Rida Shahid

Corporate Finance Intern
@ Brookfield Asset Management

3rd Year Double Degree
@ Wilfrid Laurier University

01About

I'm a 3B student at Wilfrid Laurier University, pursuing a Double Degree in Business Administration and Computer Science. I will be joining Brookfield Asset Management as a Corporate Finance Intern, building on prior finance and accounting experience at Magna International and HTS Engineering.

My coursework has focused on financial modeling, corporate finance, and quantitative analysis, and I'm looking to apply that foundation toward a career in investment banking or asset management. Through my coursework and internships, I've developed a strong interest in corporate valuation and capital markets.

Outside the classroom, I'm active in my school's investment club, LIFA, where I serve as Director of Marketing, and I follow macroeconomic trends and public markets in my spare time. Outside of finance, I enjoy drawing, puzzles, and spending time with cats.

3.8 GPA
3+ Internships
6 Certifications

02Experience

Corporate Finance Intern

September 2026 - December 2026

Brookfield Asset Management

  • Incoming corporate finance intern, joining Fall 2026.

Financial Analyst

January 2026 - April 2026

Magna International

  • Reviewed entity-level balance sheets and income statements to identify material variances and unusual account activity, supporting financial controls and audit preparation initiatives.
  • Assisted in the preparation of Q1 business review and Q2 forecast presentation materials, contributing financial analysis, variance commentary, and reporting insights for management discussions.
  • Built Excel-based automation tools and reporting dashboards that enhanced financial reporting efficiency, reduced manual reconciliation efforts, and improved visibility for internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with divisional finance teams to investigate account discrepancies and resolve out-of-balance items through detailed financial analysis and data validation.
  • Supported M&A and integration-related analysis through the review of transaction materials, including purchase price allocation schedules and supporting financial documentation.

Accounting Analyst - Payables

May 2025 - September 2025

HTS Engineering

  • Reconciled $2M+ in monthly payables across 500+ invoices, ensuring 100% compliance with internal controls and strengthening corporate finance reporting accuracy.
  • Prepared tariff and tax compliance reports on vendor invoices, ensuring accurate allocation of costs and supporting financial reporting integrity across international transactions.
  • Analyzed and resolved vendor discrepancies by reconciling statements and managing aging schedules, improving payment accuracy and vendor relations while reducing outstanding balances.
  • Streamlined AP ledger reconciliation, clearing long-standing invoices and enhancing the accuracy of financial records used in capital allocation and treasury planning.

03Extracurriculars

Director of Finance - Alumni Mentorship Program (AMP) Club

August 2025 - May 2026

Manage budgeting and financial planning for club events, and coordinate with external partner companies to support event execution.

Director of Marketing - Laurier Investment and Finance Association

August 2024 - April 2026

Lead marketing strategy and execution for LIFA, including event promotion and outreach to members and partners.

Exam Proctor - Lazaridis School of Business & Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University

2023 – Present

Proctor exams for core first-year business courses.

04Case Competitions

Data Analysis

Macro Dashboard

Details coming soon.

Research

Student Portfolio Strategy Memo

Details coming soon.

05Resume

View my full resume below.

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Education

Wilfrid Laurier University - Lazaridis School of Business & Economics
Double Degree Bachelor of Business Administration & Bachelor of Computer Science

Skills

Financial Modeling | Financial Analysis | Capital Markets | Bloomberg Terminal

Certifications

Details coming soon.

06Contact

I'm always happy to connect with like-minded professionals — feel free to reach out.

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