Intern Spotlight: Yair Shpiler

Join us as we meet Yair Shpiler, who recently completed his internship as a? Data Governance Analyst intern in our IT & Cyber Governance, Risk & Control department. During his time with us, Yair assisted in developing policies and frameworks to protect and maximize data value. Yair is passionate about the intersection of policy, data, and technology, and was excited to be working on projects that helped Questrade continue to innovate and grow.

Yair explains, “In my early teens, I developed a keen interest in investing and personal finance. I took an active role in political and communal engagement, learning about and advocating for personal finance initiatives, and researching relevant legislation. This path led me to Questrade, where I am proud to work in an environment that values innovation and customer-centricity. Although my role is internal and not client-facing, I feel the customer centricity in every decision, coffee chat or team meeting I take part in.”?

He continues, “As an intern, I came with the goal to learn as much as I can about the company and industry during my summer here. Thankfully, my colleagues were always ready to answer any questions, and when they didn’t know, they directed my requests to other members of QFG. Every single Questrader I spoke to was willing to share about their work, and was available for coffee chats and emails. I really appreciate how everyone across QFG thinks enterprise-wide, and teams work together to help Canadians be more financially secure and successful.”

We had the chance to learn more about Yair’s experience, learn more below!

What school do you currently attend?

Schulich School of Business, York University

Can you explain your journey at Questrade Financial Group and what you did in your role:

As an intern on the Data Governance team, I have had the opportunity to assist in developing policies, standards, and frameworks to protect data and maximize its value. I have also contributed to a report on open banking and created an internal newsletter to educate fellow employees about the importance of data governance. I am passionate about the intersection of policy, data, and technology, and I am excited to be working on projects that will help Questrade continue to innovate and grow.

Can you share a few interesting things about you?

I was born and raised in Israel, and moved to Canada when I was 12 years old. I am an avid basketball player and fan, and I founded an adult sports organization that offers leagues in various sports for hundreds of students and young professionals in my community. I also love to cook and go on hikes.

Tips for future interns:

There are a lot of smart, experienced people sitting next to you that want you to learn and get better. Be curious and ask questions, develop genuine interest in what they do and be open to exploring new ways to learn and help the organization grow. A lot can be done in 4 months.?

Also, I recommended adopting organized files management habits early on. It can save a lot of time and headaches.

We believe facing challenges becomes easier when you have a team supporting you. Our approach to teamwork is that we win and lose together as a team. When you join us, you become a part of a team that has your back, and you also have theirs.

At Questrade, you will be part of an organization of like-minded people and a team that believes in the mantra “One team, one dream.” If our values and ambitions align with yours, please visit https://www.questrade.com/about-us/careers to check out our open positions.