Intern - Residential Lending Strategy, Winter 2027

eqbank; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus

RRSP match

Benefits package

Share Purchase Plan

Maternity/Parental top-up

Vacation days & personal days

Virtual events

Career development

Challenger bank experience

Job summary

EQ Bank is seeking a Residential Lending Strategy Intern in Toronto for the May–August 2026 term. The role supports Mortgage Retention and HELOC growth, collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape strategy and direction.

Candidates will apply analytical skills to provide qualitative and quantitative input for recommendations. The position involves hybrid work with in-office time at EQ Bank's Toronto space.

Qualifications

• The Residential Lending Strategy Intern will support Mortgage Retention and HELOC strategies and initiatives to drive retention and growth.

Responsibilities

• Support Mortgage Retention and HELOC strategies and initiatives to drive customer retention and growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to inform strategy and direction of the business unit.
• Use analytical abilities to provide qualitative and quantitative input for recommendations.

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: May - August 2026

The Residential Lending Strategy Intern will be responsible for supporting Mortgage Retention and HELOC strategies and initiatives to drive maximum customer retention and growth of our Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) product. They will contribute alongside cross functional teams to support overall strategy and direction of the business unit. The successful candidate will use analytical abilities to provide both qualitative and quantitative input supporting the development of recommendations to drive strategy and growth.

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.

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.