Risk Analyst Intern (Master's/PhD)

*PLEASE READ THE JOB POSTING CAREFULLY AND SUBMIT YOUR FULL APPLICATION THROUGH EMAIL*

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Apply to this role by sending the below information to ***email_hidden***, with the subject “Fall 2026 Internship - Risk Analyst Intern”:

• Your latest resume;
• Official transcripts (if applicable);
• Cover letter addressing the “Qualifications” section below (2 pages max.);
• Names and contact details of 2 references who have directly supervised your work. Reference letters will not be accepted.

The deadline to apply for this position is June 25, 2026. 

NOTE: Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications that do not meet the “Requirements” section will not be considered. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

YOUR ROLE

We are seeking a Fall 2026 intern for the role of Risk Analyst Intern at our partner organization, a leading Canadian-based financial services firm, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. This Canadian-based financial services company offers a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses, and organizations.

In this role, support an initiative focused on improving the efficiency, consistency, and quality of core risk management processes. This role will contribute to a series of targeted projects aimed at modernizing how risk information is produced, distributed, and maintained across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the review and improvement of existing risk management processes, identifying opportunities for automation, simplification, and efficiency gains.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of risk culture scorecards and dashboards, including opportunities for automation and improved reporting quality.
• Assist in the preparation, standardization, and distribution of risk environment scan outputs for use in current and emerging risk programs.
• Support the maintenance and optimization of quarterly insider access listings, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely updates.
• Help modernize policy, standard, and guideline templates to improve usability, clarity, and alignment with enterprise standards.
• Use Microsoft Office and Power Platform tools (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Power BI) to support reporting, documentation, and workflow improvements.
• Apply AI prompting tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to assist in content generation, analysis, and process enhancement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, document processes, and ensure deliverables meet risk and compliance standards

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a graduate-level student from the following universities: University of Waterloo, University of Toronto, York University or Western University.
• Pursuing a Master's degree or a higher degree .
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and structured thinking skills.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise, and well-organized documentation.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and quality of work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Power Platform tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Sway, and Power BI.
• Familiarity with AI tools and prompt engineering (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) is considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a structured, fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) systems such as
• MetricStream is considered an asset.

Work hours

Full-time

Duration

4 months, with possibility of extension

Work mode

Hybrid

Application deadline

June 25, 2026

How to apply

Please refer to the instructions at the beginning of the job posting. Only full applications meeting the "Qualifications" criteria sent via email will be considered.