National Advisory Services Student

At ATB, we exist to make it possible for our clients, team members and communities. Our purpose is more than aspirational. It's a real commitment we live every day through our values (what we call the ATB ID ).

About

Life at ATB is about more than work. In fact, we’re consistently recognized as one of Canada's top employers thanks to our high-care, high-performance culture, upheld by the three commitments we make to our team members:

Impact in action: No matter where you are in the organization, you're empowered to make an impact in the lives of our clients and communities.

Thrive together: We want you—the unique, authentic you—to feel safe and celebrated at work. We're on a continuous journey to build the most flexible and inclusive programs.

Ready for tomorrow: We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development.

About The Role

ATB 101 is our student work experience and engagement program that plays an integral role in the success of our business. As an ATB 101 student you will have a unique opportunity to contribute to ATB through challenging, meaningful and diverse opportunities while creating happiness for our customers and each other. Oh and we promise you’ll have a lot of fun doing it!

ATB is more than just a bank and ATB 101 is more than just a student job.

Do you want to have an opportunity to work with customers, businesses and industries that drive Alberta’s economy? Do you have a desire to understand the very core of our business and be part of the evolution of serving our customers? If so, ATB might be right for you.

Please see below to learn more about this great summer opportunity.

As part of the National Advisory team, the ATB 101 - National Advisory Services Student will have the opportunity to participate in the research, review and implementation of various projects that provide strategic value to ATB Wealth. This role will work collaboratively with leadership to identify Wealth management focused project(s) that challenge and engage the student to enhance existing and develop new skills. In addition to the challenges associated with completing a project from end-to-end, the successful candidate will gain exposure to the inner workings of a Wealth management firm and gain a deeper understanding of the different roles, skills, and knowledge that are required to service and provide an exceptional experience for our clients. The ideal candidate will possess an inquisitive & growth mindset, a business aptitude with a client obsessed philosophy and is able to thrive in both an in-person and virtual work environment.

Accountabilities

Working in collaboration with the Strategic Initiatives and/or ATB Prosper teams, position accountabilities include:

Project Management

• Taking a lead role on dedicated projects that will be completed from inception to roll out
• Setting project goals, designing and implementing a path to completion
• Conducting research, analyzing findings, making recommendations and upon approval implementing the solution
• Establishing best practices and informational resources that may be accessed by impacted team members
• Proactively engaging leadership and project stakeholders with updates on progress
• Identifying obstacles or barriers to progress, taking initiative to resolve them with support
• Determining communication practices and how to capitalize on the unique expertise of team members
  
  

Cross Functional Learning

• Participate in cross-functional areas of the Wealth Management business to learn about what they do and how they add value to the business
• Shadow and engage with client support activities within the National Advisory Services Initiatives and ATB Prosper teams
• Gain exposure to various roles, responsibilities and workflows to understand how each area contributes to the overall business goals
• Actively participate in team meetings, projects and initiatives to gain hands-on experience and insights into different aspects of the business
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of how different teams collaborate and interact to deliver value to clients
• Identify opportunities to leverage knowledge and skills from different areas to enhance processes and improve client experience
  
  

Skills, Experience & Requirements

What we expect from you:

• Enrolment in a post-secondary institution in pursuit of a business or financial focused degree
• Strong organizational and detail-orientation skills
• Experience with analyzing and interpreting data into insights
• High level of proficiency with computer applications, especially Google suite of tools
• Accomplishes tasks with some direction and/or using operating guidelines independently
• Follows instructions and defined processes for situations with some complexity and escalates more complex tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to develop strong relationships with partners
• Ability to work in a virtual environment independently and in collaboration with team members
• Eagerness to roll up your sleeves, take on and seek out new challenges
  
  

Don’t meet all the requirements on the list?

A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role—but you might not check all the boxes—we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you’re seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you.

We’re dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed—their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.

What happens next?

If you are shortlisted, you’ll hear from us after the posting closes. Check out our How We Hire page to learn more about our hiring process. If you need any accommodations throughout this process, please let us know at [email protected]

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