Co-op, Risk Management
Emera Inc•Halifax, NS
•Onsite
About The Position
We are currently seeking a Co-op, Risk Management student for the Fall 2026 term (September 7 – December 18) within our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team. This 16-week opportunity offers hands-on experience supporting risk and credit functions in a dynamic energy and trading environment. In this role, you will gain valuable exposure to enterprise risk management practices, including credit analysis, risk reporting, and monitoring of commercial and trading activities. You will collaborate closely with professionals across the organization, building a strong foundation in financial analysis and risk management.
Requirements
- Motivated and analytical student pursuing an undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field (or a Master’s student in a corporate residency program), with an interest in risk management and financial analysis.
- Strong skills in accounting, finance, and/or mathematics, with the ability to understand financial statements, ratio analysis, and financial analysis
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Visual Basic is considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation and distribution of risk and credit reports for senior management
- Support daily monitoring of commercial and energy trading activities to ensure compliance with risk policies and limits
- Contribute to credit analysis by researching and assessing the creditworthiness of companies
- Work with market and credit data to support reporting and analysis activities
- Assist in the preparation of memorandums and presentations for senior management
- Support enhancements and automation initiatives using Microsoft SharePoint workflows, tasks, and metadata
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of the corporate Risk Dashboard and Energy Trading Risk Management database
- Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system and product enhancements
- Provide general support to the Enterprise Risk Management team
Benefits
- Free Coffee Machine
- Specialty Teas
- Sparkling Water Machine
- Access to our onsite Gym
- Rooftop Patio
- Private Meeting rooms and Collaboration Spaces
- Networking and Growth opportunities
- Student Social Committee events
- Keynote Speaker Series
- Virtual Coffee Chats
- Games
- Comprehensive and Fun Onboarding Program
- Facilitated group orientation sessions
- Student Handbook and Technology Guide
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Career Level
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