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SUMMER STUDENTS 2026 - RISK MANAGEMENT

CompanyBDC
LocationVancouver
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 14, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As a student, you will support the Risk Management function with various tasks across different teams. Teams include Business Restructuring, Special Accounts, and Fraud & Misconduct Investigations.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
4565
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
We are BDC, the bank for Canadian entrepreneurs. Our mission is to help create and develop strong Canadian businesses through financing, consulting services and securitization, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. Through our subsidiary—BDC Capital, we also offer a full spectrum of specialized financing, including venture capital, equity as well as growth and business transition capital. BDC, Canada’s first B Corp bank. B Corps are certified Beneficial companies. Their purpose is to create value for society as well as money. They meet high standards of transparency and accountability, and create positive social and environmental benefit. Learn more at www.bcorporation.net. Social Media Community Guidelines: https://www.bdc.ca/EN/about/social_media/Pages/social-media-guidelines.aspx
About the Role

We are banking at another level.

Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC as your employer also means:

  • Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few   

  • In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1

  • A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life

  • Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more... 

Explore the BDC Way in our Culture Book

BDC WANTS TO MEET YOU! 

We are the only bank dedicated exclusively to the development of Canadian businesses. Our mission is to promote the growth of the Canadian economy by supporting small and medium-sized businesses—with a human touch and an authentic presence. 

We are also committed to fostering diversity and inclusion by recognizing the unique challenges entrepreneurs may face in accessing resources and navigating barriers. That’s why we offer tailored financing solutions and support to help businesses of all backgrounds—including Indigenous entrepreneurs, Black entrepreneurs, women entrepreneurs, and more—grow and seize opportunities.

 

This role is temporary from May to August 2026.

POSITION OVERVIEW 

As a student, you will support the Risk Management function with a variety of tasks. We have opportunities in different teams.

Business Restructuring Team

BDC’s business restructuring team help struggling businesses stabilize, recover, and return to sustainable operations.

Special Accounts Team

This team helps struggling businesses by minimizing financial losses, implementing recovery strategies, and restructuring.

Fraud & Misconduct Investigations Team

This team investigates suspected misconduct and fraud, implements preventive measures, and ensures compliance to protect the bank’s integrity and minimize financial risk.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage priorities.

  • Excellent written and oral communication.

  • Collaborative spirit and strong interpersonal skills.

  • Autonomy, initiative and attention to details.

  • Basic knowledge of financial products and concepts (interest rates, mortgages, loans, financial statements).

  • Completed at least one year of post-secondary studies in a relevant field and be enrolled full-time in a program for the fall 2026 semester.

  • Bilingualism in English and French is an asset but not mandatory.

**As part of the hiring process, we conduct background checks (credit, criminal, educational, international security) that must meet our internal guidelines. 
 

*Please note that temporary employees are not eligible for benefits. 

Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at accessibility@bdc.ca.

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Key Skills
Organizational SkillsCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAutonomyInitiativeAttention to DetailFinancial Knowledge
Categories
Finance & AccountingConsultingAdministrative
Benefits
Flexible BenefitsCompetitive BenefitsEmployee Savings and Investment PlanDefined Benefit Pension PlanWellness and Health Care Spending AccountPaid VacationPersonal DaysSick Days