About the Role
The Credit Risk Intern will report to the Senior Manager of Credit Risk and work closely with Credit Risk Analysts, Associates, and Managers. This role supports operational and transformation initiatives within the Credit Risk department, focusing on AI-driven automation of IFRS 9 controls and enabling AI tools in various functions. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in process improvement and technology within a business/finance/risk environment.
Responsibilities
- Organize electronic documents, leveraging technology where possible.
- Support solutioning for electronic document organization and automation.
- Assist with process improvements, procedures, and documentation.
- Support Credit Risk teams with the setup and adoption of AI tools, including organizing inputs, testing use cases, and documenting outputs.
- Identify opportunities for AI tools to improve efficiency, documentation, or analysis within Credit Risk processes.
- Support basic experimentation and learning related to AI-enabled workflows under guidance.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master degree in Management Information Systems (Library and Information Science), Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 3 months to 1 year of exposure to Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft PowerShell, Microsoft Power Automate, Python, and/or SQL.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think systematically in developing technological and process solutions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and experience utilizing AI for organization and automation.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be comfortable learning new concepts, asking questions, and balancing accuracy with tight timelines.
- Must successfully complete a criminal background check and credit check.
Skills
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft PowerShell
- Microsoft Power Automate
- Python
- SQL
- Microsoft Outlook
- AI for organization and automation
- Process improvement
- Technology
- Systematic thinking
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
Location
- Toronto, ON
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Internship
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master'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.
- Serves nearly 4 million Canadians from coast to coast, offering a wide variety of financial services.
- Challenging the conventions of traditional banking with smarter, faster, and more connected financial experiences since 1970.
- 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. 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.
- We provide a barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment.
- If you require accommodations at any stage, we will work with you to ensure you can bring your best self to the process and beyond.
- As part of our 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 our talent team.
