Student, Finance Opportunities (Fall Co-op Term)

Description

Student, Finance Opportunities

At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients.

As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.

Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day.

You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.

What we provide :

Fidelity offers you the chance to build a career, develop professionally and explore different career paths throughout the company.

Students are placed into an area of interest and will be provided with a mentor to support them throughout their journey.

We offer our students an extensive training program to help enhance skills in communication, public speaking, networking, business etiquette and emotional intelligence.

Fidelity proudly supports various non-profit organizations and provides students with the opportunity to volunteer to make a difference in their community.

You’ve worked hard to prepare yourself for a great career. No matter what your undergraduate degree is in, there is an opportunity for you at Fidelity.

Roles we have available :

Please indicate which position you are interested in on your cover letter :

Student, Financial Analysis

As a student in Financial Analysis, you will have the opportunity to :

• Learn about current market trends and how it impacts a mutual fund company.
• Partner with various teams across Fidelity and how finance provides support to those areas.
• Prepare monthly management reporting process by compiling financial and operation data.
• Complete financial analysis on the sales, operations and financial data to understand key variances and trends.
• Assist with the development and testing new finance reporting tools.
• Participate in several research projects focusing on the mutual fund industry with the purpose of learning about the industry, key trends and the competitive landscape.
• Provide support to finance organizational goals and other ad hoc assignments

Student, Financial Reporting

As a student in Financial Reporting, you will have the opportunity to :

• Assist with the month-end management reporting process by compiling financial and operation data. Such reports are used by management through the organization and expense report audits
• Assist with the development of a data governance structure for the FIC finance organization and the documentation of key processes
• Actively participate in the monthly, quarterly and year-end close by performing critical accounting functions for the FIC and FCAM business units

As a student in FCC Finance, you will have the opportunity to :

• Complete financial analysis on the sales, operations, and financial data to understand key variances and trends.
• Perform post mortem on pricing decisions review actual vs. forecast for financial performance; provide recommendations on ways to improve pricing decisions
• Support the analysis of third-party depository clearance and settlement costs
• Assist with the development and testing new finance reporting tools
• Update documentation for Finance policies and procedures
• Participate in a number of learning opportunities focusing on the brokerage industry with the purpose of learning about the industry, key trends and the competitive landscape
• Provide support to finance organizational goals and other ad hoc assignments.

What we’re looking for :

• Working towards a university degree in finance, commerce, business or economics
• Analytical skills including working knowledge of financial terms and ratios
• Ability to manage projects, juggle multiple priorities and manage deadlines
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office especially PowerPoint and Excel, advanced Excel skills are an asset (i.e. Marcos, VBA coding).

Experience with Microsoft Access is an asset

• You must be currently enrolled in a registered co-op program to be considered for these positions
• You must also be available on a full-time basis for the duration of the co-op term

Instructions :

Please provide a copy of your resume, cover letter and transcript.

Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.

We care a lot about fostering a compassionate, people-centric culture, and are proud to have been named one of Canada’s Top 100 employers for the last five years.