2026 Finance, Summer Internship

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.

At Scotiabank, we’re passionate about bringing our whole selves to work, allowing us to create inclusive work environments for everyone to enjoy.

Scotiabank 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, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, and foreign exchange.

We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by the Scotiabank Group.

Summer Interns will have access to experienced Finance, Global Banking and Markets, and support team executives, as they network and interact with various business partners that support a full-service brokerage and banking organization.

The program involves frequent interactive learning sessions led by our experienced professionals.

Interns will also have access to our Mentoring program where students will be teamed-up with a mentor who will serve as a guide for professional and personal development.

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?

The U.S. Finance Internship program at Scotiabank is designed to introduce undergraduate and graduate students to the stimulating and dynamic environment of a full-service global banking and brokerage business.

The main function of the U.S. Finance team is to contribute to the overall success of the Global Banking and Markets business by providing timely and accurate reporting to various key stakeholders.

Stakeholders include, regulatory reports provided to U.S. regulatory organizations, management reporting provided to executives and line of business heads, consolidated financial information supporting the overall banks results shared with investors, and capital reporting for bankers to access how to size and price deals when servicing Scotiabank clients.

The U.S. Finance team works closely with the Global Banking and Markets Business, and other support areas in providing, guidance on new business initiatives, forecasting and planning, and maintaining budgets throughout the year.

What will my responsibilities look like?

• Provide assistance to the U.S. Finance staff on the execution of their day-to-day functions
• Execute research projects and Python-based reconciliation processes for the Capital Reporting Team on an ad hoc basis
• Assist the Controller is in the development of procedures covering the month-end accounting close preparation of the financial statements
• Prepare presentations for the CEO, COO, and CFO providing commentary for monthly, weekly, and quarterly balance sheet and income statement variances
• Assist in gathering support for various Finance audits, including U.S. Regulators, Public Accountants, and internal audit
• Assist in preparing the materials and participating in key monthly control forums with Compliance, Legal, Market Risk, the CEO, CFO, COO
• Work on building efficiencies in some of the manual spreadsheet-based reporting processes

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?

We’d love to work with you if:

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree or graduate degree to be completed between December 2026 and August 2027 within Business, Accounting, Science Technology, Engineering, Economics, or Math disciplines
• A proven record of outstanding achievement in academic and extracurricular activities
• An independent thinker and decision-maker who can contribute effectively to the team's success
• Strong interpersonal skills with a passion to work in a client facing environment
• Ability to meet the challenges presented by a fast paced, constantly changing work environment

How to apply:

You must apply via the Scotiabank Career Page 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 as a single PDF when prompted.
3. Successful applicants will be contacted for next steps, including a video interview.

This internship will be based in our NYC office.

Please note that future opportunities with this team may be located in other offices, including Dallas.

This statement is provided for informational purposes only and does not guarantee future employment opportunities or locations.

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

We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this program.

Likewise, Scotiabank will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

 

As Canada’s Most International Bank, we are a leader when it comes to inclusion.

We are a diverse and global team, speaking more than 100 languages with backgrounds from more than 120 countries.

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 during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We will work with you to provide as seamless a recruitment experience as possible.