Brokerage Finance Intern

Who you are

• ✔ 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
• Currently 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

What the job involves

• At 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!
• 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
• Support 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

The application process

• Deadline to Apply: 13 March 2026 at 03:59 GMT

Benefits

• Retirement savings matching plan through Wealthsimple Work
• Company equity for full-time employees
• Access to Premium Client perks, including personal finance learning & advice and a boosted interest rate on deposits
• Paid parental leave (6 months topped up to 100% of salary)
• 20 vacation days per year
• 90 Days Away program
• Top-tier health benefits
• Life & disability insurance
• Generous sick and mental health days
• Employee resource plan including services like RMT, psychology, and physiotherapy
• Up to $5,000 per year for mental health supports
• Gender Affirmation benefits
• Up to $1,500 per year for professional development
• Up to $1,500 per year for wellness and home office expenses
• Employee resource groups
• Social impact hours