Skills

Communication Risk Management Monitoring Test Sales Networking Research Attention to detail Risk Mitigation Process Improvement Recruitment

Job Specifications

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

Duration: June – end of August 2026 (10 weeks)

Location: London, United Kingdom

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. We are powered by our 97,000 high-performing teammates who make a real difference across the globe as a leading provider of advice, products, digital experiences, and financial services. This is a place where you’ll get to learn and develop your skills, while being recognised 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.

Our Europe operations are located in London and Dublin and are part of our Global Banking & Markets (GBM) business. GBM provides a full range of investment banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients.

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 offered by the Scotiabank Group.

Programme Overview

Scotiabank offers an exciting opportunity to join the London-based Business Risk Management team of a Canadian Bank commencing in June 2026.

This 10-week programme is designed for students in their first year of study (or second year of a four-year degree) and will offer unique insights into many of the Bank’s business areas allowing you to learn the nature of the non-financial risk and control framework that protects the Bank.

This programme is rotational and will enable you to understand how Business Risk Management oversees the strategies employed by the Bank to mitigate risks. The rotations will comprise 5 weeks with the Business Risk Management team who support the Capital Markets business, followed by 5 weeks with the Anti Money Laundering Advisory and Control team.

What You Can Expect

During The Programme, You Will

Assist with implementing the control framework in the first line
Help to administer various monitoring activities
Prepare periodic reports for onward presentation
Liaise with other control and support functions to co-ordinate approaches to risk mitigation
Pool and manipulate sources of data for analysis and reporting
Work on new initiatives designed to enhance business performance
Assist with risk assessments (Risk and Control Self Assessments) with various desks to identify risk and suggest improvements
Assist with documenting Operational Risk Events to understand the root cause of the issues and possible remediations
Review the local regulatory environment within which the bank operates
Complete daily controls relating to remote booking
Test existing control effectiveness
Assist with preparation of governance packs to manage risk
Assist with mandatory trader supervision tasks
Identify opportunities for process improvement
Complete an intern project assignment and present it to the wider team
Any other ad hoc work tasks assigned by management
Contribute to the assessment of Sanctions, Adverse News and Politically Exposed Entities

Programme Highlights

Responsibilities

Our internship is designed to give you real insight into life at Scotiabank. Alongside your day-to-day responsibilities, you’ll take part in:

A weekly speaker series with leaders from across the Bank
Peer to peer intern presentations
Social and networking events
A CSR project that supports one of our charity partners

Who We're Looking For

You are a first-year undergraduate student (or second-year on a four-year degree)
You are available for a 10-week internship between mid-June to end of August 2026
You have a demonstrated interest in and knowledge of the financial markets
You are a self-starter with an inquisitive mindset that is willing to learn
You are proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
You are a team-player with strong communication skills
You have a strong work ethic with excellent attention to detail and a focus to deliver
You possess a reasonable standard of statistical literacy
You are eligible to work in the United Kingdom

How To Apply

Fill out an application via the Scotiabank careers portal and submit your CV when prompted (please note a cover letter is not required).

Successful applicants will be contacted regarding the next steps, which will be comprised of two interviews with members of the Business Risk Management team.

Summer Internship applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. 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

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