Intern- Investments, Real Estate

The Final date to receive applications for this role is:

Until 11:59 PM of September 21, 2026

May 2027 - August 2027

As an Intern in the Real Estate Group, you will support the investing and portfolio management activities of OTPP’s global real estate portfolio by analyzing investments, supporting the development of value creation strategies, tracking investment performance, coordinating fund-wide initiatives, and acting as a liaison with other departments across the Fund.

This position is ideal for students passionate about pursuing a career in global real estate and are keen to gain exposure to multiple facets of investment management by working across a range of work streams. Reporting to the Principal, Real Estate, the Intern will be a dynamic resource that works collaboratively with the real estate team across our global offices and links them with internal departments in Toronto to drive value, generate returns and maintain a high-quality real estate portfolio.

You will play a key role in supporting with the analysis of both the Canadian and international portfolio to present a robust and holistic view of performance and future potential.

You will be joining our Toronto office, where you will work in a dynamic team-based environment, directly supporting senior team members where you will have the chance to define and differentiate yourself and build strategic relationships within the global market.

The Real Estate Group comprises over 30 investment professionals, across offices in Toronto, Dallas, London, Sao Paulo and Singapore. The Real Estate Group invests and manages assets across a geographically diverse portfolio of approximately C $30 billion with assets in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, including Australia.

Our Real Estate mandate focuses on driving compelling risk adjusted returns to over 330,000 teachers in Ontario by investing in high-quality real estate assets in desirable asset classes and locations.

• Support portfolio-wide initiatives, as well as specific portfolio company projects to execute on our global strategy
• Prepare presentations and reports for senior management
• Support asset management activities and related analysis such as budget tracking, annual and semi-annual valuations and capital needs projection
• Support with periodic reporting for the portfolio, including key performance indicator analytics and other ad hoc templates to support portfolio construction
• Understand value-creation initiatives and support their implementation across the portfolio
• Review, build and employ financial modeling tools to analyze investments
• Participate in the research, analysis and execution of strategic projects

• Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate program, such as business, finance, accounting
• Strong academic track record
• A working knowledge of fundamental investment and valuation analysis
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Word). Experience with ARGUS is an asset
• Strong time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities under demanding timelines, while remaining meticulous
• Proactive attitude, demonstrated ability and desire to work in a vigorous team-based environment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaborations skills
• Must be enrolled in 2nd through 4th year of a relevant undergraduate degree program
• You must be enrolled in a co-op program or returning to your studies after the work term is completed

The expected hourly range for this role is $30 - $34 depending on experience and qualifications.

• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development, including lunch and learns
• Student led team building events on a…