About this role
Build something people loveWealthsimple's mission is to help everyone achieve financial freedom – 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 @ WealthsimpleAt 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 you’ll 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✔ Currently enrolled as a student at a Canadian post-secondary institution or technical bootcamp
✔ New graduates - Within 6 months of your graduation date
✔ Available to work full-time hours
✔ Residing in Canada
✔ Able to commute to our Toronto HQ on Wednesdays and Thursdays
Reporting to the Manager, Brokerage Finance, the successful candidate will build and shape Wealthsimple’s 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 doSupport month-end close activities for our brokerage entities by preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
Assist with daily and monthly reconciliations across brokerage cash, securities, and crypto inventory, investigating and resolving breaks in partnership with Operations and other Finance teams.
Ad hoc reconciliation of other accounts such as cash and collateral.
Assist with variance analysis and management reporting by extracting data, performing reconciliations, and summarizing key drivers of changes in brokerage revenue, expenses, and capital + liquidity metrics (e.g., RAC / excess working capital).
Assist with capital & liquidity forecast updates and provide commentary + analysis on cash movements, changes in liquidity position, etc.
Participate in documenting and updating process notes, controls, and standard operating procedures, with a focus on making workflows clearer and more efficient.
Support ad hoc projects and process improvement initiatives (for example, automation, new product launches, and reporting enhancements) that help the team scale while maintaining strong controls.
Learn about the fintech and brokerage industry and how to analyze and interpret financial and operational data in a fast-evolving, technology-driven environment.
Use AI to improve business workflows, and reporting while finding new ways to adopt AI elsewhere.
Skills you bringCurrently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field.
Has a basic understanding of accounting principles and concepts.
Has the 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 detail, combined with strong communication and collaboration skills.
Why Wealthsimple?🌸 Top-tier health benefits and life insurance
📈 Long-term group savings with employer match, through Wealthsimple for Business
🌴 20 vacation days, 4 wellness days, and unlimited sick and mental health days per year
✈️ 90 days away: work outside Canada for up to 90 days per year
👥 Employee resource groups, including Rainbow (2SLGBTQ), Women of WS, and Black at WS
🌎 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.
ICYMITechnology & Innovation at Wealthsimple: We move quickly and build thoughtfully. That means we're always looking for better ways to work — 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 — 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 – all final hiring decisions are made by people. If you have questions about how your data is used, reach out to us.