Fall Intern 2026 – Product Innovation and Development
Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Internship
Hybrid
$51K/yr - $58K/yr
Intern
Mackenzie Investments, a part of IGM Financial Inc., is a leading wealth and asset management company in Canada. They are seeking a Fall Intern for 2026 in Product Innovation and Development, responsible for conducting market research, supporting innovation pipeline activities, and assisting in analysis and business case development.
Responsibilities
Conduct research on investment industry trends, emerging product structures, and competitor offerings to identify potential innovation opportunities
Analyze competitor product launches and strategic positioning to support internal opportunity assessments
Summarize external research and market insights for internal stakeholders to support idea development and validation
Support the evaluation of new product and innovation ideas by assisting with research, analysis, and preparation of idea assessments
Assist the team in developing materials that articulate client problems, market opportunities, and strategic rationale for potential solutions
Contribute to the documentation and organization of ideas and insights within the product innovation pipeline
Assist in preparing analytical materials and presentations to support opportunity assessments and internal decision-making
Support research and data gathering for product validation workstreams, including market sizing, competitive landscape analysis, and client need assessment
Help prepare materials used in internal discussions and product committee reviews
Create presentations and summary materials for senior management and internal stakeholders
Provide ad hoc research and analytical support across innovation initiatives and strategic projects
Assist the team in maintaining organized tracking of innovation initiatives and research outputs
Qualification
Required
Registered students returning to school in 2026 in a related field (BCom, BA, BSc, etc.)
Ability to self-motivate and prioritize time-sensitive deadlines
Ability to apply analytical methods to facts and hypothesis to provide information in support decision making
Experienced in using different analytical tools to complete the required financial analysis
Apply sound judgment in constructing analysis and in formulating recommendations
Resourceful and creative in solving new/non-recurring problems through research and well supported analysis and business acumen
Ability to create PowerPoint presentations with clear messaging, supported by sound analysis
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, and Outlook
Preferred
Benefits
Paid time off
Hybrid work environment, where you spend three days a week in the office
Supportive environment
Continuous learning and skill development
Mackenzie Investments is an investment management firm that provides investment advisory and related services. It is a sub-organization of IGM Financial.
