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This helps our clients better understand where they stand and how to improve their performance. By improving our clients' performance, we, in turn, improve the financial well-being of pensioners globally.\nHow do we provide unique and actionable insight?By coupling the most extensive global database in the pension arena with unrivalled industry knowledge.All of this comes from experience - we have been at this since 1992.We were founded in Canada and expanded to the US and UK more than a decade ago.\nWe work together in a small company ambiance where your contributions will be appreciated, and your progress will be directly related to your ability and effort. Working at CEM, you will stretch your creative and analytical abilities while participating in the growth of a headline-making business.\nWhat are we looking for?\nWe're looking for a Research Intern to join our Research & Analytics Team, where you'll build your skills through hands-on work on our custom research projects.\nWorking closely with experienced researchers, you'll do in-depth research and analysis, gather relevant data, spot industry trends, and present actionable insights that help our clients and partners succeed. Your work will draw on the most extensive global database in the pension field.\nThis internship is designed as a pathway to a full-time role. If the internship goes well, we intend to offer you a permanent position as a Research Analyst on our R&A Team.\nInternship Details\nStart date: January 4, 2027\nDuration: 4 or 6 months\nLocation: Hybrid, with 2 days a week in our Toronto office\nBuddy program: You'll be paired with a \"buddy\" from the Research Team to help you settle into our culture and our work.\nCompensation: Competitive\nPathway to full-time: If you perform well, you can expect an offer to join CEM as a Research Analyst after the internship.\nWhat will you do in this role?\nContribute to two research projects commissioned by CEM client communities.\nDo in-depth research and analysis on topics relevant to institutional investors and pension funds.\nGather, clean, and analyze data from our proprietary database and from external sources.\nIdentify industry trends and turn your findings into clear, actionable insights.\nPrepare charts, summaries, and presentation materials for the R&A Team, clients, and partners.\nPresent your findings to the Research Team and take part in team discussions.\nRaise questions and flag data issues early.\n\nWhat you’ll bring to this role?\nA personal desire to make a difference in the financial well-being of pensioners.\nA university degree (completed or in progress) in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering or a related quantitative field. \nSome prior work experience is preferred, which may include internships, co-op placements, summer jobs, or up to 1 year of post-graduation experience.\nStrong analytical and research skills, and a curious mind that looks past surface-level data.\nThe ability to find trends and build a narrative from large volumes of data.\nStrong Excel skills. 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