Co-op, Sustainable Investing (Fall 2025)

CLOSING DATE:

June 1, 2025

Opportunity

Sustainable Investing (SI) is focused on enhancing and protecting long-term stakeholder value by considering the impact of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors on investment risk and performance, alongside traditional financial and economic analysis. The implementation of sustainable investing varies by asset class, but our guiding philosophy remains the same: the consideration of ESG factors enables better informed investment decisions and supports long-term stakeholder value.     

As the Co-op, Sustainable Investing, you will support AIMCo's SI program, which considers the ESG aspects of AIMCo's investments in alignment with client needs, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation and opportunity identification across the investment process. You will use your strong data skills to support data gathering, research and portfolio analysis, assist with the implementation of various data platforms, and contribute to stewardship activities like proxy voting. You can expect to gain experience in carbon footprinting, systems implementation, process automation, data analytics, reporting, as well as gaining exposure to ESG due diligence and post-investment monitoring.

Note: This position will close 11:59 pm MST May 31, 2025

Responsibilities: 

• Assist with the implementation of various data platforms and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure seamless integration 

• Implement testing and troubleshooting on data platforms to ensure reliability, accuracy and consistency  

• Support in the development and automation of processes to streamline data collection, processing, analysis and reporting 

• Contribute to the data gathering and calculation of carbon footprinting data across asset classes by leveraging new and existing data platforms 

• Conduct research to support ESG assessments and stewardship activities 

• Participate in the ESG due diligence process for potential investments across asset classes 

• Contribute to reporting activities for internal and external audiences 

Our Ideal Candidate Qualifications:  

• In pursuit of a bachelor's or master’s degree in business, economics, environmental science, data science, or related discipline 

• Must be returning to full time academic studies in 2026, or completing their final work experience terms 

• Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g. Excel, SQL, Python, Snowflake, Databricks, etc) and Microsoft applications (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) 

• Experience in data mapping, automation and visualization tools (e.g. PowerBI) is considered an asset 

• Personal interest in sustainability 

• Knowledge of sustainability metrics and reporting standards (e.g., PCAF, TCFD, ISSB) is desirable. 

• Ability to recognize and define problems and opportunities and generate creative solutions with a fail-fast mindset 

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven environment  

• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills , with the ability to work collaboratively with others 

• Commitment to AIMCo’s core values of excellence, transparency, humility, integrity and collaboration, and inspires the same in others 

 

Success Measures: 

AIMCo’s most successful students are team oriented, intellectually curious, and exhibit passion for finance and investing. As a Co-op, Sustainable Investing, your success will be determined by your ability to take your passion for sustainability and translate it into actionable analysis that can advance the Sustainable Investing team’s objectives. 

 

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Next Steps

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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Just like our investments, our international team is stronger when we are diversified. At AIMCo, we draw upon the differences in who we are, where we come from, and the way we think to foster sophisticated solutions for Albertans. Doing business the right way means building an equitable organization inclusive of all races, genders, ages, abilities, religions, neurodiversity, identities, and lived experiences. Simply put, when you can show up as your authentic self every day, you and your team can truly thrive — all in service of our clients and their beneficiaries.