Operational Risk Management Student (4 months) - Winter 2027

Canadian Tire Financial Services; Oakville; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Product discounts

Job summary

Canadian Tire Financial Services in Oakville, ON is seeking an Operational Risk Management Student for a 4-month winter term. You will support risk governance, data analysis, and reporting activities under the Director, Operational Risk & Resilience.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related fields, with strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and good written and verbal communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in business, finance, risk management or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support risk governance, controls assessment, regulatory compliance and risk reporting.
• Assist in collecting and validating operational risk data.
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards and management summaries.
• Maintain operational risk policies, procedures and standards.
• Assist with risk remediation tracking and progress monitoring.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business/Finance/Risk Management or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

## Operational Risk Management Student (4 months) - Winter 2027Apply: Oakville, ON: Full time: Posted 6 Days Ago: End Date: September 25, 2026 (15 days left to apply): JR164938**Our Commitment to Students**At Canadian Tire, we are committed to providing students with a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters knowledge sharing and offers key experiences to help them develop their capabilities through projects and objectives. We believe in setting specific and measurable goals that align with our business objectives to support learning and help students achieve their full potential. Our culture emphasizes learning from others, continuous improvement, agility, growth, and innovation, and we are invested in building a talented, diverse workforce for the future of Canada and Canadian Tire. Additionally, we are dedicated to building strong relationships with our student employees by engaging with them throughout their education and career pursuits and creating opportunities for ongoing communication and relationship building.**What you’ll do:**The Operational Risk Management (ORM) Student will report to the Director, Operational Risk & Resilience, and work closely with risk professionals and business stakeholders, and support risk governance, controls assessment, regulatory compliance, and risk reporting activities while contributing to key Operational Risk Management initiatives:* Support the execution of Operational Risk Management framework activities.* Assist in gathering, analyzing, and validating operational risk data from various business units.* Prepare risk reports, dashboards, presentations, and management summaries for internal stakeholders.* Support the documentation and maintenance of operational risk policies, procedures, and standards.* Participate in control testing, risk assessments, and process reviews to identify potential control gaps and improvement opportunities.* Assist with tracking risk remediation activities and monitoring progress against action plans.* Conduct research on emerging risks, industry trends, regulatory developments, and best practices.* Support third-party risk management, resilience, business continuity, or compliance initiatives as required.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote risk awareness and strengthen risk culture across the organization.* Perform data analysis using Excel and other reporting tools to identify trends and support decision-making.**What you bring:*** Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.* Interest in risk management, governance, compliance, operational resilience, or financial services.* Knowledge of operational risk management concepts, internal controls, or regulatory compliance an asset.* Experience with data analysis, reporting, or business intelligence tools an asset.* Understanding of risk frameworks such as the Three Lines Model, COSO, or Basel operational risk principles an asset.We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:* Career growth opportunities and product discounts**Broadband Salary Range:** $23.00 - $37.00 CAD hourlyOur typical hiring range is between $23.00 and $30.00 hourly. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements. We're committed to attracting top talent. For critical roles, the compensation offering will be reviewed to ensure alignment with market rate and conditions and the unique value you bring to the role.