations for management review.
• Supporting experimentation with tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, analytics tools, and other approved technologies.

What you bring

• A post-secondary student in their 3rd or 4th year of undergraduate or a graduate level co-op program.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret information, identify trends, and support data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams; familiarity with Copilot and other productivity tools is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and professionally with business partners and stakeholders.
• Curious and self-motivated, with a strong interest in learning new software, technologies, and tools to improve processes and drive efficiency.
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical solutions while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks, manage deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Experience with data analysis, visualization, automation, AI, or business intelligence projects is an asset but not required; a willingness to learn and apply new concepts is essential.
• Exemplify OPTrust’s values: collaboration and teamwork, integrity, respect, flexibility, excellence, and continuous improvement.

The range of expected compensation for this position is $720.00 to $1,285.00 per week.

Serving a membership as diverse as ours and investing in a global market means cultivating an environment that embraces inclusion, diversity, and equity in everything we do. OPTrust is an organization engaged in building on our unique and diverse strengths. We know a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, gender identities and perspectives are critical to achieving our shared goals.

If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please send a message to careers@optrust.com, or discuss your needs with the Talent Acquisition Consultant during the telephone screening. We will do our best to work with you and provide appropriate accommodation.

As an organization we’re seeking ways to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Call to Action 92. We are working with the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business to build bridges with Indigenous communities and partners, and we have created an employee-led Reconciliation Working Group that will work with Indigenous experts to identify a path to reconciliation for our organization.

We thank all interested applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted.