Co-op Student - IT Investment Technology

Equitable•Waterloo, ON

5d•CA$46,000 - CA$60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Equitable, we believe work should be a place where you feel supported, inspired, and empowered to grow. In our caring and collaborative environment, your curiosity is encouraged, your passion is recognized, and your contributions truly matter. Together, we create meaningful impact, for our clients, our communities, and each other. The Opportunity: At Equitable, we believe great things happen when we work together. We’re a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If you’re passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Our culture is built on care, passion and curiosity. We put people above all else, strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive outcomes. We're looking for an Investment Developer to join our team at Equitable Life of Canada! If you've got a knack for process improvement and a desire to work with application development and automation then this is an opportunity you don't want to miss! Come join our award winning organization and take advantage of this great learning opportunity! In this role you'll work alongside experienced professionals who will help mentor you as an upcoming professional. Join one of the region’s top employers and be part of something that truly makes a difference.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in a formal co-op program through their post-secondary institution.
Very strong programming capabilities, specifically in Python.
SQL query knowledge and an understanding of database structures.
An active interest in and an aptitude for investments.
Strong analytical abilities.

Nice To Haves

Low level language knowledge and experience is nice to have, preferably in C# or C++.

Responsibilities

Develop applications to improve the analytics related to securities, the communication of data and general investment needs.
Contribute to existing automation infrastructure by adding new functionality.
Support the smooth functioning of existing processes and applications.
Expand the data warehouse with new feeds and reporting enhancements.
Monitor trends and enhancements within Python open source community.
Help scale in Azure Cloud, utilizing best practices in development, deployment, and monitoring.