Leadership Development Graduate Rotation Program - Start September 2026
Toronto
Associates – Associates /
Full Time /
Hybrid
Join a Challenger
Being a traditional bank just isn’t our thing, so we challenge ourselves to get creative in providing innovative banking solutions for Canadians.
How do we get there? With a talented team of inquisitive and agile challengers that break through the status quo. So, if you’re passionate about redefining the future of banking—while having fun—this could be your next big opportunity.
Our company continues to grow, and today we serve more than 670,000 people across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™, and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Bank's wholly-owned subsidiary, Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than six million members. Together we have over $125 billion in combined assets under management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform (eqbank.ca) one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks list since 2021.
Ready to shape the future of banking?
Join the purpose-driven, tech forward team at Equitable Bank where your ideas matter and your growth is accelerated. We’re not just another Bank, we’re Canada’s Challenger Bank™, we’re lean, agile and built for the digital age. If you’re passionate about challenging the status quo, driving meaningful change and gaining hands on experience in digital financial services our Leadership Development Graduate Rotation Program is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
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're a final year student looking to launch your career in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment, this is your opportunity to build a strong foundation and make a real impact. Join our September 2026 cohort and take your first step into an exclusive leadership journey.
What will you do?
- Year 1: Building the Fundamentals (Months 1–12) – Core Rotations. You’ll develop a deep understanding of our Commercial and Personal Lending businesses and Risk Management practices:
- Credit & Lending Foundations:
- You will be trained on all aspects of underwriting the loans including analysis of market, operational, and credit risk factors inherent in the lending decision.
- Work on your own deals, seek approvals, and gain insight on the commercial and multi-residential real estate markets
- Review credit reports, property appraisals, third party reports and make decisions on whether to recommend a loan for approval.
- Interact with brokers and other external and internal business partners
- Risk Fundamentals:
- You will fundamental management principles and how we manage risk to protect Canadians.
- Develop an appreciation for the first, second, and third lines of defense
- Understand EQB’s credit risk philosophy and fundamental risk mitigation strategies
- Review credit risk and the impacts to IFRS 9, AIRB, and Stress Testing.
- Refine technical skills in SQL, Python, and develop analytics tools for Risk Management.
- Year 2: Applying Knowledge to Solve Complex Problems (Months 13–24) – Elective Rotations. You’ll apply your foundational knowledge to high-impact projects in two elective rotations from areas such as:
- Digital Banking:
- Shape the future of banking through product innovation and customer experience design
- Conduct market research to support business unit strategy (e.g. competitive positioning, product assessments, market sizing, industry trends).
- Develop customer journey maps to find opportunities for improvements or new offerings.
- Evaluate opportunities both qualitatively through user testing research, as well as quantitatively through surveys and light financial modeling.
- Corporate Development and Strategy:
- Contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives, financial planning, and strategic decision-making
- Support the analysis and business casing for new opportunities and strategic initiatives,
- Combine skillsets across internal consulting, strategy, and stakeholder management to solve problems.
- Develop executive level presentations for the Bank’s senior leaders
- Operations, Marketing, or Data Analytics:
- Think about how we can better serve our customers as a bank via our online banking platform, mobile app and other touchpoints, such as the call centre.
- Create mission critical reporting and dashboards using PowerBI and SQL (we’ll teach you how!).
- Solve business problems, ranging from investigative analysis to predictive solutions across different business verticals of marketing, call center, mortgage business.
- Develop your data analytical skills to get to actionable insightsand work with cross-functional team to implement your recommendations.
Why EQB? What’s in it for you?
- At EQB, we also like to keep things fun with lots of opportunities to learn and grow. You will have opportunities for:
- Mentorship & Coaching: from senior leaders, subject matter experts and peers. Matches made to provide a holistic development experience. Mentorship program structed to provide regular touchpoints, feedback, and personalized guidance to help you thrive.
- Structured Learning and Development: aligned with your career aspirations
- Custom Curriculum: Blend of formal training through workshops (e.g., effective communication, data storytelling)along with recommended e-learning for individualized technical skill development
- Leadership Roundtables: Engage directly with business unit leaders in in dynamic, open forums that allows you to ask questions, gain insights, and expand your leadership mindset.
- Coaching for future leaders: Personalized one-on-one coaching to unlock your potential, clarify your aspirations, and accelerate your growth
- After 24 months of rotations, following your end of term review, you'll have the exciting opportunity to step into a permanent role that aligns with your passions and strengths!
Who are You?
- A final-year student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or related program.
- High academic performance
- Curious, analytical, and eager to learn
- A strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment
- Excellent analytics and problem-solving skills
- Passionate about innovation and making a difference in the financial services industry
How to Submit Your Application Correctly!
- You MUST be a final year student enrolled in school to be eligible to apply.
- You MUST submit your resume and unofficial transcript as one document. Failure to submit these items will result in your application not being considered.
- Application will close Sept 17th at 11:59 pm
Interview Process:
- 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 interviews will be held in person. Candidates travelling from outside Toronto will be provided accommodation.
- Finalists will participate in an online cognitive assessment and background check.
- Offers will be made in the first week of October 2025.
What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]
💰 Competitive discretionary bonus
✨ Market leading RRSP match program
🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
📝 Employee Share Purchase Plan
👶🏽 Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
🏝 Generous vacation policy and personal days
🖥 Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
🎓 Annual professional development allowance and a comprehensive Career Development program
💛 A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience
The incumbent will be working hybrid and in office time will be spent working from Equitable Bank’s additional office space located at 2200-25 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON.
Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyone’s diverse experiences and perspectives. In tandem with that commitment, we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path, but personally as well.
We commit to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you can bring your best self to the application process and beyond. All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying, an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and qualifications closely match the requirements of the position.
We can’t wait to get to know you!
