Data Analyst Intern

Overview

Canaccord Genuity is the global full-service investment banking division of Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. (TSX: CF, LSE: CF.), offering institutional and corporate clients idea-driven investment banking, merger and acquisition (M&A), research, and sales and trading services from offices in 10 countries worldwide. Our team of more than 800 capital markets and advisory professionals has industry and transactional expertise in several key sectors of the global economy. We are committed to providing valued services to our clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their business and operating as a gold standard independent investment bank.

Data Analyst Intern

Canaccord Genuity seeks to hire entrepreneurial, team-oriented, self-motivated, and driven professionals to join our IT Applications Department as a Summer Intern. This role is ideal for current students eager to develop strong analytical, technical, and business‑facing skills in a fast‑paced financial‑services environment. You will help support the firm’s data reporting, analytics, and operational intelligence efforts. This role will be located in Boston or New York City where our IT professionals are located.

In this role you will have the opportunity to support in any of the following areas:

Data Analysis & Reporting

Assist in creating and updating dashboards, recurring reports, and ad‑hoc analyses.
Help identify basic data trends to support operational and strategic decisions.
Support validation of data accuracy and completeness across reporting environments.

Data Management & Quality

Perform routine data quality checks under guidance from senior team members.
Help research and document data discrepancies or issues surfaced by business users.
Assist in maintaining documentation of data sources, transformations, and business rules.

Collaboration & Requirements Gathering

Work with business stakeholders to understand reporting needs and translate them into analytical tasks.
Collaborate with senior team members to support enhancements to the firm’s data models, ETL workflows, and reporting tools.
Participate in team meetings to discuss data challenges and process improvements.

Operational Support

Provide support for daily and weekly reporting cycles.
Assist in troubleshooting basic data and reporting issues.
Help maintain team documentation, process guides, and quality‑assurance checklists.

Desired Technical Skills

Basic understanding of relational database concepts
Introductory knowledge of MS SQL Server Transact-SQL an Python (coursework or project experience welcome)
Exposure to stored procedures or hands-on practice through academic projects
Interest in learning about ETL tools and data workflows

Required Qualifications

Rising senior working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Finance, or related field.
Relevant coursework or academic/side projects involving data analysis or reporting.
Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic team environment.

Driven by your success

A career at Canaccord Genuity means working for a client-centric organization with a global reach across 10 countries. We are driven to achieve for our clients, our shareholders and each other – our people and culture are at the heart of our success. No matter what your role, you have the opportunity to make a positive difference through your ideas and hard work and be rewarded for your performance.

Driven by diversity and inclusivity

Canaccord Genuity is committed to encouraging a diverse workforce and to promoting a respectful and inclusive culture in which everyone has the opportunity to thrive and realize their potential. We recognize that diversity across our business strengthens relationships, enables more innovative solutions for our clients, as well as creating a more stimulating place to work.

Building and developing a truly varied team of talented people from all walks of life is essential for tackling new global challenges, adapting to changing markets and appealing to an increasingly diverse client base.

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