Leadership Development Graduate Rotation Program - Start September 2027

Socket.dev; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

RRSP match

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Parental top-up

Vacation and personal days

Career development

Hybrid work

Job summary

EQ Bank is offering a Leadership Development Program (LDP) designed to accelerate your growth through immersive, hands-on rotations across core banking functions. Over 24 months, participants will rotate through Personal Banking, Commercial Banking, and elective areas to build product and strategic insight.

Final-year students in Fall 2026 are invited to join the September 2027 cohort, with opportunities to contribute to digital banking initiatives and enterprise-wide projects while being

Qualifications

• Final-year student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or related discipline with high academic performance.
• Curious, analytical, and eager to learn.
• A strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Passionate about innovation and making a difference in the financial services industry.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through core banking teams to gain hands-on experience.
• Gain exposure to Personal and Commercial Banking rotations and develop business acumen.
• Engage in elective rotations such as Digital Banking, Strategy, Risk Management, Data & Analytics.
• After 24 months, transition into a permanent role aligned with strengths and interests.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Curious

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/economics

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!

Program/Role Overview

Our Leadership Development Program(LDP) is designed to accelerate your development through immersive, hands-on experience across key areas of our business. Over 24 months, you’ll rotate through multiple teams, gaining exposure to both the core fundamentals of banking and the strategic innovation that drives our digital future.

If you are entering your final year of undergraduate studies in Fall 2026, this is your opportunity to launch your career in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment and make a meaningful impact as part of our September 2027 cohort.

Why EQB? What’s in it for you?

Being a traditional bank isn’t our thing. We believe Canadians deserve better banking–more human and more inclusive. That’s why we challenge ourselves to rethink what’s possible and deliver smarter, simpler options. Our team is made up of inquisitive and agile minds that find smarter ways of doing things. You’ll gain real exposure to the financial services industry, meaningful autonomy and the chance to collaborate with people who will encourage you to reach new heights.

At EQ, you\'ll gain more than just rotational experience. The Leadership Development Program is designed to accelerate your growth through meaningful work, broad business exposure, and opportunities to learn from experienced leaders across the organization.

You will benefit from:

• Broad Business Exposure: Build a deeper understanding of banking through rotations across key business lines and functions, helping you develop a well-rounded view of how EQ operates.

• Hands-On Experience: Contribute to real business priorities, work on meaningful projects, and develop practical skills that create value for the business and our customers.

• Mentorship & Development: Receive guidance, feedback, and support from leaders, managers, and colleagues throughout your rotational journey.

• Cross-Functional Networking: Build relationships across teams and business areas while expanding your professional network and understanding of the organization.

• Future Career Opportunities: Following successful completion of the program, you\'ll have the opportunity to transition into a permanent role aligned with your strengths, interests, and business needs.

What You Will Do?

Year 1: Building the Fundamentals (Months 1–12) – Core Rotations

You'll build a strong foundation in banking through rotations across EQ\'s core businesses, with exposure to both Personal Banking and Commercial Banking. During these rotations, you\'ll gain hands-on experience, develop business acumen, and build an understanding of how different parts of the bank work together to deliver value to customers.

Personal Banking

Gain exposure to EQ\'s digital banking business and customer-focused products and services.

You may have opportunities to:

• Learn about EQ Bank\'s everyday banking, lending, payment, and digital banking products.

• Support business initiatives focused on enhancing customer experience and digital banking capabilities.

• Participate in projects involving product development, process improvement, or business analysis.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic priorities and customer-focused solutions.

Commercial Banking

Develop an understanding of how EQ supports businesses, commercial clients, and institutional partners.

You may have opportunities to:

• Gain exposure to commercial lending and financing solutions.

• Learn how commercial banking teams evaluate opportunities and support business growth.

• Participate in financial analysis, market research, and business development activities.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to support client needs and business objectives.

Year 2: Applying Knowledge to Solve Complex Problems (Months 13–24) – Elective Rotations

Building on the banking fundamentals developed through your core rotations, you\'ll have the opportunity to tailor your experience through elective rotations aligned to your interests, strengths, and career aspirations. Elective rotations may include areas such as:

Digital Banking & Product

Help shape the future of banking through product innovation, customer experience enhancements, market research, and digital transformation initiatives.

Corporate Development & Strategy

Contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives, strategic planning, and business growth opportunities while developing skills in analysis, problem-solving, and executive-level communication.

Risk Management

Develop an understanding of how financial institutions balance growth and innovation with sound risk management through exposure to risk analytics, governance, reporting, and regulatory practices.

Data & Analytics

Leverage data to solve business problems, generate actionable insights, and support decision-making through reporting, analytics, and business intelligence initiatives.

Operations, Marketing & Customer Experience

Support initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness, customer experience, and business performance while working closely with cross-functional teams.

Other Enabling Functions

Gain exposure to the functions that support and enable EQ\'s growth through projects focused on business performance, technology, transformation, and organizational effectiveness.

After 24 months of rotations, following your end-of-program review, you\'ll have the opportunity to transition into a permanent role that aligns with your strengths, interests, and long-term career aspirations.

Who Are You?

• A final-year student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or related discipline with high academic performance

• Curious, analytical, and eager to learn

• A strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Passionate about innovation and making a difference in the financial services industry

The Interview Process:

• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial chat with our Talent Acquisition team.

• If successful, you\'ll be invited to a virtual second-round interview.

• Final, third-round interviews will be held in person.

• Final offers are expected following the final assessment stage, aptitude testing, and background checks in October 2026.

Key Recruitment Dates

Please note this is a tentative schedule and might change. We will keep candidates updated for changes.

What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]

Compensation details and benefits are provided in the original posting and can be viewed in the benefits section above.

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; RRSP match program; Employee Share Purchase Plan; Maternity/Parental top-up; Generous vacation policy and personal days; Virtual events to connect with 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.