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Wealthsimple's mission is to help everyone achieve financial freedom โ by making financial services simple, transparent, and low-cost. We're Canada's largest fintech, trusted by over 3 million clients with more than $100 billion in assets. We move fast, we own our work, and we care deeply about the people using our products. If that sounds like you, keep reading.
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Internships @ Wealthsimple
At Wealthsimple, we offer 4 to 8-month internships that are open to co-op and non-co-op students, and recent grads. During your internship, you will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that are changing the landscape of financial services for Canadians. You will be on a team that supports your growth, provides mentorship, and connects you to the broader Wealthsimple community!Our internship program follows a hybrid work model, where youโll be working from our Toronto headquarters on Wednesdays and Thursdays. This structure offers the flexibility of remote work, while also providing the collaboration, connection, and mentorship that come from being together in person.
Eligibility
โ Currently enrolled as a student at a Canadian post-secondary institution or technical bootcamp
โ New graduates - Within 6 months of your graduation date
โ Available to work full-time hours
โ Residing in Canada
โ Able to commute to our Toronto HQ on Wednesdays and Thursdays
Reporting to the Director, Treasury & Capital Markets, the successful candidate will build and shape Wealthsimpleโs Treasury initiatives and support the broader product launches. This is a 4-month term that will run from May 11 - August 28.
What you'll do
Conduct research and data analysis to support the development of strategic proposals, and assist in drafting business proposals and presentation materials for both internal and external partners
Support negotiations with banks, fintechs, and other financial partners in order to expand partnerships to support Wealthsimple products
Assist the treasury team with ad hoc projects and operational tasks
Learn to identify process improvement opportunities (including AI adoptions & AI-led workflows) and develop remediation plans for deficiencies
Learn about the fintech industry and how to analyze and interpret financial data and trends.
Skills you bring
Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field,
Has basic understanding of accounting principles and concepts,
Has ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines,
Is passionate about technology, specifically fintech, and AI,
Combines energy, enthusiasm, and intellectual curiosity, with a demonstrated interest in accounting, finance, and analytics,
Excellent attention to details, combined with strong communication and collaboration skills.
Why Wealthsimple?
๐ธ Top-tier health benefits and life insurance
๐ Long-term group savings with employer match, through Wealthsimple for Business
๐ด 20 vacation days, 4 wellness days, and unlimited sick and mental health days per year
โ๏ธ 90 days away: work outside Canada for up to 90 days per year
๐ฅ Employee resource groups, including Rainbow (2SLGBTQ), Women of WS, and Black at WS
๐ We are a hybrid team with over 1,500 employees across North America. The people are one of the best parts of working here: you'll collaborate with incredibly talented, curious, and driven teammates who are deeply committed to doing great work.
ICYMI
Technology & Innovation at Wealthsimple: We move quickly and build thoughtfully. That means we're always looking for better ways to work โ whether that's new tools, AI, or rethinking how we approach a problem. We don't expect you to have all the answers, but we do expect curiosity and a willingness to evolve alongside the products we're building.
Inclusion Statement: We're building products for a diverse world, and we need a diverse team to do it well. We strongly encourage applications from everyone, regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
Accessibility Statement: We're committed to an accessible hiring experience. If you need any accommodations throughout the interview process, please let us know โ we'll work with you to make sure you have what you need. We also welcome any feedback on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs.
AI in Hiring: We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our team but don't replace human judgment โ all final hiring decisions are made by people. If you have questions about how your data is used, reach out to us.
Compensation Range: CA$42K - CA$52K