Wintrust

Winter Operations Support Co-op

Toronto, ON Full time

At FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada (FIRST Canada), we are proud to promote a workplace that fosters growth and innovation. We employ a dedicated team of enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment. Our open concept and creative culture fosters team work and presents opportunities for growth within the organization. FIRST Canada is an affiliate of Wintrust, a financial services company with more than $66 billion in assets.

Join the FIRST Insurance Funding of Canada (FIRST Canada) team.


We are a multi-year Globe and Mail / Morneau Shapell Employee Recommended workplace with an award-winning culture.


We have a dedicated team of enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.

Why join this team?

  • We have a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit
  • We offer multiple opportunities for development and upward mobility

Job description Summary

The Operations Support Intern role is part of a fast-paced team which is accountable for effectively managing a large volume of transactions including journal entry processing, work on carrier, wholesaler onboarding, data input, tracking management for broker reviews.

What You’ll Do

  • Prepare, validate and issue manual invoices
  • Process and issue Notices
  • Data input into Enhanced as required
  • Audit bank accounts
  • Convert contracts when needed
  • Validate checks as required
  • Adhoc requests
  • Manage fax queue (labeling and assigning)
  • Update spreadsheets and other reports
  • Adhere to approved processes and audit requirements
  • Notify brokers on credits and returned/undeliverable mails
  • Assist other team members as required

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities Required:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Previous financial processing and/or administration experience
  • Strong organizational, prioritization and abstract reasoning skills
  • A proactive, energetic and enthusiastic approach to your work, and a desire to go the extra mile in customer service
  • The ability to build strong relationships with team members and internal and external customers
  • Ability to multitask in a high-volume environment
  • A flexible attitude towards change and the ability to adapt to new situations
  • Knowledge of Outlook, Excel and MS Word
  • French is an asset

Training / Education / Experience Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Administrative duties practices and procedures
  • Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office software