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!
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?
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.
Being a traditional bank just 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:
What You Will Do?
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.
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 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:
Commercial Banking
Develop an understanding of how EQ supports businesses, commercial clients, and institutional partners.
You may have opportunities to:
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
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.
The Interview Process:
Key Recruitment Dates
Please note this is a tentative schedule and might change. We will keep candidates updated for changes.
Activity
Date(s)
Job Posting Opens
04-Aug-26
Application Deadline
19-Aug-26
Resume Screening
August 20 - 28, 2026
Round 1 Interviews (Virtual)
August 31 - September 11, 2026
Round 2 Interviews (Virtual)
September 21 - 25, 2026
Final Round: Case Study & Presentation (In-Person)
October 7 or 8, 2026
Aptitude Test, Background Check & Final Offers
October 12 - 23, 2026
How to Submit Your Application Correctly!
- You MUST be a final year undergraduate student enrolled in school to be eligible to apply (Starting your final year in Fall 2026 and graduating by Summer 2027).
- You MUST submit your cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript as one document. Failure to submit these items will result in your application not being considered.
- Application will close August 19 at 11:59 pm EST
Posting date: 4 August 2026
Posting deadline: 19 August 2026 (11:59 pm EST)
Application Requirements:
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.
EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) is the parent company of Equitable Bank, the country's seventh-largest Schedule I bank by assets, which operates EQ Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™. EQB Inc. serves nearly 4 million Canadians and manages approximately $150 billion in combined assets under management and administration.
To learn more, visit eqb.investorroom.com and eqbank.ca.
Skills Required
- Be a final-year undergraduate student entering final year Fall 2026 (graduating by Summer 2027).
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or related discipline.
- High academic performance / strong academic record.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate.
- Submit cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript as a single document.
- Ability to work hybrid and attend in-person office time at EQ Bank Toronto office (2200-25 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON).
- Successfully complete criminal background check and credit check.
- Available for multi-stage interview process including virtual and in-person final round (case study & presentation).
What We Do
MakeBank on everyday banking: Earn high interest on every dollar Say no to fees No minimum balances Powered by Equitable Bank, a Schedule I Canadian Bank EQB Inc. (formerly Equitable Group Inc.) trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: EQB and EQB.PR.C), directly serves over 607,000 Canadians through its wholly owned subsidiary Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™, and serves over 200 Canadian credit unions that serve over 6 million of their members with products and services. Equitable Bank has grown to become Canada's 7th largest independent Schedule I bank with over a $119 billion in assets under management and assets under administration, and a clear mandate to drive real change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. At Equitable Bank, we are as invested in our employees as we are in our business. That’s why we are consistently recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers – a rating that comes from our 1,800 employees. Equitable Bank’s inclusive, welcoming, and pride-inducing workplace earned it the honour of being recognized as one of the top 50 organizations on the 2023 list of Canada’s Best Workplaces™. Founded over 50 years ago, Equitable Bank provides diversified personal and commercial banking, and through its EQ Bank platform (eqbank.ca), which has been named #1 Bank in Canada for three consecutive years on the Forbes World's Best Banks list for 2021, 2022, and 2023. Equitable Bank website: www.equitablebank.ca EQ Bank website: www.eqbank.ca Specialties Lending, Mortgages, Residential Lending, Commercial Lending, Reverse mortgages, Insurance lending, Equipment leasing , Credit Union, Trust, and Funds Management
