Intern - Quantitative Data Engineer

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Are you driven by analytics‑based investment decision‑making and digital transformation and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As an Intern - Quantitative Data Engineer, you will play a key role in building AI‑ready analytical data products and modern analytics foundations that support investment decision‑making within iA Global Asset Management. This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

Alongside developing your engineering skills, this internship also gives you exposure to investment data and core analytical concepts, helping you understand how technical solutions support areas like performance, attribution, and front office workflows. By building awareness of the financial domain while working with modern cloud‑native tools, you’ll help the team deliver reliable, high‑quality datasets that investment professionals can use in their decision‑making.

Data Science Team Overview

The Data Science function within iA Global Asset Management (iAGAM) is a key driver of strategic transformation across Investments, contributing directly to iAGAM’s 2030 vision and the Scalable Systems and Analytics strategic pillar.

• Digital Transformation: That team leads the analytics transformation by providing cloud‑based tools to front office desks while modernizing the core data and analytics foundations.
• AI Enablement: Cross‑functional initiative focused on enablement and acceleration of AI adoption, with an emphasis on investments use cases.

Responsibilities

• Assist in validating, cleaning, and developing key datasets such as trade lifecycle data, market data, and financial models.
• Help develop and test data pipelines to ensure consistent and validated analytical output.
• Support the automation of data validation, quality checks, and reconciliation processes.
• Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to understand data requirements and analytical needs.
• Participate in the development of dashboards and visualizations using tools such as Power BI and Streamlit.
• Contribute to the evolution of the team’s technical stack using cloud‑native tools such as Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery, Cloud Storage) and orchestration tools like Prefect.
• Contribute to documentation efforts and support data governance initiatives.
• Engage in team learning sessions and apply data engineering best practices under guidance.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who:

• Is currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Is recognized for their strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Stands out for their curiosity, adaptability, and eagerness to learn.
• Demonstrates solid foundations in Python and SQL through coursework or academic projects.
• Is known for their ability to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Has an advanced level of proficiency in French, as the person will be required to communicate verbally and in writing with unilingual French‑speaking colleagues on a daily basis.
• Has an advanced level of proficiency in English, as the person will be required to communicate verbally and in writing with unilingual English‑speaking colleagues on a daily basis.
• Understands database concepts, data modeling fundamentals, and exposure to financial datasets such as market data or trade lifecycle data.

Why You Will Love Working With Us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence.
• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed.
• The possibility to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring, innovative workspaces.
• Student benefits: Access to internal training, mentoring, involvement in real projects, flexible schedules adapted to studies, and a rewarding experience for your professional journey.

Location(s)

• Toronto, Ontario
• Other Possible Location(s): Montreal, Quebec, Québec, Québec

Company Overview

iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management. With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States.

The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate. At iA, we’re invested in you.

• iA Financial Group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please Contact us here. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you with your needs.

As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation and engagement, iA once again stands out this year as one of Canada’s top employers according to Forbes. In 2026, iA Financial Group also ranks 1st among major publicly traded Canadian insurers.

At iA Financial Group, our differences make us unique. We are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity because we believe that it is by bridging our differences that we will be stronger. Our employees’ wellbeing is our priority. We are also committed to creating a stimulating and safe work environment, in addition to offering a real work‑life balance with our flexible work model. As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation, iA has been ranked as one of the top employers in Canada in 2023 by Glassdoor and Forbes.

Application

Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!

Still unsure about applying? At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

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Posting End Date: 2026‑04‑07