CLOSING DATE:
August 4, 2026
Private Investment Operations (PIO) is seeking a dedicated student to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn from collaborative accounting professionals in an inclusive environment. The teams prioritize providing guidance and constructive feedback to enhance your learning experience. If you thrive on building meaningful relationships, enjoy collaborative problem-solving, and supporting your team members, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
About Private Investment Operations (PIO):
PIO plays a crucial role in the settlement of capital funding and distribution transactions, quarterly market value updates, monthly reporting, and the preparation of IFRS financial statements for private investments. These investments span private equity, infrastructure, renewable resources, private debt and hedge funds.
***Job Posting will expire at 11:59pm MT on August 3, 2026***
Process invoices and assist in the settlement of investment transactions.
Conduct bank and various investment reconciliations, as well as handle ad-hoc accounting or operational tasks.
Apply accounting principles and analyze financial data received directly from investments, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment.
Assist in the execution of projects under the guidance of senior team members.
Contribute to the development of accounting procedures and establish standard operating procedures for the financial reporting of investment activities.
Maintain the filing system and provide support to the PIO analysts as required.
Completion of third year undergraduate studies in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
Must be enrolled in a co-operative education program and returning to full-time studies following the completion of the work term.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
Exceptional attention to details and an ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Quick and adaptable learner.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Previous bookkeeping and/or accounting experience is an asset.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles, including International Financial Reporting Standards and Canadian GAAP (ASPE) are an asset.
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, prepare financial reports, draw conclusions, and make recommendations based on information presented.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to AIMCo’s core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity, and collaboration, and inspires the same in others.
If you are a success-motivated student, you will be able to reflect on your time on the PIO team and be proud of how much you learned and grew as an aspiring professional. You will deliver near error-free reports and develop a reasonable understanding of complex accounting procedures. You will learn about problem solving and be expected try to solve your own issues before seeking guidance from your team members.
We are excited to meet you. Please submit your resume or CV to be considered for this opportunity. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and we will be in touch with any questions.
Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening, which includes a credit bureau and a criminal record investigation, the results of which must be acceptable to AIMCo.
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At AIMCo, we draw upon the differences in who we are, where we come from and the way we think to deliver results for the Albertans who rely on us. We offer an inclusive, modern workplace where well-being is prioritized, and colleagues are enabled to do their best work. Our team members are motivated by our purpose and committed to creating long-term value for our clients and their beneficiaries.
The Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) is a Crown corporation, owned by the Province of Alberta, and one of Canada's largest and most diversified institutional investment managers. AIMCo was established on January 1, 2008 with a mandate to provide superior long-term investment results for its clients and operates independently from the Government of Alberta. With assets under management of more than $160 billion, AIMCo invests globally on behalf of its Alberta-based pension, endowment, insurance and government funds, including the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund.
