COOP Program – August 2026 Intake - Ektis

About Us
Specialized, disciplined, and driven by measurable growth across every engagement.
Ektis, founded in 2025, is a financial services consulting firm built on decades of combined industry experience. Our diverse team of specialists brings deep sector expertise across the regional financial ecosystem, enabling us to turn complex challenges into practical, high-impact solutions.
As an expert-led boutique firm, we operate as an extension of our clients—partnering closely with financial institutions to translate ambition into measurable progress. We focus on building enduring internal capability and applying creative problem-solving that delivers lasting impact.
Our approach integrates real-world insights with strategic thinking and disciplined execution. We define objectives with precision, map the pathways required, and deliver outcomes that work in practice—not just in presentation decks. Every deliverable is designed to be actionable, professional, and reflective of the capabilities and results our clients aim to achieve.
 
Our Vision
Redefining financial services consulting for a new era—accelerating ideas, deepening execution, and driving outcomes that matter.
 
Our Mission
We partner with financial institutions to turn ambition into measurable results. Guided by our entrepreneurial spirit, we integrate with client teams and combine strategic clarity, disciplined execution, and creative problem-solving to deliver lasting impact and build capabilities that endure.
 
Role Focus
At Ektis, we partner with leading financial institutions, fintechs, and public-sector organizations to solve their most critical challenges. As a Co-op Consultant, you will support consulting teams by contributing structured analysis, research, and problem-solving that help shape practical, real-world recommendations.
This Co-op Program is designed to bridge academic learning with hands-on consulting experience. Throughout your training period, you will contribute to real client engagements, collaborate closely with experienced consultants, and gain insight into how consulting teams operate across different industries and business challenges.
From day one, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative environment that encourages learning, curiosity, and professional growth while helping you build a strong foundation for a future career in consulting.
 
Who We're Looking For
At Ektis, we believe consulting is about connecting ideas, insights, and people. We look for students who are curious, motivated, and eager to learn, with a genuine interest in consulting and problem-solving.
You're a great fit if you are:
What You Will Gain
Competency Framework
Our Competency Framework provides clarity on the skills and behaviors we value, even at the Co-op level. During the program, you will focus on developing strong foundations across the following areas:
Technical Capabilities
Learning and applying structured problem-solving, analytical thinking, data gathering, and high-quality research.
Delivery Excellence
Producing accurate, well-organized work, managing priorities effectively, and contributing to project objectives.
Effective Communication
Developing clear written, verbal, and visual communication skills, including professional presentations, summaries, and stakeholder interactions.
Client Exposure
Participating in meetings, workshops, and working sessions while building professionalism and confidence in client-facing environments.
Ektis Spirit
Demonstrating curiosity, ownership, collaboration, and a positive attitude while contributing positively to the firm's culture and supporting team success.