Investment Strategy Intern

At Raymond James, we develop, we collaborate, we decide, we deliver, and we improve together.

Raymond James Ltd. is Canada's leading independent investment dealers offering high quality investment products and services to Canadians seeking customized solutions to their wealth management needs.

Investment Strategy Intern

How does the role impact the organization?

Join our dynamic team at Raymond James, a leading player in the finance industry committed to innovation and excellence. As an intern, you'll gain hands-on experience, collaborate with professionals, and contribute to meaningful projects that make a real impact.

We are seeking a motivated Investment Strategy Intern to join our team. This internship is an excellent opportunity to explore the finance industry, enhance your skills, and work on projects that directly contribute to our company's success.

What will your role be responsible for?

• Support the Investment Strategy team in the formulation of investment strategies, developing macro and micro forecasts, and communicating asset allocation/regional recommendations for the Canadian, US and select international markets;
• Assist the Investment Strategy Associates and Analysts in producing written strategy reports, commentary, and decks/chart books on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis, as well as developing and maintaining macro-economic models and forecasting tools to support the team's recommendations;
• Work with team members to ensure publications, products and portfolio positioning reflects the broad strategy communicated to the advisory channel; and
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Offer:

Immerse yourself in a hands-on experience within our dynamic and collaborative work environment, where seasoned professionals offer mentorship and guidance. This unique opportunity providing you with unparalleled exposure to diverse facets of finance and operations within the industry. Furthermore, you'll have the chance to actively engage and network with seasoned professionals, fostering connections that will undoubtedly contribute to your professional growth and development. Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.

What do we expect from you?

To qualify for this opportunity, you possess:

• A Bachelor Degree in Economics, Finance, or Business Administration, or similar, in progress;
• Strong English writing skills – French fluency is an asset;
• Basic understanding of macroeconomic principles;
• Proficiency with MS Office particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Experience in programming or managing and analyzing datasets is an asset;
• Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate a professional and friendly manner;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Superior problem solving skills;
• The ability to work within deadlines in a high-volume, pressure-oriented environment; and
• The ability to effectively handle confidential information.

We encourage our interns to:

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter

Salary Range: $21 hourly

Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, internal equity, and other job requirements.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Raymond James – we honor, value, respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic self, our organization, clients and communities thrive, it is part of our people-first culture. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
Here at Raymond James we demonstrate our commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. To request accommodations, candidates are instructed to contact Human Resources via email at By reaching out to this email address, candidates can communicate their specific requirements and discuss the necessary accommodations they may need to participate fully in the recruitment process.

We may use automated or AI-enabled tools to support parts of our recruitment and screening process, including screening, assessing or selecting applicants where applicable. These tools help us review applications efficiently, but they do not replace human decision-making.