In this role, you will have the opportunity to: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.What you'll bring: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.Why Wealthsimple?🤑 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 yearWhat past interns have said about their experience at Wealthsimple:"I absolutely loved the term here and had a great chance to learn new things and meet many amazingly talented people! I also really appreciated the mentorship program, having someone who was an alumni from my school+program was a great chance to learn more and help plan my career and academic journey!""A lot of autonomy and trust from teammates; In-person office experience allowed for a lot of deeper friendships; I genuinely like the Wealthsimple product which made it very exciting to work on it""The other interns were really a highlight as well as all of the things that y'all planned for us. I also would say my own team really made me feel at home and welcomed. I love the codebase and engineering tools a lot and will miss it!"With over 1,000 employees coast to coast in North America, be a part of our Canadian success story and help shape the financial future of millions — join us!Read our Culture Manual and learn more about
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how we work.Technology & Innovation at WealthsimpleWe believe the future belongs to those who innovate boldly. At Wealthsimple, every team member is expected to lean into new technologies, including AI and tooling, to rethink how we work, solve problems faster, and create even greater value. We're looking for people who are not just comfortable with change but energized by it. Our commitment is to build a company that evolves at the pace of the world around us, and we want you to help lead that future.DEI StatementAt Wealthsimple, we are building products for a diverse world and we need a diverse team to do that successfully. We strongly encourage applications from everyone regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.Accessibility StatementWealthsimple provides an accessible candidate experience. If you need any accommodations or adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know, and we will work with you to provide the necessary support and make reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation. We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices and welcome any feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
