Requisition ID: 187336

Salary Range: 70,000.00 - 90,000.00

Please note that the Salary Range shown is a guideline only. Salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

First Generation - THRIVE Internship Program

Term: June – August 2024

Application Deadline: 11/03/2023

Are you a First-Generation College Student, expected to graduate in 2026, and interested in learning about the various areas within finance and banking?

This Sophomore Program is the perfect opportunity to THRIVE with Scotiabank!

Why work for Scotiabank?

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. We are powered by our 97,000 high-performing teammates who make a real difference globally as a leading provider of advice, products, digital experiences, and financial services. This is where you'll learn and develop your skills while being recognized for your hard work. At Scotiabank, we're passionate about bringing our whole selves to work, allowing us to create inclusive work environments for everyone to enjoy.

Global Banking & Markets provides a full range of investment banking, credit, and risk management products and services relevant to our clients' financing and strategic development needs. Our products include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, corporate banking, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed-income products, derivatives, energy, foreign exchange, and precious metals. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services the Scotiabank Group offers.

Is this role right for you?

All students are welcome to apply. We strongly encourage First Generation College Students or individuals who identify as female, black, or Hispanic expected to graduate in 2026 to apply to the Program.

The THRIVE program is Scotiabank's premiere rotational program that allows undergraduate students to job shadow across Global Capital Markets, Corporate Banking, and Investment Banking and gain exposure across banking. For students keen on pursuing a career in banking, this Program is designed to develop awareness across business lines technical, and interpersonal skills. This Program provides life-long learning utilizing job shadowing, mentorship, and classroom-style education.

Successful completion of the THRIVE program allows students to select a track in Global Capital Markets, Corporate Banking, or Investment Banking, where they will return for a Summer Internship in 2025.

What will my responsibilities look like?

Job Shadowing: Summer analysts can shadow across Corporate Banking, Global Capital Markets, and Investment Banking. In this Program, you'll learn the day-to-day across industry sectors and will have the opportunity to apply this knowledge across projects and activities.

Mentorship: Throughout the summer, you'll also benefit from a mentorship program that pairs you with Corporate and Investment Banking and Global Capital Markets mentors to support your learning and answer any questions! You will also attend regular business line fireside talks to learn all the ins and outs of working in CIB and GCM at Scotiabank.

Classroom: Within the THRIVE program, analysts receive exclusive access to Wall Street Prep courses, coding training, case competitions, Bloomberg learning, and other relevant workshops to polish and develop technical skills. Following your time in the classroom, you will gain exposure to top global executives across the Bank to learn from their experiences and network.

Skills that will enable you to succeed in this role:

• You have a proven record of outstanding academic and extracurricular achievements (e.g., part-time work, clubs, case competitions, etc.).
• You have a clearly defined interest in Finance and a keen desire to learn new concepts.
• You possess high attention to detail, quantitative skills, and professional standards.
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills and have strong problem-solving skills.

Eligibility Requirements:

• You are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program.
• You expected to graduate in 2026 (or December 2025)

• You are interested in pursuing a Junior Internship with Scotiabank in 2025
• You do not require employment-based immigration sponsorship for this program now or in the future.

All students are welcome to apply . We strongly encourage First Generation College Students or individuals who identify as female, black, or Hispanic.

First Generation College Student: A student whose parent(s) did not complete a four-year college or university degree.

How to apply:

You must apply via the Scotiabank career portal and complete all steps outlined below to be considered for this position.

1. Fill out an application by clicking the “Apply” button.
2. Submit your resume and cover letter explaining why you would be the best candidate for the role
3. Provide a transcript as a single PDF when prompted.

Successful applicants will be contacted for next steps, including a video interview.

We thank all candidates for taking the time to apply; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Scotiabank is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require accessibility accommodations during the recruitment, selection, and/or onboarding processes, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs. We value the unique skills and experiences everyone brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Accommodations (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) at any stage of the recruitment life cycle will be provided upon request.

*To be considered for student opportunities at Scotiabank, Tangerine, and MD Financial you must complete all steps above.

Location(s): United States : New York : New York City

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.