Product Strategy Intern, Financial Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Product discounts

Job summary

Canadian Tire Bank is seeking a student to support strategic development and evaluation of new financial products and customer-facing features. You will conduct market research, analyze data, and help prepare business cases for senior stakeholders.

You will engage with cross-functional teams to deliver key initiatives, gather insights from industry partners, and assist in executive-level presentations and planning activities throughout the internship.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Business, Commerce, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in financial services, product management, product strategy, consulting, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities, challenge assumptions, and develop thoughtful recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear and compelling messages tailored to different audiences.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse stakeholder groups and influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Demonstrated interest in product management, innovation, customer experience, and broader business strategy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, with the ability to develop compelling presentations and communicate strategic concepts effectively; strong working knowledge of the broader Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategic development, evaluation, and delivery of new financial products, services, and customer-facing features for Canadian Tire Bank.
• Conduct market research and environmental scans to identify industry trends, emerging technologies, best practices, and opportunities to enhance the customer experience.
• Perform competitive analysis to understand market positioning, product features, and strategic opportunities that inform business decisions and product development initiatives.
• Analyze customer, business, and market data to develop insights, identify opportunities, and support the creation of business cases and strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Canadian Tire Bank and Canadian Tire Corporation to support the delivery of key strategic initiatives and product enhancements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, industry participants, and agency partners to gather insights, evaluate opportunities, and support the development of innovative customer solutions.
• Assist in the development of presentations, recommendations, and executive materials to communicate findings, opportunities, and project progress to stakeholders.
• Support project planning, execution, and implementation activities to help deliver strategic priorities on time and within scope.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

PowerPoint

Excel

Education

Post-secondary program in Business, Commerce, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, Marketing

Tools

MS Office Suite

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Canadian Tire Bank is seeking a student to support strategic development and evaluation of new financial products and customer-facing features. You will conduct market research, analyze data, and help prepare business cases for senior stakeholders.

You will engage with cross-functional teams to deliver key initiatives, gather insights from industry partners, and assist in executive-level presentations and planning activities throughout the internship.