Co-Op Student - Quantitative Risk

Location: Surrey, Vancouver - GVA
Job Type: Co-Op Student
myWork Options: In-person, Hybrid
Starting Salary Range: $22.5/hr
Background Screening Requirement:

Enhanced Criminal Record Check (every 5 years)

Credit Check (every 5 years)

Social Media Check (every 5 years)

Identity Verification

Education Verification

Employment Verification

References

What's the job?
You will get exposure to the entire financial modelling software development cycle. You will focus on coding and testing financial software to model interest rates and liquidity risks in banking institutions. If you like computer programming and solving complex problems and are interested in learning more about how banks optimize their risks, this is your role.
What you'll get to do:
Model Monitoring:

You will be provided with detailed instructions and documentation on how to evaluate the performance of our various models and will:

Gather portfolio performance data.

Analyze the data through pre-programmed software.

Report the results of your model performance analyses

Model Development:

You will be provided with detailed documentation describing the various desired functionalities of the financial software and will:

Program the source code in Python.

Test it and resolve potential issues encountered during testing.

Document the results of your test cases.

What are we looking for?

Enroll in the following bachelor's programs: engineering, computer sciences, business, and economics.

Desire to use and deepen computer programming skills (Python) is a must.

Familiarity with the following functionalities in Python as an asset: file input/output, plotting, data frames, and vectorization.

There is no requirement for an in-depth understanding of financial modelling.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Coast Capital
Don't meet every single requirement? At Coast Capital, we believe everyone has potential. We are committed to building better, brighter, more inclusive futures for everyone - including our employees. We see the potential in our employees to achieve amazing things and want to invest in your future. If you're excited about this career opportunity and your experience may not perfectly align with every qualification in this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Coast Capital.
At Coast Capital, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black, and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people of diverse sexual and gender identities and women. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise benefit of our employees, our members, and our community.
We strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our candidates with different abilities. If you require any accommodations, please contact accessibility@coastcapitalsavings.com or call 778-391-5836. We will work with you to meet your needs.

Why join Coast Capital Savings?

Purpose is our North Star. We look at everything through our purpose. It informs the advice we provide our members, the experiences and products we create, and the programs we build to support our employees and communities.

Committed to inclusion and engagement. We have an ongoing focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion and routinely track how we're doing, and what we need to do to keep improving. We foster a culture where everyone can feel safe to be who they really are and thrive.

A career that grows with you. We believe in developing our people and promoting from within. Many employees have spent decades, and sometimes their entire careers, with Coast Capital and have progressed from the frontlines to senior leadership.

Work where you're most effective. In 2020 the world changed, and that includes how we work. In response to COVID-19 we launched myWork, which gives employees flexibility in where they work based on the nature of their role.

Benefits that flex to the needs of you and your family. We offer comprehensive, customizable benefits for you and your family, so you can choose what fits best for you and your lifestyle.

Retirement options. We also take care of our employees once they retire. That's why we offer the choice of a defined contribution or defined benefit pension plan or RSP's.

Mortgage and auto financing benefits. Employees save thousands on their mortgages and auto loans with best-in-category benefits.

Real Recognition. We recognize excellence throughout the year, through an online community that lets employees give kudos and thanks throughout the year. We're human, which means we like to have fun with events, celebrations, and recognition throughout the year.

An award winning culture. We're a Platinum member of Canada's Best Managed Companies and are regularly recognized by Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures and the BC Top Employers Awards.

We reinvest 10% back into the community. When we do well, our communities do well. That's why since 2000 we've invested over $90 million into our member's communities.

Double your impact. Through our employee volunteer program, Coast Capital donates $10 for every hour you volunteer to a Canadian charity or non-profit of your choice.

D&I at Coast At Coast Capital, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We're not all the same and we like it that way. We don't just accept differences - we celebrate, support, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our members, and our community. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

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