Copywriter

Join a Challenger

Being a traditional bank just isn’t our thing. We are big believers in innovating the banking experience because we believe Canadians deserve better options, and we challenge ourselves and our teams to creatively transform what’s possible in banking. Our team is made up of inquisitive and agile minds that find smarter ways of doing things. If you’re not afraid of taking on big challenges and redefining the future, you belong with us. You’ll get to work with people who will encourage you to reach new heights. We like to keep things fun, ask questions and learn together.

We are a big (and growing!) family. Overall we serve more than 370,000 people across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™, and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Bank's wholly-owned subsidiary, Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than 5 million members. Together we have over $100 billion in combined assets under management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. Our EQ Bank platform (eqbank.ca) has been named the top Schedule I Bank in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks 2023, 2022, and 2021 lists. 

EQ Bank | Equitable Bank has an exciting opportunity for a Copywriter to join our in house marketing team, based in Toronto. This role will report directly to the Creative Director and requires 3+ years’ experience at an in-house or external ad / digital agency with both print and digital experience. An understanding of the financial space is a plus.

The Work !

• Work confidently independently as well as part of a creative team.
• Be a self-motivated, highly organized creative individual with good attention to detail and the ability to prioritize.
• Develop impactful marketing messages that can be conveyed across channels, including direct mail, email, online ads, video scripts, branded experiences, signage, print collateral, and more.
• Maintain product and target knowledge whilst understanding the needs of assigned business units.
• Expertly craft copy to motivate conversion — making the benefits of our products simple, clear, and personally-relevant to the end user.
• Successfully collaborate with colleagues to incorporate requested changes from internal business units, legal and compliance reviewers.
• Coach and mentor less experienced writers and act as a role model with a high creative standard and energetic work ethic.
• Be enthusiastic, personable and get stuck in. Not just see this as another job, but an opportunity to have your say and develop a career in an exciting creative environment.

Let's Talk About You !

• Post-secondary education English, Communication or similar field is preferred
• 3+ years’ copywriting experience within an in-house or external ad agency
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge of Figma is an asset
• Expert in creating creative concepts and generating campaign level ideas
• Proven ability to research, self-edit and write creatively under tight deadlines
• A strong understanding of best practices for email and direct mail marketing
• A portfolio that demonstrates all of the above

What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]

💰 Competitive discretionary bonus 

✨ Market leading RRSP match program

🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

📝 Employee Share Purchase Plan

👶🏽 Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one

🏝 Generous vacation policy, personal days and even a moving day 

🖥 Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues

🎓 Annual professional development allowance and a comprehensive Career Development program

💛 A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience

The incumbent will be working hybrid and in office time will be spent working from Equitable Bank’s additional office space located at 351 King Street East, Toronto, ON.

Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyone’s diverse experiences and perspectives. In tandem with that commitment, we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path, but personally as well. 

We commit to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you can bring your best self to the application process and beyond. All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying, an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and qualifications closely match the requirements of the position.

We can’t wait to get to know you!