Best MBA Internships in Toronto
As one of the major financial centers in North America and home to Canada’s stock exchange, there is no shortage of MBA internships in Toronto.
A recent story in The Globe and Mail described one student at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, who, before he even earned his finance MBA, received three job offers from banks. He eventually took a job with Credit Suisse, earning both a six figure salary and a handsome signing bonus.
In this same story, Rotman’s director of career placement, Leigh Gauthier noted that salary, however, is not every MBAs sole concern. “Where person A’s top job is about pay and prestige, another person’s top job might be [about having] impact and autonomy,” she said.
Careers in data and information technology are also in high demand, according to Rob Hines, the executive director of the Career Development Centre at York University’s Schulich School of Business in Toronto. “Big Data is sexy… It is so in demand that [recent grads from Schulich’s master of science in business analytics] were placed before they finished first year”, Hines noted.
Whether it’s dollars or impact that you’re seeking, Maple Leaf territory is a great place to start.
Best MBA Internships in Toronto
Nestle Canada
For those seeking to apply their finance skills to work for an original giant of the food and beverage industry, Nestlé Canada is seeking interns for the summer of 2017. Interns will receive broad exposure in analysis, reporting, and internal audit and tax processes. Also, the contacts you can make at this global company make it a perfect springboard for your career, especially if travel is in your sights.
SunLife Financial
Those pursuing an interest in the actuarial, finance, data management, or human resource fields can find opportunity in Toronto at SunLife Financial. Like many companies, their hiring cycle is May through August, and the application deadline falls in February.
Willis Towers Watson
Willis Towers Watson (WTW) is currently hiring students for actuarial services, specifically in the retirement benefits area. Those who intern here will not only have the opportunity to work for multiple teams, but will also receive a variety of responsibilities including preparation of proposals for marketing and business development. You’ll also get a chance to serve clients with the guidance of existing consultants, and you’ll learn the latest in modeling and forecasting techniques.
RedMobile Consulting
Fintech consulting is another industry which is experiencing a rapid growth trajectory. RedMobile Consulting is seeking talented individuals in digital technology/market strategy roles, which include trend watching in blockchain, analytics, and cloud computing, (Information and Communications Technology Industry for those in the know.)
Rakuten Tobo
To leverage your experience in merchandising as you pursue your MBA, digital media is another growing industry to explore. Rakuten Tobo is in search of interns to support their market research and forecasting efforts, as well as the selection and promotion of titles for mobile applications. This global company has an enormous library of ePublications such as books and magazines, and it boasts over 20 million users worldwide.
Limelight Platform
Limelight Platform is seeking paid interns to help develop its experiential marketing products. If you’re looking for sales and marketing careers after graduation, this is an ideal venue. Lead generation, customer interface, marketing campaign development and assistance with new project setup comprise the internship.
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Maggie Boccella, a lifelong resident of Philadelphia, is a freelance writer, artist and photographer. She has consulted on various film and multimedia projects, and she also serves as a juror for the city's annual LGBTQIA Film Festival.
