Financial Planning Intern

Job Description

Job Description

IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada's leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under management. The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals. Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.

Under IGM Financial's unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy, we’re IG Wealth Management. For over 90 years of business, we have grown to become one of the largest most respected companies in Canada. We are a leader in providing the best advice, experience and outcomes for our clients, personalized throughout their lifetime.

At IG Wealth Management, our vision is to inspire financial confidence.

This is your opportunity to build a career with a leading organization where you can learn, grow and thrive both professionally and personally. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive, while also providing resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and center.

You will join a team that believes our success starts with the success of our clients, while working together as a team to realize our greatest potential. You will join a team that strives towards excellence while developing and sharing skills and knowledge. You can make a difference for our clients, the world around us and be part of a team that cares. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.

IG Wealth Management is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively - this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Job Description

Looking for an exciting internship opportunity?

Eager to find out more about a career as a financial planner?

If you answered yes to all these questions, you could be the person we’re looking for to join our Summer 2026 internship program!

Nothing beats learning from the pros! At IG Wealth Management, we offer paid internships so university students can discover a wonderful career opportunity , backed by financial planning professionals and successful mentors .

About the internship

• During this paid program, you’ll work with field network managers, specialists and experts from head office and receive the very best support and guidance.
• You will be paired with an IG Wealth Management Financial Planner so you can experience the various career steps.
• Internships generally last from 12 to 16 weeks. Successful completion of the internship may lead to opportunities for ongoing part-time work during your studies and a formal offer after graduation.
• Could be recognized as practical experience subject to CPA Order approval.

What’s in it for you?

Roles and responsabilities

Under the guidance of the internship supervisor, you will learn about the process underlying the Financial Planner’s work : forging sustainable client relationships, managing client portfolios, understanding / analyzing client needs and recommending the right products based on the appropriate strategies. You will also learn about the inner workings of client prospecting / outreach, client onboarding, the sales cycle and administrative follow-up. You will have opportunities to :

Qualifications and desired skills

We thank all applicants for their interest in IG Wealth Management; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.