Trade Floor Student / Co-op

Powerex Corp.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Front Office Summer Intern/Co-op Student to join their dynamic team in Downtown Vancouver. This exciting opportunity is tailored for highly analytical individuals currently pursuing a degree in Commerce, Economics, or Engineering. As an intern, you will gain invaluable experience by supporting various teams across the organization, engaging in deal sourcing, risk management, and portfolio management. With a commitment to employee well-being and professional development, this role offers a competitive salary and a flexible benefits package. If you are passionate about energy and eager to learn, this internship could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

3 weeks paid vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Flexible benefits package

Dynamic team-oriented culture

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a highly analytical program such as Commerce, Economics, or Engineering.
• Strong analytical aptitude and critical thinking skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support various teams with deal sourcing, risk management, and portfolio management.
• Engage in financial analysis, research, and modeling tasks.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Critical Thinking

Negotiation Skills

Education

University Degree in Commerce, Economics, or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Powerex Corp. has an opening for a Front Office Summer Intern/Co-op Student. This program is designed for bright, highly analytical individuals who excelled in their high school and post-secondary education, and who are currently in their second or third years of university studies. If you are a self-starter who is passionate about energy and you have excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills, this may be an opportunity for you. Powerex intends for Co-op Students to return for future Co-op terms or to a permanent Rotational Analyst role following graduation from university.

The Co-Op role is varied as it supports numerous teams throughout Powerex. One candidate’s rotation may not be the same as another’s.

During your Co-Op term you will support one of the teams within Powerex which will give you exposure to some of the unique aspects of our business. Some examples include:

• Deal sourcing and assessment
• Risk management; including financial analysis, research, and modeling
• Market Policy and Compliance
• Portfolio management; including monthly updating of financial models and providing support to management teams

WHAT WE OFFER

• Powerex prides itself on offering a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including a flexible benefits package, 3 weeks paid vacation to start, and a defined benefit pension plan.
• Dynamic, fast-paced, and team-oriented culture with opportunities for growth and professional development, and a strong commitment to the wellbeing of our employees.
• Salary $58,000 annualized for Second Year, $72,000 Annualized for Third Year Returning Student.
• Fantastic location in Downtown Vancouver (on major transit routes, near the Skytrain and Seabus).

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate must be enrolled in a University Degree in a highly analytical program such as Commerce (Finance, Accounting), Economics or Engineering. Other desired qualifications/experience include:

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES/QUALITIES

• Naturally high analytical aptitude (e.g. top 5-10% in High School Calculus/Physics with minimal effort).
• Ability to think critically, with the capacity to multi-task in a high-pressure environment and a desire to learn.
• Self-aware, humble, and intellectually curious.
• Adaptable to rapidly changing constraints, with quick-thinking skills and an innate sense of urgency.
• Energized by learning new things and engaging across a wide range of issues.
• Logical Thinker.
• Someone who recognizes each person plays a role in the success of a team.
• Competitive as a team member, but not in competition within the team.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, resilient, and determined.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal communication, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities.

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES / QUALITIES

• AP Level courses in High School or equivalent (Calculus, Physics, Statistics and Economics).
• Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.

For more information on Powerex and why we believe we are a great company to work for, have a look at our website. If you feel up to the challenge, and want to experience the energy and achieve the extraordinary, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and completed questionnaire via our Careers page. If you do not submit a resume, a cover letter and a completed questionnaire, your application will not be processed.

Application for Trade Floor Student / Co-op

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.