Intern, Compliance (Winter 2027)

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One of Canada’s Most Trusted Investment Brands.

At Picton Mahoney Asset Management (PICTON Investments), being alternative isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are.

Founded by industry pioneer David Picton, we’ve spent 20 years challenging conventional wisdom and redefining the investing landscape. As one of Canada’s most trusted investment brands, we are proudly independent, privately run, 100% employee-owned, and deeply committed to delivering results for our clients.

Thinking Alternatively is in Our DNA. 

With a team of 233 bold thinkers, one-third dedicated solely to investment management, we are specialists, not generalists. Managing $19.9 billion (as of September 30, 2026) for institutional and retail clients, we navigate markets with conviction, resilience, and a forward-thinking approach.

We’re more than investors we’re innovators. We challenge traditional investment mindsets, constantly pushing the boundaries to achieve our mission: To bring greater certainty to investors. 

Our success is built on four guiding principles:

• Treat investors’ money like our own.
• Redefine the way investors invest.
• Be human, always approachable.
• Succeed together, one investment at a time.

These aren’t just words. They define how we think, how we invest, and how we work. 

Now, we’re entering our next chapter. We’re transforming our brand and reshaping the way the world invests. If you think alternatively, embrace an entrepreneurial spirit, and thrive in a dynamic, bureaucracy-free environment, join us and be part of what’s next.

Thriving in Our Entrepreneurial Culture

At PICTON Investments, you’ll thrive in our creative and dynamic workplace, where collaboration and support are at the core of everything we do. At our firm, you’ll have the opportunity to take on significant responsibilities, work in a flexible environment, and tackle challenging projects from the outset. Our culture is designed for ambitious professionals who want to make an immediate impact while continuing to push boundaries and achieve our greater mission. You’ll be empowered with a high level of responsibility, trust, and flexibility, providing an exciting and creative space for you to help reshape how the world views alternative investments. With competitive total rewards, performance-based bonuses, and a clear path for career growth, you’ll have everything you need to develop both now and over the longer term.

The Opportunity 

We're seeking for an Intern, Compliance student to join our team for the summer term, this is a dynamic, hands-on role that bridges classroom learning with real-world experience. This is more than just a placement—it's a chance to make a meaningful impact and grow alongside a team that values your contributions. 

As part of our Compliance team, reporting to the Senior Director, Compliance, you'll play a key role in supporting and enhancing our compliance efforts. From monitoring and oversight to leading exciting new initiatives, you'll gain exposure to a wide range of functions within our Asset Management firm. 

If you're eager to learn, ready to take initiative, and looking to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you! 

The expected hourly pay range for this internship position is $19.00 - $28.00. The final compensation offered within this range will be determined based on factors such as relevant education, skills, experience and internal equity. 

You’ll have the opportunity to learn and lead:  

• Collaborate on the research and development of compliance initiatives that support the firm’s strategic objectives 

• Assist with the personal trading and monitoring program 

• Co-ordinate the implementation and tracking of compliance training and educational programs for new and/or existing employees 

• Research and respond to a wide range of employee questions relating to compliance 

• Contributing to the enhancement and integration of compliance training modules 

• Oversee social media activity to ensure alignment with internal policies 

• Conduct legal research on regulatory developments or specific topics with potential impact on the firm’s business, compliance program and/or reporting requirements 

• Supporting the team with preparation and submission of regulatory fillings 

• Helping update and maintain desk-top procedures for compliance-related tasks 

• Assist with other compliance program-related tasks, as applicable 

What You Bring: 

• Student working toward achieving post-secondary degree or diploma in relevant discipline 

• Currently enrolled in a formal co-op program with a recognized post-secondary institution 

• Industry experience in Finance industry is considered an asset 

• Strong proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 

• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills 

• Capable of working well under pressure, accountable and detail-oriented 

• Ability to work independently and always ready to contribute and collaborate 

Our Commitment to Employees 

At PICTON Investments, we take pride in enhancing our employees' experiences through a comprehensive suite of exceptional perks and programs. Our benefits include corporate fitness reimbursement and discounts, VersaFi memberships (formerly Women in Capital Markets), PICTON Investment Counseling and portfolio management services, volunteer and charitable donation matching, maternity and parental leave top-up, recognition awards, semi-annual performance bonuses, a generous annual vacation entitlement (minimum of 15 days per year), training and development reimbursement, extensive health and dental benefits, a healthcare spending account, and more. 

These offerings are designed to support your career growth, well-being, and overall success. Join us and thrive in an environment that values and invests in you! 

PICTON Investments is committed to providing an equitable and fair work environment for everyone and all hiring and other personnel actions will be taken without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, sex, disability, gender identity, gender expression, family status, age, language or national origin. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse experiences globally. Canadian experience is not required. If you require an accommodation at any point in time throughout the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (416) 955-4108 or at [email protected]. 

PICTON Investments does not accept unsolicited resumes, emails, calls, or any other form of communication from third-party recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited outreach, including commercial electronic messages, will neither be acknowledged nor considered. 
 
Please note: We use AI-assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process, including summarizing interview notes and aligning candidate profiles with job requirements. All decisions are made by our hiring team