Intern - Data Scientist, Winter 2027

EQ Bank | Canada's Challenger Bank; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus

RRSP match

Benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Career development

Job summary

EQ Bank is seeking a Data Science Co-op for Jan–Apr 2027 in Toronto to transform data into actionable insights supporting customer growth and business objectives.

You will contribute to customer analytics, predictive modeling, and performance measurement to personalize journeys, improve marketing effectiveness, and identify profitability opportunities.

Qualifications

• An academic focus in mathematics, statistics, business, or a quantitative discipline.
• Hands on experience with programming languages such as PySpark, SQL, or Python.
• Expert in MS Office, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Detail oriented and ability to propose creative solutions.
• Capability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and independently execute assigned work.
• Team player and results oriented.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer, campaign, and business data to generate insights that support onboarding, activation, engagement, and growth strategies.
• Assist in developing, monitoring, and evaluating NBA strategies using analytics, modeling, and testing methodologies.
• Support analysis of customer journeys and marketing campaigns to improve customer experience.
• Build and maintain reports, dashboards, and performance tracking tools for key metrics.
• Partner with Marketing, Product, and Analytics to support data-driven decision-making.
• Help automate and improve data preparation, reporting, and analytical processes.
• Communicate insights clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

PySpark

SQL

Python

Mathematics

Statistics

Excel

PowerPoint

Team player

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Education

Mathematics or Statistics

Tools

SQL

PySpark

Python

Job description

Join a Challenger
At EQ, we're remaking banking so every Canadian gets ahead, every day. Serving nearly 4 million Canadians from coast to coast, we offer a wide variety of financial services from banking and lending, to trust and credit union solutions.
We’ve been at this since 1970, challenging the conventions of traditional banking with smarter, faster, and more connected financial experiences.
What’s kept us moving? The people behind it all: challengers who ask better questions, push back on old assumptions, and look for a better way forward.
If you’re driven to help reshape how banking works for Canadians and the businesses that power our economy, this could be your next big opportunity.
We can’t wait to get to know you!

Work Term: January - April 2027

The Data Science Co-op assists in transforming data into actionable insights that support customer growth and business objectives. The role contributes to customer analytics, predictive modeling, and performance measurement initiatives that help personalize customer journeys, improve marketing and channel effectiveness, and identify opportunities to enhance customer engagement and profitability.

The Core Responsibilities of the Job

• Analyze customer, campaign, and business data to generate insights that support customer onboarding, activation, engagement, and growth strategies.

• Assist in developing, monitoring, and evaluating Next Best Action (NBA) strategies using analytics, modeling, and testing methodologies.

• Support the analysis of customer journeys and marketing campaigns to identify opportunities to improve customer experience and business performance.

• Build and maintain reports, dashboards, and performance tracking tools to monitor key business metrics.

• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Product, and Analytics, to support data-driven decision-making and campaign measurement.

• Help automate and improve data preparation, reporting, and analytical processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.

• Communicate insights and findings in a clear and concise manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Let’s Talk About You!

• An academic focus in mathematics, statistics, business, or a quantitative discipline.

• Hands on experience with programming languages such as PySpark, SQL, or Python.

• Expert in MS Office, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint.

• Detail oriented and an ability to propose creative solutions.

• Capability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Ability to prioritize and independently execute assigned work.

• Team player and results oriented.

How to Submit Your Application

• In ONE document, please submit your transcript and resume. Failure to do so will result in your application not being considered.

What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]

• Competitive discretionary bonus
• Market leading RRSP match program
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
• Generous vacation policy and personal days
• Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
• Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program
• A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience

The incumbent will be working hybrid and in office time will be spent working from EQ Bank’s additional office space located at 2200-25 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

EQ is committed to building an inclusive, accessible environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe our organization is stronger - and our people thrive - when we honour and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives. We’re equally committed to supporting your growth, both professionally and personally.

We provide a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require accommodations at any stage, we will work with you to ensure you can bring your best self to the process and beyond.

As part of our recruitment process, EQ uses AI to help screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position. All AI-enabled outputs are reviewed and validated by our talent team. All candidates considered for hire must successfully complete a criminal background check and credit check. While we appreciate every application, an EQ recruiter will contact only those whose skills and experience most closely match the requirements of the role.

EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) is the parent company of Equitable Bank, the country's seventh-largest Schedule I bank by assets, which operates EQ Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™. EQB Inc. serves nearly 4 million Canadians and manages approximately $150 billion in combined assets under management and administration.

To learn more, visit eqb.investorroom.com and eqbank.ca.