Job DescriptionJoin a Challenger
Being a traditional bank just isn't our thing. We are big believers in innovating the banking experience because we believe Canadians deserve better options, and we challenge ourselves and our teams to creatively transform what's possible in banking. Our team is made up of inquisitive and agile minds that find smarter ways of doing things. If you're not afraid of taking on big challenges and redefining the future, you belong with us. You'll get to work with people who will encourage you to reach new heights. We like to keep things fun, ask questions and learn together.
We are a big (and growing!) family. Overall we serve more than 670,000 people across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™, and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Bank's wholly-owned subsidiary, Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than six million members. Together we have over $125 billion in combined assets under management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform (eqbank.ca) one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks list since 2021.
The Work:
The internship will provide the successful candidates with the opportunity to conduct meaningful research and gain valuable industry experience. The intern will work within a designated business group, supporting research initiatives and having other responsibilities aligned with the team's goals. This role is located in Regina (hybrid).
The Core Responsibilities Of The Job:

• Work on a rotational basis within the Commercial Banking group to learn about the different job opportunities/requirements
• Conduct research on systemic barriers to Commercial banking for Indigenous peoples
• Provide administrative support to your immediate manager as needed
• Assist with the Office Regional Manager duties
• Draw on lived experiences to bring awareness to issues impacting Indigenous communities
• Work collectively with peer Indigenous Interns
• Develop and deliver a final paper/report with findings and recommendations
• Support business group initiatives and assist with day-to-day operations as required
• Collaborate with team members to identify and implement process improvements
• Participate in meetings and contribute insights relevant to the team's objectives
• Support additional administrative or project-based tasks as needed
  

Let's Talk About You!

• An Indigenous student currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a college, university, or equivalent program
• This role is located in REGINA, SK
• Business and financial knowledge is an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Excellent written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and review one's own work
• Ability to source research ethically and ensure proper citation practices
  

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