Junior Risk Analyst; Summer Student

Are you a student or recent graduate looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in the financial industries sector? First Ontario Credit Union is excited to welcome students to work at our organization from April to September, 2026.

• Competitive wages and Career development opportunities
• Volunteer opportunities through Blue Wave
• Enhanced mental health benefits through TELUS Health
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program which is designed to improve your mental and physical health and productivity at work, school, and home

The Junior Risk Analyst is responsible for supporting the Risk, Compliance and Oversight department in a variety of areas. As a key member of the team, they support First Ontario's efforts to comply with all applicable Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) legislation and support the mitigation of risk to the Credit Union.

• Assist in gathering information from frontline teams to support case investigations.
• Enter required data for regulatory reporting.
• Record and document details from information requests within the case management system.
• Perform media scanning and upload findings into the financial crime platform.
• Provide support with AML and Fraud alert triage as assigned.
• Assist with member profile reviews within the financial crime platform.
• Support the Risk team on ad hoc projects.
• Take on additional responsibilities to cover team needs during vacations.
• Perform other tasks as needed to support the Risk team.

• Currently enrolled in post‑secondary education with a major in Business, or related field
• Demonstrated ability to recognize unusual transaction activity and fraud typologies, supported by strong investigative and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong professional communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly and respectfully.
• Proven capability to manage complex and confidential matters with discretion and efficiency.
• Experience leveraging data analytics to produce meaningful reports and confidently present findings to business partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Responsive and service‑oriented, providing timely support to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player who actively shares knowledge and contributes to collective success.
• Demonstrates high integrity, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to confidentiality and trust.
• Highly proficient using MS
• Be willing to work flexible hours when requested.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Salary: $26.51 per hour