Company: Picton Mahoney Asset Management

Location: Toronto, ON

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Job date: Sat, 19 Jul 2025 01:37:49 GMT

Job description: Best Workplaces™ in Canada 2020 – 2025 | Best Workplaces™ with Most Trusted Executive Teams 2024, 2025 | Best Workplaces™ in Financial Services & Insurance 2020 – 2025 | Best Workplaces™ for Mental Wellness 2023 – 2025 | Best Workplaces™ for Giving Back 2022, 2024 | Best Workplaces for Inclusion™ 2021, 2024 | Best Workplaces™ for Women 2021 | Best Workplaces™ in Ontario™ 2020, 2021, 2024One 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 160 bold thinkers—one-third dedicated solely to investment management—we are specialists, not generalists. Managing $15 billion 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 differently, 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 CultureAt 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 OpportunityAt Picton Mahoney, we are a collaborative and inclusive team of engineers developing software that powers real-world financial workflows. As a Software Development Engineering Intern, you’ll be joining a purpose-driven team that values curiosity, creativity, and client impact.This is a hands-on internship where you won’t just observe—you’ll contribute to production-level software, explore different areas of the stack (frontend, backend, cloud), and be part of an agile team committed to mentorship and growth.You will have the opportunity to learn and lead:We treat every contribution with care and discipline—just like we treat our clients’ capital. In this role, you’ll:

• Collaborate with engineers across multiple teams based on business needs and development priorities
• Build real-world applications by writing production-ready code, supported through code reviews and mentorship
• Develop user-facing components using React and TypeScript
• Build and maintain backend services in C# (.NET Core) or Node.js, integrating with REST APIs
• Work with SQL Server, including writing and optimizing database queries
• Participate in the development of internal tools, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring systems
• Be part of agile ceremonies—learning how engineering teams plan, build, and deliver software
• Gain exposure to cloud platforms (Azure) and containerized environments

You’ll be supported in bringing forward bold, unconventional ideas—because progress comes from fearlessness and experimentation.What you bring:We welcome individuals who are eager to learn and contribute in meaningful ways. If you’re someone who takes initiative, enjoys solving problems, and wants to work in a values-driven team, you’ll thrive here.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with one or more programming languages (e.g., C#, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript)
• Familiarity with web development fundamentals, APIs, and relational databases
• Comfortable using Git and modern development tools
• Curious, self-motivated, and open to feedback—ready to adapt, explore, and grow
• Bonus if you’ve worked on side projects, contributed to open source, or used frameworks like .NET Core, React, or tools like Docker
• An interest in financial services or fintech is an asset

We value authenticity—so bring your whole self, and your questions, to the table.What you will gain:

• Broad exposure to tools, technologies, and software development best practices
• Experience working on systems used in real-world production environments
• A deeper understanding of how modern engineering teams build scalable, secure, and reliable applications
• A welcoming culture that embraces collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning
• Insight into the world of financial technology and how tech drives better outcomes for clients

You’ll leave this internship with hands-on experience, strengthened technical skills, and relationships that support your professional journey.Our Commitment to EmployeesAt 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. 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 .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.