Intern Credit Risk, Winter 2027
Job Summary
Join a Challenger
At EQ were remaking banking so every Canadian gets ahead every day. Serving nearly 4 million Canadians from coast to coast we offer a wide variety of financial services from banking and lending to trust and credit union solutions.
Weve been at this since 1970 challenging the conventions of traditional banking with smarter faster and more connected financial experiences.
Whats kept us moving The people behind it all: challengers who ask better questions push back on old assumptions and look for a better way forward.
If youre driven to help reshape how banking works for Canadians and the businesses that power our economy this could be your next big opportunity.
We cant wait to get to know you!
The successful candidate will work within the portfolio management team of the customer risk department. During their time with the bank they will collaborate with the team to build new process efficiencies and aid with optimizing and implementing new risk strategies that will drive business growth and achieve strategic objectives. The successful candidate will learn the fundamentals of credit card industry gaining insight on the importance of the role that the customer risk department plays within the bank.
Extract and prepare data for ad-hoc analysis and reporting using PySpark and SQL queries.
Build automation processes for monthly and quarterly deliverables.
Participate in the analysis of business strategy impact on risk management models.
Create and track documentation for risk strategies reporting and analysis.
Conduct risk strategy changes and risk strategy implementation.
Explore different customer data and brainstorm potential improvement to the existing risk strategies
An academic focus in mathematics statistics business or a quantitative discipline.
Hands on experience with programming languages such as PySpark SQL or Python.
Expert in MS Office particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.
Detail oriented and an ability to propose creative solutions.
Capability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Previous experience with MS Excel VBA is a plus.
Ability to prioritize and independently execute assigned work.
Team player and results oriented.
Equity Diversity & Inclusion
EQ is committed to building an inclusive accessible environment where every employee feels valued respected and supported. We believe our organization is stronger and our people thrive when we honour and celebrate diverse experiences identities and perspectives. Were equally committed to supporting your growth both professionally and personally.
We provide a barrierfree 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. All candidates considered for hire must successfully complete a criminal background check and credit check. While we appreciate every application an EQ recruiter will contact only those whose skills and experience most closely match the requirements of the role.
EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) is the parent company of Equitable Bank the countrys seventh-largest Schedule I bank by assets which operates EQ Bank Canadas Challenger Bank. EQB Inc. serves nearly 4 million Canadians and manages approximately $150 billion in combined assets under management and administration.
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Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
At Equitable Bank, we specialize in providing branchless financial services that meet the unique needs of all Canadians. Our range of mortgages, savings accounts and investment options are designed to offer the right solutions to match any unique circumstance.