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Fraud Analyst Intern Jobs in Calgary, AB (NOW HIRING)

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Fraud Analyst Intern information

What does a fraud analyst intern do?

A Fraud Analyst Intern assists in identifying and investigating potentially fraudulent activities within an organization, often in the banking or e-commerce sectors. Their responsibilities typically include analyzing transaction data, reviewing suspicious account activity, and helping to implement fraud prevention measures. They work under the supervision of experienced fraud analysts and gain hands-on experience with fraud detection tools and reporting processes. This role helps interns develop analytical and problem-solving skills while learning about risk management and compliance.

What types of projects or tasks can a fraud analyst intern expect to work on during their internship?

As a Fraud Analyst Intern, you can expect to assist with analyzing financial transactions, identifying suspicious activities, and supporting investigations into potential fraudulent activity. Typical tasks may include reviewing flagged transactions, compiling data reports, and contributing to the development of fraud detection strategies. Interns often work closely with senior analysts and cross-functional teams such as compliance, risk management, and IT, gaining hands-on experience with industry tools and methodologies. This collaborative environment provides valuable insight into both technical analysis and the broader business impact of fraud prevention.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fraud analyst intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fraud Analyst Intern, you need strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a foundational understanding of finance or data analysis, often supported by coursework in business, statistics, or computer science. Familiarity with fraud detection tools, Excel, SQL, and sometimes entry-level knowledge of analytics platforms like SAS or Python is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and effective communication help you stand out in identifying and reporting suspicious activities. These skills and qualities are essential for accurately detecting fraud patterns and supporting organizational risk management.

What are the most commonly searched types of Fraud Analyst jobs in Calgary, AB?

The most popular types of Fraud Analyst jobs in Calgary, AB are:

Infographic showing various Fraud Analyst Intern job openings in Calgary, AB as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Internship, and 67% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Co-op/Intern - Forensic Disputes & Investigation (FDI) Calgary or Vancouver | January - April 2027

Calgary, AB • On-site

CA$48K - CA$60K/yr

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago


Job description

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters apeople-first culturewith a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

Ready tosharpen your critical thinking,level up your analytical toolkit, andenhance your Excel-based financial modeling skills? Join BDO's Forensic Disputes & Investigation ("FDI") team in Calgary or Vancouver and apply your classroom learning to complex, real-world business and legal challenges.

This is a net new role and as a Co-op Student or Intern, you will:

  • Develop aforensic mindset, learning how to detect patterns, identify red flags, and connect financial, operational, and legal evidence.
  • Strengthen yourfinancial modeling skills in Excel, working on loss quantification, economic analyses, and scenario-based models.
  • Gain hands-on exposure tofraud investigations, commercial insurance claims, and litigation supportfiles.
  • Grow yourcommunication, client service, and teamwork skillsby collaborating with experienced professionals and clients across Western Canada and nationally.

This is a unique opportunity to explore the world ofinvestigative and forensic accountingwhile being mentored by a high-performing national team of specialists.

What you'll be doing

You will be an integral part of our dedicated team providing investigative, litigation support, and insurance advisory services. In this role, you will:

  • Support relationships with BDO's current and prospective clients.
  • Actively participate in discussions and meetings with engagement teams to plan work, perform tasks, and deliver excellent client service.
  • Work with the engagement team on FDI matters such as:
    • Forensic investigations:Fraud, corruption, money laundering, and misappropriation of assets.
    • Commercial insurance claims:Economic analysis of business interruption, product loss, and cyber claims.
    • Litigation support:Accounting analysis related to shareholder disputes, breach of contracts, commercial and intellectual property matters, construction disruption and delay claims, and accounting/financial reporting disputes.
  • Examine financial records and documentation, analyze financial data, build financial models, and summarize key observations.
  • Conducteconomic and industry researchto support engagements.
  • Contribute to the preparation offinancial and loss quantification modelsused by the team in forensic analyses.
  • Assist in draftingclear, concise reports and presentationsfor clients.
  • Develop relationships with peers within BDO and externally with clients and prospective clients.
  • Supportbusiness development activitiesand internal practice initiatives.

How we define success in this role

Success in this role is about both your contribution and your growth:

  • You live BDO's core values in all aspects of your work:Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.
  • You bring a positive, professional mindset and consistently deliverhigh-quality work.
  • You focus oneffective, timely service deliveryon assigned tasks and look for ways to improve processes and outcomes.
  • You contribute to aninclusive, engaging work environment.
  • You actively adoptdigital tools, data analytics, and innovative approachesto enhance how we work.
  • You invest in your own development throughongoing learning and professional growth.

Your experience and education

You'll be most successful in this role if you:

  • Are enrolled in a post-secondary program specializing inAccounting, Finance, Business or related fields, with the intention of pursuing theCPA designation.
  • Have a strong interest in building a career inInvestigative and Forensic Accounting.
  • Have a genuine desire to provideoutstanding client serviceand a willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Can workindependently, while also contributing effectively in ateam environment.
  • Bring stronganalytical and problem-solving skills, with curiosity and attention to detail.
  • Haveexcellent communication skills, and can articulate ideas clearly in both written and verbal formats.
  • Canprioritize competing deliverablesand manage varying deadlines.
  • Are proficient inMicrosoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and eager to deepen your technical skills.
  • Have experience or a strong interest in usingdata analytics tools. Any exposure to advanced data analysis, including tools such asPower BIandTableau, will be considered an asset.

The expected compensation range for this role is $48,000-$60,000.


Why BDO?
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2026. This recognition is a milestone we're thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.


At BDO, our people experience is guided by three core pillars-Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what's next - shaping how we support our people, serve our clients, and grow together.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

  • We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
  • We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
  • We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.
  • We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose
  • We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what's next and help shape the future of our firm

Giving back adds up:Where company meets community.BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy. We're committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts:
We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone. We recognize and celebrate the unique experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring - and that these experiences strengthen how we work together. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our application process is both inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.


Flexibility:
All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It's about creating work experiences that meet everyone's needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

BDO may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all employment-related outcomes are made by BDO personnel.

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