GBM - Data and Operational Initiatives Internship/Co-op - Winter 2026

Requisition ID: 234946

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

GBM Data and Operational Initiatives Internship/Co-op Winter 2026

Term: January 2026 - April 2026

Work Hours/ Week:37.5

Application Deadline:09/29/2025

Location: Toronto ON

Theres no better way to kickstart your career than to do a co-op or internship with Scotiabank! During your work term youll 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! Theres 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 are we:

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

During your internship you will support the Data and Business Operational Initiatives project team in managing the program office and ensuring that initiatives are completed as requested by the senior management of Global Capital Markets. Currently the team is responsible for overseeing all data and operations initiatives delivering change management driving operational and data efficiencies streamline business processes improving working capital performance and mitigating operational and financial risk.

Is this role right for you In this role you will:

• Provide support to assigned Project Manager or Program Manager as part of a team of data and operational management professionals

• Assist in the preparation of project artifacts and templates that ensure business input is provided to bridge the gap between rules requirements and current business practice

• Assist in the preparation of presentation materials and progress reports to stakeholders including senior management

• Attend program meetings and serve as meetings secretary when required

• Maintain databases and internal tools used for tracking project progress regulatory developments and documentation

• Conduct research and one-off projects from time to time when required

Do you have the skills and requirements that will enable you to succeed in this role Wed love to work with you if:

• You are currently enrolled in post-secondary education.

• 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 competitions and/or hackathons.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors/Advanced Degree in business finance engineering and/or law

• Interest in and knowledge of the capital markets business

• Experience working on a major project and/or initiative team

• Comfortable in dealing with ambiguity and matrix based environment

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Advanced skill in MS Suite particularly Excel and Access

• Considerable initiative creativity and good judgment are necessary.

• A high level of energy commitment and a strong sense of teamwork are needed to succeed in the role.

Whats in it for you

• Youll 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

For students applying to our internship/co-op or new graduate programs we do not require resumes! We believe in evaluating you through relationshipsover resumes and are focused on learning about who you are and what youre interested in to uncover your true ask that as part of your application you complete the below:

1. Complete yourPLUM Profilehereand save as a screenshot.

1. Complete a shortone-way videointerviewhere.

1. Apply to the role and when the application asks for your resume instead upload the screenshot of yourPLUM Profile.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

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. If you require technical assistance please click here. 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.