Title:  2025 UK Human Resources Summer Internship

Requisition ID: 212981

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

Duration: Mid June – August 2025 (10 weeks)

Location: London, England/Dublin, Ireland

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 Human Resources Summer Internship is an exciting opportunity to join the London-based HR team with a focus on the Global Banking & Markets division of a global bank headquartered in Canada for 10 weeks during Summer 2025. The programme will enable you to deepen your understanding of how an investment bank's HR function works, and the rotational nature of the programme will allow you to gain varied experience in the different areas within the HR function across London and Dublin.

The role predominantly sits within the HR team in London which focuses on Operations and Governance, Total Reward, HR Business Partnering, Payroll & Benefits and Talent Acquisition. 1 - 2 weeks of the rotational programme will be based in our Dublin office. 

What will my responsibilities look like?

• Working with the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), assist with various tasks on Business Partnering, HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits and HR Governance.
• Assist in the provision of accurate and timely reporting and monitoring of the employee lifecycle accountabilities.
• Support with detailed analysis on results for Gender and Ethnicity pay gap initiatives providing insight to business leaders to help make decisions.
• Assist with the planning the 2025/26 Early Careers strategy, attend Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) campus events and lead on the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project for the Summer Interns.
• Support with the Experienced Hire interview process.
• Working on key initiatives within the SME functions which will help to optimise business performance. 
• Gain a better understanding of the regulatory environment that Financial Institutions work within.
• Assist with preparing HR files and onboarding packs.
• Track progress, deadlines, and priorities of all HR projects.
• Prepare Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents and proofread HR documents including audits and handbooks.
• Assist with implementation of efficient processes ensuring continuous improvement of processes & reporting.
• Complete a specific intern project assignment and present it to the wider team.
• 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 you:

• Are a penultimate or final year undergraduate student graduating in 2025 or 2026
• Have a basic understanding of Banking and Human Resources
• Posses an analytical mindset with a passion for critical thinking and working collaboratively
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and looking to work as part of a diverse and inclusive team 
• Are able to travel to and spend 1-2 weeks in our Dublin office as part of the rotational programme 

How to apply:

Candidates must apply via the Scotiabank career portal 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 CV when prompted (please note a cover letter is not required)
3. Successful applicants will be contacted regarding next steps, which will be formed of two interviews with members of the HR 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 (UK) 

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.