Student Ii

**Student Co-op opportunity (8-month term), Finance & Settlement**

Are you a tech-savvy, socially conscious and ambitious student looking to gain valuable experience in the financial services industry? Do you want a co-op opportunity where you can make an impact and learn along the way? Join our dynamic team at First West Credit Union for an exciting opportunity that will kick-start your career and empower you to make a meaningful difference in your community

**Who we are**:
We are not your average workplace - we embrace diversity, value authenticity, and thrive on collaboration We are a forward
- thinking financial cooperative We believe in the power of the students, and we think you can help us shape the future of financial services

You may have heard of cooperatives before... Some of them sell sporting goods, some of them sell groceries or fuel. We all believe that we can achieve more together than we can on our own

Our members empower us to put people before profits and work in their true interests. By providing world-class banking services, the best financial advice in Canada and an approach that centers around our members, we simplify lives, helping members and communities thrive

**What’s in it for you**:

- Access to a First West mentor matched with you based on your interests
- A supportive team ready to support you in your career development
- Extensive learning in Finance and Settlement
- An orientation program to set you up for success during your work term
- Opportunity to be part of the student community at First West
- Networking and educational sessions with various First West leaders
- Access to professional development workshops and trainings regarding Finance and/or Accounting and career development

**What you’ll do**:

- Contribute to Finance departmental objectives
- Gain experience in reconciliations, bank statements and an understanding of the clearing process of a financial institution
- Provide excellent Customer Service to the organization
- Assist with monthly reporting to support the business (using tools like Excel)
- Develop your professional network in a supportive, collaborative environment
- Participate in our mentorship program and connect regularly with a Finance leader
- Connect with the First West student community
- Fast track to future new grad opportunities at First West Credit Union

**What you bring**:

- Enrollment in an undergraduate degree with a concentration in Accounting, Finance, etc.
- A passion for pursuing a career in Finance and/or Accounting
- Experience with one or more of the Microsoft Office suites (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- An appetite to quickly learn new concepts, systems, and software
- An interest in the introduction of new ideas, original and creative thinking
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Analytical, organized, and great attention to detail