Analyst Intern, Middle Office - Summer 2024

Albourne Partners (Canada) Limited

366 Adelaide Street W, Toronto, ON M5V 1R9

Open to: Undergraduate students

Overview:

Albourne is an investment consultant which was founded in 1994. Albourne advises over 300 investors, including institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and family offices, on over $700 billion in alternative investments across the liquidity spectrum. It specializes in Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Assets, Real Estate and Dynamic Beta.

Albourne strives to be a sustainable company with three main goals: 1) Aspiring to be a multi-generational firm with broad internal ownership and a Partnership structure; 2) Treating our employees and clients fairly; and 3) Advocating for positive change for its benefit and for the alternative investment industry best practices have always been a defining part of who we are.

Albournes 600+ employees are in 11 offices globally, including London, San Francisco, Connecticut, Munich, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Toronto, Nicosia, Bahrain, and Bermuda. Albourne is proud of its flat structure with over 115 Partners, over 75 of whom are either share or option holders.

The Team:

The Middle Office team produces one of Albournes core research reports Legal Document Diligence (LDD) which assesses risk as it relates to the legal terms of the agreement between investment managers and investors. The LDD report helps Albourne clients make an informed investment decision.

Middle Office performs an analysis of the funds governing documents, which outline hundreds of terms that investors will be bound to should they choose to invest. We translate the dense legal language into a readable summary for our clients, assess whether the terms represent market standard and best practice, and provide recommendations and strategies for negotiation in instances where we identify terms that could be improved.

After delivery of the LDD report, the Middle Office team also assists clients in the subsequent terms negotiation process with investment managers. When our clients move forward with an investment, we also assist in completing the additional set of legal documents necessary to subscribe to a fund.

The role is dynamic and involves frequent liaising with investment managers, fund counsel, fund administrators and Albournes diverse clients. We collaborate across the Middle Office team, which is comprised of 13 professionals globally, as well as other departments within Albourne.

Albournes Middle Office Internship Program is an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students to get a head start in their finance career by joining a global investment consultant while working in our Middle Office function. Students will spend their summer term gaining technical training with databases, acquiring hands-on alternative investment markets experience, and working alongside industry specialists. Our Middle Office summer internship will run from 6 May through to 30 August 2024.

Responsibilities:

Analyze data relating to operational consulting work performed by Albourne for our clients and create presentations that highlight key take-aways from this analysis.
Analyze data related to Albournes review of private market and hedge fund terms.
Use data to help determine market assessments in regard to alternative fund terms and to help determine recommendations to be used by clients to negotiate alternative fund terms.
Analyze outcomes from client negotiations in order to provide insight into future negotiations.
Participate in the development of a standardized database to collect terms going forward.
Assist in updating and improving multiple slide decks related to Albournes various Implementation Services.
Analyze data related to Albournes Process Review services.
Use data to create template process mapping for different Albourne client-type and to draft a white paper regarding best practices for Albourne client investment processes.
Perform other ad hoc tasks and projects from time to time upon request.

Desired Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in business, data science, commerce, finance, or accounting-related disciplines to be completed after August 2024
Working towards or planning to pursue a relevant designation (CPA, CFA, CAIA, CMA) is an asset
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams)
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data sets in Excel, with advanced knowledge of pivot tables and database functions being essential
- Demonstrated ability to create compelling and clear presentations using PowerPoint
Keen interest in alternatives (i.e., hedge funds, private equity, real assets) and capital markets
Optimal interpersonal skills with a professional demeanor
Proactive self-starter proficient in time management and multi-tasking
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
Previous internship experience is considered an asset

Albourne Offers:

A unique finance experience working for a global and established investment consultant in the alternative investment and operational due diligence space
A work culture that values continuous learning and professional development, sustainability, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Sponsored charity day events and volunteering opportunities
Company social hours and celebrations
A collegial work environment
Paid vacation days
Casual dress

Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid, Contract

Location: Toronto, Canada

Work authorization: Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Albourne is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals.

Albourne Partners (Canada) Limited (APCA) is in full compliance with the AODA.

APCA will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Any assessment and selection materials or processes used during the recruitment process will be available in an accessible format to applicants with disabilities, upon request. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact HR.

You need to be legally eligible to work in Canada at the location specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

Albourne thanks all applicants, but only successful candidates will be contacted.

Albourne

Middle Office Analyst Intern - Summer 2024