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About the Role

The Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a 24-month program designed to accelerate development through immersive, hands-on experience across key business areas. Participants will gain exposure to core banking fundamentals and strategic innovation, preparing them for future roles within the company.

Responsibilities

• Build a strong foundation in banking through rotations across core businesses, including Personal Banking and Commercial Banking.
• Gain hands-on experience, develop business acumen, and understand how different parts of the bank collaborate to deliver customer value.
• Learn about digital banking products, everyday banking, lending, and payment solutions.
• Support initiatives focused on enhancing customer experience and digital banking capabilities.
• Participate in projects involving product development, process improvement, or business analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic priorities and customer-focused solutions.
• Develop an understanding of how EQ supports businesses, commercial clients, and institutional partners.
• Gain exposure to commercial lending and financing solutions.
• Learn how commercial banking teams evaluate opportunities and support business growth.
• Participate in financial analysis, market research, and business development activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to support client needs and business objectives.
• Tailor experience through elective rotations aligned with interests, strengths, and career aspirations.
• Contribute to product innovation, customer experience enhancements, market research, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives, strategic planning, and business growth opportunities.
• Develop skills in analysis, problem-solving, and executive-level communication.
• Understand how financial institutions balance growth and innovation with sound risk management.
• Gain exposure to risk analytics, governance, reporting, and regulatory practices.
• Leverage data to solve business problems, generate actionable insights, and support decision-making.
• Support initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness, customer experience, and business performance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams.
• Gain exposure to functions that support and enable EQ's growth through projects focused on business performance, technology, transformation, and organizational effectiveness.
• Transition into a permanent role aligned with strengths, interests, and long-term career aspirations after program completion.

Requirements

• Must be a final-year undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related discipline with high academic performance.
• Must be entering final year of undergraduate studies in Fall 2026.
• Must be graduating by Summer 2027.
• Must submit a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript as one document.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial chat.
• Successful candidates will be invited to a virtual second-round interview.
• Final interviews will be held in person.
• Final offers are expected following the final assessment stage, aptitude testing, and background checks in October 2026.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check and credit check.

Skills

• Curious
• Analytical
• Eager to learn
• Strong communicator
• Thrives in a collaborative environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Passionate about innovation
• Making a difference in the financial services industry

Location

• Toronto, ON

Work Type

• Hybrid
• In-person

Experience Level

• Entry-level

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree

Benefits

• Competitive discretionary bonus
• Market leading RRSP match program
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Maternity/Parental top-up
• Generous vacation policy and personal days
• Virtual events to connect with colleagues
• Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program

About the Company

• EQ is remaking banking so every Canadian gets ahead, every day.
• EQ offers a wide variety of financial services from banking and lending, to trust and credit union solutions.
• EQ has been challenging the conventions of traditional banking with smarter, faster, and more connected financial experiences since 1970.
• EQ believes Canadians deserve better banking – more human and more inclusive.
• EQ challenges itself to rethink what’s possible and deliver smarter, simpler options.
• EQ's team is made up of inquisitive and agile minds that find smarter ways of doing things.
• EQB Inc. is the parent company of Equitable Bank, the country's seventh-largest Schedule I bank by assets, which operates EQ Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™.
• EQB Inc. serves nearly 4 million Canadians and manages approximately $150 billion in combined assets under management and administration.

Equal Opportunity

• EQ is committed to building an inclusive, accessible environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and supported.
• EQ believes its organization is stronger and its people thrive when honouring and celebrating diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives.
• EQ is committed to supporting employee growth, both professionally and personally.
• EQ provides a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment.
• If accommodations are required at any stage, EQ will work with candidates to ensure they can bring their best selves to the process and beyond.
• As part of its recruitment process, EQ uses AI to help screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position. All AI-enabled outputs are reviewed and validated by the talent team.
• While appreciating every application, an EQ recruiter will contact only those whose skills and experience most closely match the requirements of the role.