Enterprise Compliance Intern

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The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets.  United as a global team, we’re connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress. Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we're powering some of the nation's most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team.

Ready to be part of the action?

TMX Group is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive post-secondary student for a 4-month Enterprise Compliance Co-op placement in Toronto. In this role, you will work alongside seasoned compliance professionals to support our Enterprise Compliance Testing and Policy Management frameworks. You will execute operational control reviews, liaise with diverse business units across capital markets infrastructure to gather audit evidence, identify procedural gaps, prepare structured working papers, and track remediation action items. This opportunity offers valuable, hands-on exposure to Canada's central financial market ecosystem, providing practical experience in regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and internal controls evaluation.

• Reports to: Senior Manager, Risk Management
• Job Location: Hybrid (2-3 days in office) - based in Toronto, ON.

Key Accountabilities

• Testing Execution & Control Reviews (40%): Execute operational control testing procedures across business units in alignment with the enterprise compliance testing framework; prepare structured, audit-ready working papers, evidence logs, and process documentation according to departmental standards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Evidence Gathering (25%): Partner cross-functionally with internal business lines (e.g., TSX, TSXV, CDS, Bourse de Montréal) and functional owners to request, collect, and verify records, operational data, and compliance documentation.
• Remediation Tracking & Gap Analysis (20%): Analyze review findings to identify control deficiencies, operational inconsistencies, and policy gaps; update tracking logs for open management commitments and draft clear key findings sections for compliance summary reports.
• Policy Maintenance & Administrative Support (15%): Support the enterprise policy management framework by maintaining, updating, and publishing policies and procedures on the internal company intranet, assisting with ad-hoc departmental administrative deliverables.
• Issue Escalation & Project Management: Proactively identify potential roadblocks or testing delays, practice timely escalation, and manage multiple concurrent compliance deliverables with structured time management.

Must Have(s)

• Education: Currently enrolled in a recognized post-secondary Co-op program in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, or a related discipline (typically 3rd or 4th-year standing).
• Analytical & Detail Orientation: Demonstrated ability to examine complex operational processes, identify inconsistencies or gaps, and produce highly accurate documentation.
• Technical Skills: High proficiency with Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides) for data organization, documentation, and reporting.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confidence interacting diplomatically with cross-functional stakeholders to obtain information and manage timelines.
• Discretion & Integrity: Sound professional judgment and discretion when handling highly confidential internal audit, regulatory, and business records.
• Initiative & Time Management: Demonstrated self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently, prioritize multiple deliverables, and proactively escalate anticipated challenges.

Nice to Have(s)

• Prior co-op, internship, or project management experience within financial services, compliance, risk management, or internal audit.
• Relevant academic coursework in auditing, corporate governance, capital markets, or business law.
• Academic or practical exposure to data analytics tools or business case competitions.
• Bilingual proficiency in French and English (written and verbal) is an asset for collaborating with teams at the Bourse de Montréal.

Notes:

• 4 month Co-op Internship: January 11, 2027 to April 30, 2027
• In order to be considered for the position, you are required to submit your Knockri Assessment

Salary Range: $20/hour - $25/hour CAD. Please note that the salary range included is a guideline only. The salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

The recruiting efforts for this role are intended to fill a vacant position.

For this role AI-assisted tools are utilised as one input in the application and screening process. AI does not make final hiring or interview decisions.

In the market for…

Excitement - Explore emerging technology and innovation, as well as ventures and digital finance that shape the future of global markets! Experience the movement of the market while grounded in the stability of close to 200 years of success.

Connection - With site hubs in some of the world’s most multicultural cities, we leverage our size and structure to create rich connections and belonging while experiencing powerful global impact through our work.

Impact - More than a platform, we use our talents to power mission-critical systems that drive global economic advancement, innovation, and growth. As well, our employee-led Team Impact spreads social good via our giving strategy.

Wellness - From empathetic leadership to a culture of flexibility and balance, we believe wellness at work creates the maximum yield and a stronger “we”. Plus, with a cloud-first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time-off and leaves, we support a life well lived! 

Growth - From a growth mindset in our work, to expansion in our business, TMX is home to action-takers energized by the achievement of ambitious growth.

Ready to enrich your career with impactful work, leaders who truly care, and the flexibility and programs to help you thrive as part of #TeamTMX ? Apply now.

Please note that our company is not currently sponsoring work permit applications and the applicant must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located. 

TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.