Job Description

Job ID

2429

Work Type

Hybrid

Business unit

Risk Management

Pay grade

H - OTH

Apply before

20 January 2026

Number of openings

1

Posting type

Internal & External

At ATB, we exist to make it possible for our clients, team members and communities. Our purpose is more than aspirational. It's a real commitment we live every day through our values (what we call the ATB ID).


Life at ATB is about more than work. In fact, we're consistently recognized as one of Canada's top employers thanks to our high-care, high-performance culture, upheld by the three commitments we make to our team members:

Impact in action:

No matter where you are in the organization, you're empowered to make an impact in the lives of our clients and communities.

Thrive together:

We want you--the unique, authentic you--to feel safe and celebrated at work. We're on a continuous journey to build the most flexible and inclusive programs.

Ready for tomorrow:

We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development.


ATB 101 is a student work experience and engagement program. Our ATB 101 students play an integral role in the success of our business. As an ATB 101 student you will have a unique opportunity to contribute to ATB through challenging, meaningful and diverse opportunities and make a positive impact for our clients and each other. Oh... and we promise you'll have a lot of fun doing it!

ATB is more than just a bank and ATB 101 is more than just a student job.

Do you want to have an opportunity to work with customers, businesses and industries that drive Alberta's economy? Do you have a desire to understand the very core of our business and be part of the evolution of serving our customers? If so, ATB might be right for you. Please see below to learn more about this great summer opportunity.


About the role

Please note

: This is a

temporary 4 month

opportunity.


This position has a

hybrid work arrangement.

On average, this means an average of

1

day on-site per

week at our Eighth Avenue Place office. Please note that this is subject to change due to business priorities.

As ATB's next Financial Risk Analyst Student

, you will work with the Financial Risk Management (FRM) team and be exposed to a wide suite of financial products spanning across commodities, foreign exchange, and interest rates - building your understanding of the markets that drive them.


This unique experience will give students the opportunity to learn and grow their awareness of financial institution risk management, contributing to ATB's second line of defense functions. Interacting with ATB Capital Markets, Treasury, Finance, and other groups you will gain an understanding of market risk, credit risk, and product control (middle-office) and the reporting streams used by decision makers to manage the business.


This year's ATB101 student tasks will largely centre around supporting the buildout of FRM's reference and documentation system (using Atlassians' Confluence). The successful candidate will dive deep into understanding the different facets of financial risk at ATB while grounding that learning in the development of clear and concise reference materials, links, and presentations that will be used across the organization.


Accountabilities
Build awareness of the risks associated with financial securities and derivatives. As the second line of defense, FRM is responsible for overseeing financial risks from ATB Capital Markets Sales and Trading as well as Treasury Capital Markets (TCM) risk management of the Banking Book. Use innovative tools and approaches to enhance ATB's financial risk management reference and documentation systems Develop a deep understanding of financial risk measures and how they play a key role in ATB's overall success Non-Traded Market Risk Management - Develop understanding of key risks within a bank's balance sheet and the risk management tools used to measure and monitor these risks. Liquidity Risk - Understand the importance of financial institution funding liquidity risk and key measures (LCR, NSFR) that were implemented post the Global Financial Crisis. Derivative Credit Risk - Application of statistical methods to determine the credit risk on a derivatives portfolio and ensure ATB's credit derivatives exposure (PFE) is within the risk appetite. Leverage Technology - Continue the evolution of data-driven decision making. Assist with analytical model building and visualization - dashboard development.
Skills, experience & requirements
Be passionate and motivated about pursuing a career in risk management. Currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate from a degree program with a specialization in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Operations Management. Be able to effectively prioritize and manage your time well. Have a strong sense of personal accountability. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and takes personal accountability to ensure that deliverables are of strong quality. Come with an analytical mind. Be confident to ask questions, seek information, dissect problems, and suggest innovative solutions. Eager to roll up your sleeves and take on new challenges. Be humble and confident. We encourage you to put your hand up and ask for help, when needed. After all, we are all united in our goal of customer obsession. A curious mind, a person that is always asking why but is able to balance that with extremely strong execution.

Don't meet all the requirements on the list?

A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role--but you might not check all the boxes--we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you're seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you.


We're dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed--their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.

What happens next?

If you are shortlisted, you'll hear from us after the posting closes. Check out our How We Hire page to learn more about our hiring process. If you need any accommodations throughout this process, please let us know at talentteam@atb.com

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