Financial Analytics Intern

THE OPPORTUNITY

Building Ontario Fund (BOF) is seeking a Financial Analytics Intern for a 12 month internship starting in January 2027. (This job posting represents an existing vacancy.)

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Accountable for providing support to the Finance team in the areas of financial/ economic modelling, economic impact assessments, research, data analytics. This role provides hands-on experience in financial analysis, economic research, strategic planning, and data analytics within a mission-driven investment environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with economists, data analysts, and financial analysts to support evidence-based decision-making and contribute to projects that generate both financial returns and broader economic and social benefits.

Learning Opportunities:

• Practical experience in economic/ financial modeling, forecasting, portfolio analytics, and compliance monitoring.
• Exposure to economic and investment data analysis (e.g., housing sector data, population data, interest rates, macroeconomic indicators)
• Development of analytical skills, including programming skills (e.g., Power BI, Python) to build a tool that is used for economic and investment analysis.
• Mentorship from finance professionals in a corporate environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Economic Analysis

• Assist in conducting economic research and quantitative analysis to support strategic initiatives.
• Assist in estimating economic impacts, including employment creation, GDP contribution, productivity effects, and regional development outcomes.
• Support analysis on demographic, labour market, housing, and industry data from public and proprietary sources.
• Contribute to the development of economic impact assessment methodologies and performance measurement frameworks.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Assist with collecting, cleaning, and analyzing large datasets using Excel, Power BI, Python, or other analytical tools.
• Assist with constructing dashboards, visualizations, and reporting tools to support management decision-making.
• Assist with performance tracking, and portfolio analytics.
• Support the preparation of board materials, business plans, annual reports, and stakeholder presentations.

Strategic Research

• Support the monitoring of economic conditions and translate into actionable insights.
• Assist with conducting benchmarking against comparable investment organizations, infrastructure funds, and public-sector financial institutions.

Financial Modelling & Portfolio Analytics

• Support the development and maintenance of financial models to assess project performance and portfolio risk.
• Assist with conducting scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate impacts of key assumptions and changing conditions.
• Assist with compiling and interpreting financial data to support credit assessments, forecasting, financial models and internal reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of analysis to monitor portfolio KPIs and trends, identifying early indicators of performance changes.
• Assist with the development of an investment data dictionary and related investment data tables to support reporting and analytics.

Compliance Monitoring & Administration Data

• Assist the Investment Finance team with project support to capture asset servicing data, including compliance with financing agreements, covenants, and reporting requirements.
• Assist in the maintenance of accurate investment records to support timely stakeholder reporting.
• Support the implementation of loan administration and compliance tracking systems to ensure strong data integrity.
• Develop familiarity with IOFP Guarantee Agreements, including key obligations, reporting requirements, and monitoring responsibilities.

Education and Experience

Current students or recent graduates with a recognized post-secondary degree or diploma in Finance, Economics, Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Engineering, Accounting or related discipline.

Technical Skills

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and data analysis.
• Experience with Power BI, Python, or SQL.
• Familiarity with latest analytical techniques, including machine-learning and automation etc.,
• Knowledge of financial statements, valuation methods, and economic analysis techniques.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into concise insights and recommendations.

THE ENVIRONMENT

Physical

Our office at 79 Wellington Street W, Toronto is steps from Union Station, with great dining and transit options.

As part of the Ontario Public Service, BOF requires employees to work in-office five (5) days/week. We believe in-person presence and collaboration strengthens culture and service delivery.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Competitive compensation

We offer fair, market-informed salaries that reflect your experience and qualifications, while balancing public sector responsibility.

The expected salary for this role is CA$55,000 for candidates who meet the stated qualifications.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your resume through LinkedIn by November 27, 2026

Please note that only applicants considered for introductory conversations, assessments, or interviews will be contacted. Selection is based on technical competence, relevant experience, and, where necessary, educational/professional credentials.

Accessibility & accommodations

We are committed to an accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please advise us, and we’ll work with you to provide any necessary and reasonable support to facilitate your participation.

Among other methods, you may reach out to us through our website, or send an email to [email protected].

Commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are core to BOF’s strength. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and identities, and hire through a merit-based process.

AI disclosure

BOF uses AI to support documentation and summarization of candidate conversations.