Requisition ID: 171525
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
Duration: Late June – August 2023 (10 weeks)
Location: London, England
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 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.
Global Banking & Markets 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.
Is this role right for you?
The Finance Summer Internship is an exciting opportunity to join the London-based Finance team of a Canadian Bank for 10 weeks during Summer 2023. The programme is rotational and will provide the opportunity to gain a varied experience in the different areas that make up a modern Finance division in an Investment Bank. This internship will allow you to deepen your understanding of how an Investment Bank’s Finance function works and leaning what it takes to be a trusted business advisor.
What will my responsibilities look like?
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Assist with the preparation of key regulatory reporting, tax and financial reporting returns
- Assist with Daily Limit Monitoring and investigating differences with the business
- Provide analysis to support advice to the business on managing capital and liquidity resources
- Create and prepare payment runs to ensure timely payment of expenses
- Providing detailed analysis on results and providing insight to business leaders to help make decisions
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Working on key initiatives which will help to optimise business performance
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Managing expenses in the business to drive business performance
- Gain a better understanding of the regulatory environment that Financial Institutions work within
- Ensuring a flawless controls environment
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Assist with implementation of efficient processes ensuring continuous improvement of processes & reporting
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Develop financial business analysis skills working with Projects team to plan and test for computing solutions whilst meeting appropriate requirements of efficiency and robustness
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Complete an intern project assignment and present it to the wider team
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Any other ad hoc work efforts assigned by management
Do you have the skills and requirements that will enable you to succeed in this role? We’d love to work with you if:
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You are a penultimate year undergraduate student studying a relevant degree (e.g. Finance, Business)
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You have a basic understanding of financial statements, accounting and variance analysis
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You have an analytical mindset with a passion for critical thinking and working collaboratively
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You have excellent interpersonal skills and looking to work as part of a diverse and inclusive team
How to apply:
Candidates must apply via the Scotiabank career portal and complete all steps outlined below to be considered for this position.
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Fill out an application by clicking the “Apply” button
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Submit your CV when prompted (please note a cover letter is not required)
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Successful applicants will be contacted regarding next steps, which will be formed of two interviews with members of the Finance 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 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, or Assistive Technology) at any stage of the recruitment life cycle will be provided upon request.
Location(s): England : Greater London : London
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. 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.