2025 Finance: Summer Internship
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Job Description
About Scotiabank
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas with over 97,000 employees. They are committed to providing advice, products, digital experiences, and financial services to their customers worldwide. Scotiabank believes in fostering inclusive work environments where everyone can thrive.
Scotiabank Global Banking & Markets offers a comprehensive range of investment banking, credit, and risk management products and services to support the financing and strategic development needs of their clients. Their services include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, and foreign exchange.
Summer Internship at Scotiabank: U.S. Finance
This full-time internship runs from June 2025 to August 2025 in New York City.
The U.S. Finance Internship program at Scotiabank is designed to introduce undergraduate and graduate students to the dynamic world of global banking and brokerage. The U.S. Finance team plays a vital role in the overall success of Global Banking and Markets by providing accurate and timely reporting to various key stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
• Assist U.S. Finance staff with day-to-day operations.
• Execute research projects on an as-needed basis.
• Help the Controller develop procedures for month-end accounting close and financial statement preparation.
• Create presentations for the CEO, COO, and CFO, analyzing monthly, weekly, and quarterly balance sheet and income statement variances.
• Assist in gathering data for various Finance audits, including those conducted by U.S. regulators, Public Accountants, and internal audit.
• Contribute to the preparation of materials and participate in key monthly control forums with Compliance, Legal, Market Risk, the CEO, CFO, and COO.
• Work towards improving efficiency in manual spreadsheet-based reporting processes.
Qualifications:
• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Business, Accounting, Science Technology, Engineering, Economics, or Math disciplines. Completion of the degree is expected between December 2025 and August 2026.
• Strong academic record with outstanding achievements in extracurricular activities.
• Independent thinker and decision-maker who can effectively contribute to a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a passion for working in a client-facing environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
Benefits:
• Access to experienced executives in Finance, Global Banking and Markets, and support teams.
• Networking opportunities with various business partners.
• Interactive learning sessions led by experienced professionals.
• Mentoring program with a dedicated mentor for professional and personal development.
• Opportunities for training, hands-on experience, and career advancement.
Application process:
• Apply online through the Scotiabank Career Page.
• Submit resume and transcript as a single PDF.
• Selected candidates will be contacted for a video interview.
Scotiabank is committed to inclusion and diversity. They value the unique skills and experiences of each individual and strive to create an accessible and inclusive environment for all.
