Job Description

Logistics: Job Title: Co-op Risk Managment
Company, Department: Enterprise Risk Managment
Location: Halifax, NS - Hybrid
Type of Employment: Term - September 2024-December 2024
Closing Date: June 15, 2024
Reference Number: 2024-2864 The Opportunity:
Are you ready to apply your knowledge in the real world? We are hiring a Co-op Risk Mangement Position for the Fall Term (September 2024 - December 2024) within our Enterprise Risk Management Team.

During your time with us, you will gain exposure to what its like to be part of our ERM team.

What youll do:
Well treat you as one of our own and your key areas of responsibility will include:

• You will assist in the functions related to risk and credit reporting which will include production and distribution of various reports to senior management.
• You will assist in the daily monitoring of the commercial and trading activities to ensure compliance with Board mandated policy limits on risk and tolerance and deal structure.
• The successful candidate will also assist the credit group in researching and analyzing the creditworthiness of companies.
• In addition, you will be responsible for creating and/or working on memorandums and presentations for senior management.
• Responsibilities will also include working with a database of market and credit information, so proficiency in MS Office Suite of software (Excel in particular) is a requirement. Visual Basic experience would be considered an asset but is not required.

By the end of the work-term, the successful candidate should have a good understanding of how credit and market risk is managed throughout the company. In addition, the successful candidate will have an understanding of how enterprise level risks are tracked, managed, and reported. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to expand their MS office (Excel in particular) and Microsoft SharePoint 2016 knowledge.
Who you are:
Working as a valued part of our ERM team, you will bring:

• You must have strong skills in Accounting, Finance and/or Mathematics with a demonstrated ability to understand financial statements and ratio analysis, as well as financial analysis.
• The successful candidate must be proficient in the MS Office Suite of software (Excel, Word and PowerPoint in particular).

What we offer:
Facing the beautiful waterfront, you can find us located in Downtown Halifax. We believe in caring for our employees and are proud to offer our students:

• Perks in the office; Free Coffee & Specialty Teas, Sparkling Water Machine, FREE Access to our onsite Gym, Rooftop Patio and Private Meeting rooms and Collaboration Spaces.
• Networking and Growth; A Network of many other current & former co-op students & Social Committee offer students a way to connect with their peers with biweekly events like Keynote Speaker Series, Coffee Chats, Volunteer Opportunities and more.
• A Comprehensive and Fun Onboarding Program including facilitated group orientation sessions for all students joining us each term, and a handy Student Handbook and Technology Guide to set you up for success from day one!

Click here to learn what some of our current & former students have to say about their experience with us!


Learn more about our culture & values:
At the Emera Group of Companies, youll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help Emera to safely deliver cleaner, reliable energy to our customers and well help you become a leader of tomorrow! If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you.


Sound like the right opportunity for you? Heres How You Apply:
Apply by June 15, 2024 and let us know why this role is right for you by:

• Clicking on the APPLY NOW button in this job posting.
• Attaching your resume, cover letter or motivation, and your transcript as one single file.

The perks of joining our team? We offer::

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with 2 flexible remote workdays.
• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
• Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
• Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: Short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera:
As one of Atlantic Canadas largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canadas Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation. Recruitment & Promotion Policy:
The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.