Term: January-April 2025
Application Deadline: 08/12/2024
Location: Toronto or Calgary
There’s no better way to kickstart your career than to do a co-op or internship with Scotiabank! During your work term, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of a winning team, build your network, and discover what you love – all while getting paid to do it! There’s a place for every type of student at Scotiabank and all that we ask for is that you have passion and strong AOO (Attitude, Ownership and Opportunity).
Who We Are:
Global Banking and Markets provides a full range of credit, risk management and investment banking products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients. Our products include investment banking, mergers & acquisitions, corporate banking, institutional equity sales, trading and research, debt products, derivatives, foreign currencies, and commodities. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by Scotiabank.
The Capital Markets, Sales & Trading Internship is a four-month position at Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets that is designed to introduce undergraduate and graduate students to the stimulating and dynamic environment of wholesale sales & trading. Students could be placed in one of the following areas:
• XVA Trading
• Fixed Income Derivative Solutions
• Commercial FX and DPG
• Corporate Derivatives Product Group
• Risk Solutions Structuring
• Retail FX and Precious Metals
• FX Trading
• Government Finance
• Fixed Income Sales and Trading
• Mortgage Aggregation and ABS Trading
• FICC Structuring
• Canadian Rates Trading
• Collateral Management and Funding
• Commodities Derivatives
• Global Equity Derivatives
• Prime Services
• Equity Financial Resource Management
The objective of the internship is to identify exceptional candidates for full-time opportunities or a second internship with the GBM Capital Markets team. All interns will have access to our mentorship program where students are teamed-up with a mentor who will serve as a guide for both professional and personal development. Additionally, there is a capstone project for all interns that provides them the opportunity to learn about a different business area and build additional professional relationships.
We are committed to offering you extensive opportunities for training, hands-on experience, and career advancement. Simply put, your future is our investment.
Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:
• Provide assistance to the Sales, Trading and Structuring staff on the trade floor in the execution of their day-to-day functions.
• Assist in preparing client pitches and presentations, daily market commentary and providing timely client support
• Work on research projects as required
Do you have the skills and requirements that will enable you to succeed in this role? We’d love to work with you if:
• You are currently enrolled in post-secondary education in a Business, Science, Technology, Engineering, Economics or Math discipline
• You love to learn and envision yourself working for an international organization that heavily invests in your future
• You enjoy being involved in extracurricular activities such as conferences, clubs, and competitions/hackathons
• You have a demonstrated interest and knowledge in the financial markets
• You have a proven record of outstanding achievement in academic and extracurricular activities
• You have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a collaborative environment
• You have the ability to overcome challenges presented by a constantly changing work environment
• Having a working knowledge of VBA, Python or other programming languages is a bonus!
What’s in it for you?
• You’ll be part of a diverse, collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team.
• In-depth training to prepare you for the role, as well as ongoing coaching and feedback to help you succeed!
• Exclusive student events such as Scotia Student Day, Lunch & Learns, leadership panels, and much more!
• Bank-wide orientation to learn more about Scotiabank and gain exposure to senior leadership across the organization.
How do I apply?
Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : Alberta : Calgary