Division: IGM Technology

Location: Winnipeg

IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada's leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under managements. The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals. Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.

Under IGM Financial's unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy, we’re IG Wealth Management. For over 90 years of business, we have grown to become one of the largest most respected companies in Canada. We are a leader in providing the best advice, experience and outcomes for our clients, personalized throughout their lifetime.

At IG Wealth Management, our vision is to inspire financial confidence.

This is your opportunity to build a career with a leading organization where you can learn, grow and thrive both professionally and personally. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive while working remotely, while also providing resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and center.

You will join a team that believes our success starts with the success of our clients, while working together as a team to realize our greatest potential. You will join a team that strives towards excellence while developing and sharing skills and knowledge. You can make a difference for our clients, the world around us and be part of a team that cares. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.

IG Wealth Management 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.

Position

We are currently hiring an intern looking for a winter term position, January to April 2025. Candidates in an undergraduate program that will be returning to school after the internship to be eligible to apply. This position is responsible for supporting the Data Science team in Analytics and Data Engineering tasks. The student will assist in developing datasets, models, and reports which are used to understand our business and meet strategic objectives. This position provides a great opportunity for a university student to gain practical experience in the fields of AI and Data Science.

Responsibilities

Designing and developing relevant datasets, reports and analysis for operational and strategic initiatives
Work with data from multiple sources and databases (manipulate data, prepare data for machine learning)
Analyze structured and unstructured data, organize findings and translate into actionable insights
Learn various modelling approaches and understand how to evaluate best performance considering model metrics and appropriateness for business interpretation
Collaborate closely with relevant teams to ensure models/solutions can be deployed
Participate in the development, testing, implementation, documentation and continuous improvement of datasets and data models as a member of the Data Science team

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Data Science, Computer Science, Management Analytics, Statistics or a similar field
Knowledge of SQL, Python, and Git
Familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, and/or other BI and reporting tools is a plus
Exposure to cloud technologies (e.g. Google Cloud, Azure) is beneficial
Good critical thinking skills – conceptualizing, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating
Willingness to learn how to develop code as part of a team, including clear documentation and code reviews

To apply, please include a cover letter, resume and transcripts (full unofficial version) by September 29, 2024, at 11:59 pm CST.

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

IG Wealth Management 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.

IG Wealth Management

Winter Intern, Data Science