Title:  2026 UK Human Resources Summer Internship

Requisition ID: 243011

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

Duration: June – end of August 2026 (10 weeks) 

Location: London, United Kingdom/Dublin, Ireland

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.

Our Europe operations are located in London and Dublin and are part of our Global Banking & Markets (GBM) business. GBM 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.

Programme Overview:

Scotiabank offers 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 commencing in June 2026. 

This rotational 10-week internship is designed to give you hands-on experience across the full HR lifecycle in a global banking environment across London and Dublin. 

You’ll work alongside specialists in Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnering, HR Operations, Reward (Compensation & Benefits), and HR Governance, gaining exposure to best-in-class HR practices and contributing to projects that shape our talent strategy and employee experience. 

You will gain a broad exposure to different HR disciplines, support real projects, learn best-in-class HR practices, and contribute ideas that shape the future of our talent strategy, early careers pipeline, and employee experience to accelerate your learning and skill development. 2 weeks of the rotational programme will be based in our Dublin office. 

What You Can Expect:

• Rotate across HR disciplines: Shadow and support HR teams in London and Dublin, gaining insight into HR Business Partnering, Operations, Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, Payroll, and Governance
• Recruitment & onboarding: Assist with candidate sourcing, interview coordination, onboarding packs, and talent market research
• Data & reporting: Deliver accurate employee lifecycle reporting, support pay gap analysis and contribute to reward benchmarking
• Strategic initiatives: Support Early Careers planning, attend DEI campus events, and lead the Corporate Social Responsibility project for Summer Interns
• Cross-border exposure: Participate in Dublin HR projects and deliver a UK vs Ireland HR insights report
• Project work: Complete and present a dedicated intern project and key learnings to HR leadership
• Ad hoc support: Contribute to process improvements and other tasks that optimise HR performance

Programme Highlights:

Our internship is designed to give you real insight into life at Scotiabank. Alongside your day-to-day responsibilities, you’ll take part in:

• A weekly speaker series with leaders from across the Bank
• Peer to peer intern presentations
• Social and networking events
• A CSR project that supports one of our charity partners

Who We're Looking For:

• You are a first-year undergraduate student (or second-year on a four-year degree) 
• You are available for a 10-week internship between mid-June to end of August 2026
• You have a basic understanding of Banking and Human Resources
• You are curious, proactive, and have a collaborative mindset
• You possess an analytical mindset with a passion for critical thinking and working collaboratively
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and looking to work as part of a diverse and inclusive team
• You are able to travel to and spend 2 weeks in our Dublin office as part of the rotational programme
• You are eligible to work in the United Kingdom

How To Apply:

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 be comprised 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 lifecycle can 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.