Job Description

Risk Specialist

Intern

At Interac, we design and deliver products and solutions that give Canadians control over their money so they can get more out of life. But that's not all. Whether we're leading real-time money movement, driving innovative commerce solutions like open payments for transit systems, or making advancements in new areas like verification and open banking, we are playing a key role in shaping the future of the digital economy in Canada.





Want to make a lasting impact amongst a community of creative thinkers, problem solvers, technical gurus and high-performance application developers? We want to hear from you.


This is not your typical risk management internship.


We are looking for a data-savvy, design-minded intern to help us reimagine how risk is communicated and operationalized across the business. You'll work at the intersection of engineering, analytics, and business design, helping us build the next generation of risk dashboards, reporting systems, and workflow tools. You'll collaborate directly with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to bring clarity, structure, and insight to complex risk data, turning it into something people actually want to use

You'll

be responsible for

:

Design and build dashboards

that bring risk data to life--enabling smarter, faster decisions across the organization.

Prototype and iterate

on reporting templates and visualizations using tools like Power BI or Tableau.

Map and streamline workflows

to clarify ownership and show how risk moves through the business.

Document and improve processes

that support accountability, transparency, and operational resilience.

Collaborate across teams

, including business lines, corporate functions, product, technology, data, and compliance to understand risk reporting needs and elevate them into integrated, scalable systems.

Support the evolution of enterprise risk reporting tools

, helping to modernize how risk is visualized, communicated, and embedded across the organization.

You bring:

Your currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in

Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business, or a related field

at a recognized Canadian institution. You have a

strong analytical mindset

and can translate complex data into clear, actionable insights. You're fluent in

Microsoft 365

(Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and comfortable navigating shared platforms like

SharePoint and Teams.

You have hands-on experience with

business intelligence tools

like

Power BI, Tableau

, or similar platforms. You bring

attention to detail, problem-solving skills

, and a willingness to work through ambiguity. You're comfortable working

independently and collaboratively

, managing multiple priorities with confidence and focus. You're curious about how organizations manage risk and how

data, design, and systems thinking

can make it better. You're confident engaging with stakeholders and understanding how their work connects to broader business processes. You're disciplined, organized, and thrive in environments where

deadlines and quality

both matter You bring

attention to detail, problem-solving skills

, and a willingness to work through ambiguity You're disciplined, organized, and thrive in environments where

deadlines and quality

both matter. You build trust easily and enjoy working with people across different teams and levels Bonus: An

engineering background

or experience with

risk, compliance, or process design

is a plus--but not essential.

Workstyle:

Hybrid (3 days on-site)

Location:

Toronto

Term:

September to December 2025

Duration:

Monday - Friday


Interac requires employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers. We use this service to complete the following checks:

Canadian criminal record check;*
Public safety verification;*
Canadian ID cross-check;*
5-year employment verification;*
Education verification; and*
If applicable, Credit Inquiry and Social Media Check*

How we work

We know that exceptional people have great ideas and are passionate about their work. Our culture encourages excellence and actively rewards contributions with:

Connection:

You're surrounded by talented people every day who are driven by their passion of a common goal.

Core Values:

They define us. Living them helps us be the best at what we do.

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay is driven by individual and corporate performance and we provide a multitude of benefits and perks.

Education:

To ensure you are the best at what you do we invest in you


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Please note that under no circumstances shall Interac Corp. be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages, expenses, or other inconveniences resulting from or in any way connected to the actions of individuals performing such fraud. Further, such fraudulent communication shall not be treated as any kind of offer or representation by Interac Corp. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.