Title:  2025 UK THRIVE Summer Internship Programme

Requisition ID: 213708

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

Duration: 16th June – 15th August 2025

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 THRIVE programme is Scotiabank’s premiere rotational programme that allows undergraduate students who identify as part of one or more equity deserving groups, the opportunity to job shadow across Global Capital Markets and Corporate Banking.

For students who are keen on pursuing a career in banking, this programme is designed to develop awareness across business lines, technical skills, and interpersonal skills. This programme provides life-long learnings by means of job shadowing, mentorship, and classroom style education.

Furthermore, successful completion of the THRIVE programme allows interns the opportunity to be considered for a return front office internship for the summer of 2026 in Global Capital Markets or Corporate Banking.

What will my responsibilities look like?

Job Shadowing: Summer interns will have the opportunity to job shadow across Corporate Banking and Global Capital Markets. In this programme, you will learn the day-to-day across industry sectors and will have the opportunity to apply this knowledge across projects and activities.

Mentorship: Throughout the summer you will also benefit from a mentorship programme that pairs you with mentors from Corporate Banking, and Global Capital Markets to support your learning and answer any questions you might have! You will also attend regular business line fireside talks to learn all the ins and outs of working in Corporate Banking and Global Capital Markets at Scotiabank.

Classroom: Within the THRIVE programme, interns receive exclusive access to Wall Street Prep courses, coding training, case competitions, Bloomberg learning, and other relevant workshops to polish and develop technical skills. Following your time in the classroom, you will gain exposure to top global executives across the bank to learn from their experiences and network.

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 currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree in the UK
• You are graduating in 2027
• You identify as at least one of the following:
  • Female pursuing a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) degree
  • Black
  • Asian
  • Minority Ethnic
  • Person with Disability(ies)

• You have a clearly defined interest in Finance and a keen desire to learn new concepts
• You possess a high level of attention to detail, quantitative skills, and professional standards
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills and have strong problem-solving skills
• You are available for the full duration of the 9-week programme

How to apply:

You must apply via the Scotiabank career portal and complete all steps outlined below to be considered for this position.

1. Fill out an application via the Scotiabank careers portal and submit your CV when prompted (please note a cover letter is not required)
2. Successful applicants will be contacted regarding next steps, which will include a one-way video interview and an interview with members of the Global Capital Markets and Corporate Banking teams

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We thank all candidates for taking the time to apply however, due to the number applications, we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.

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, BSL Interpreter, 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.