Part-Time

Brand Ambassador

My Beacon

My Beacon

11-50 employees

Digital banking for Canadian immigrants

No salary listed

Toronto, ON, Canada

In Person

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Public Speaking
Social Media
Requirements
  • Currently enrolled as a student at a recognized Canadian university or college.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A proactive, creative, and positive attitude with a passion for helping others.
  • Active involvement in campus organizations, student groups, or extracurricular activities.
Responsibilities
  • Represent Beacon, promoting its services and resources.
  • Engage with students through social media and in-person interactions.
  • Organize and participate in events that connect people with Beacon.
  • Build relationships with campus clubs, organizations, and communities to expand Beacon's reach.
  • Distribute promotional materials and communicate Beacon's value.
  • Gather and share user feedback for service improvements.
  • Share content and promotions focused on affordable remittance and financial literacy.
  • Engage followers on social media (Instagram, Facebook, X, WhatsApp, TikTok, LinkedIn) to raise awareness and encourage sign-ups.
  • Organize and host webinars and events on topics like financial literacy, the Canadian financial system, and Beacon's services.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in student organizations or leadership roles is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge or experience related to challenges faced by international students is highly desirable.
  • Experience with social media marketing is a plus.

My Beacon provides financial services tailored for immigrants in Canada through the My Beacon mobile app, acting as a centralized platform for banking and settlement needs. Its main offering is the Beacon Money account, a digital wallet that supports daily spending and lets users withdraw cash at any VISA-enabled ATM worldwide without Beacon fees. It also offers Beacon Remit, an RBI-approved platform for international money transfers, and Beacon Planning Lists to guide users through immigration and settlement steps. The company uses a direct-to-consumer model and forms strategic partnerships (for example with Wellconnect Services Inc.) to broaden its reach and integrate financial services into the broader newcomer support ecosystem. In short, My Beacon aims to simplify banking, remittance, and settlement for newcomers by providing convenient digital tools and a supportive network.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$3.9M

Headquarters

Canada

Founded

2023

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Canada's immigrant population of 8.3 million drives sustained demand for specialized financial services.
  • Global remittance flows exceed $831 billion annually, with Canada as top sender.
  • Fintech super apps show 60% retention rates due to integrated settlement tools and guidance.

What critics are saying

  • RBI revoked Beacon Remit approval for compliance lapses, eliminating 30%+ of user funding sources.
  • Neo Financial launched competing pre-arrival wallet with lower fees and university partnerships.
  • BMO terminated corporate banking partnership over MSB risk exposure from unproven immigrant lending.

What makes My Beacon unique

  • Pre-arrival account opening eliminates Canada-specific documentation requirements for immigrants.
  • Integrated super app combines settlement guidance, money transfers, and daily banking in one platform.
  • Beacon Remit offers RBI-approved direct transfers from India, addressing largest immigrant source market.

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

16%
Business Wire
May 23rd, 2024
Beacon Launches with CAD $5.25M Seed Round to Develop Purpose-Built Super App Supporting Canadian Immigrant Journey

Beacon, a new solution built to facilitate smooth transitions for immigrants relocating to Canada, has completed a CAD $5.25 million seed round and of

BetaKit
May 22nd, 2024
Paytm, PSP Investments alumni announce $5.25 million to build a super app for Canadian immigrants called Beacon

Toronto and Montréal-based FinTech startup Beacon has emerged from stealth, announced $5.25 million CAD in previously undisclosed seed funding, and launched the first iteration of its planned 'super app' for Canadian immigrants.