Intern supporting compliance and risk initiatives at Wealthsimple, a leading fintech in Canada. Engaging in regulatory projects and collaborating with the compliance team in Toronto.
Responsibilities
Support the operations of our compliance and risk programs, by completing reporting, triaging issues to the appropriate stakeholders, assisting in drafting procedures and completing recurring reviews.
Prepare reporting and build dashboards to facilitate identification of issues or trends.
Coordinate the implementation and tracking of compliance training and educational programs for new and/or existing employees.
Learn about the regulatory environment applicable to Wealthsimple’s products and services, including but not limited to anti-money laundering and securities legislation.
Work independently on special projects and other tasks as assigned.
Learn about the role of compliance and risk functions, and gain insight into the broader financial services industry, across multiple products and services.
Supporting the team with preparation and submission of regulatory fillings.
Helping update and maintain desk-top procedures for compliance-related tasks.
Assist with other compliance program-related tasks, as applicable.
Requirements
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
High attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to simplify, improve and document processes by leveraging technology and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Ability to work independently and always ready to contribute and collaborate.
Benefits
Competitive salary with group savings matching plan using Wealthsimple for Business
Generous vacation days and unlimited sick and mental health days
Intern programming including educational workshops, hackathons, and mentorship
A wide variety of peer and company-led Employee Resource Groups (ie. Rainbow, Women of Wealthsimple, Black @ WS)
Company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the year
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