Student, Financial Market Risk Analyst | |
| Job ID | 8E-AB-31-1A-31-41 |
| Company | Payments Canada |
| Location | Ottawa |
| Province | Ontario |
| Date Posted | 2020-09-23 |
| Posted Until | 2020-10-02 |
| Job Type | Internship |
| Job Category | Finance |
| Description | |
| Do you want to help shape Canada?s financial services industry? |Who We Are: The Canadian economy depends on the exchange of billions of dollars each day. Payments Canada is responsible for the clearing and settlement infrastructure, processes and rules essential to those transactions. Like a complex network of bridges and roads, Payments Canada connects. We connect with our system participants and stakeholders to promote value flow in the economy. And we connect payers and payees to meet the needs of Canadian businesses and consumers. In accordance with our mandate, Payments Canada also facilitates the interaction of our systems with other payment systems, both within Canada and internationally, and facilitates the development of new payment methods and technologies. |The Position The Financial Market Risk Team is integral to Payments Canada ensuring Payments Canada?s payment systems comply with Bank of Canada Risk-Management Standards and international best practices which include monitoring and reporting on financial risks that our members are exposed to by participating in our clearing and settlement systems including those currently operated by Payments Canada and the systems that will be developed as part of Payments Canada?s Modernization initiatives. We are seeking an enthusiastic student who is currently obtaining a post-secondary degree in data science, finance, economics, or related field, to support our Financial Market Risk team. This is a temporary full-time opportunity, for a four or eight month term. This position will support various initiatives, including but not limited to: - Supporting the Financial Market Risk Team and its associated activities - Reviewing current monitoring documentation and expanding the scope of reporting - Supporting the development of the Financial Market Risk Monitoring Framework for new payments initiatives - Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files. | |
| Start Date | January 2021 |
| Salary | $17.00-$20.00/hour |
| Education Requirements | Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in data science, finance, economics, or a related field |
| Experience | |Requirements - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Outstanding work ethic, ability to work in a dynamic team environment, and excellent problem-solving skills Intellectual curiosity, ability to learn quickly, and strong attention to detail - Data analysis and coding experience in any language would be consider an asset |
| Languages | English And/or Bilingual |
| Work Settings | | Payments Canada as an Employer Talent development is a priority at Payments Canada. Advancement of your skills and competencies is of mutual benefit to you as an individual and to us as an organization. Payments Canada will provide you with a team environment and organizational culture that will support continued growth and individual learning opportunities that progress you along a rewarding career path. We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce. Please let us know if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. We can be reached at hr@payments.ca. |
| How To Apply | If this role excites you, we want to hear from you at hr@payments.ca! We look forward to learning more about your past accomplishments and educational and career journey to date in your accompanying cover letter and resume. Closing Date: October 2nd, 2020 |
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