Title:  ASPIRE Commercial Banking - Real Estate Banking - Fall 2026 Co-op / Internship Montreal

Requisition ID: 258913
Employee Referral Program – Potential Reward:   

We are committed to investing in our employees and helping you continue your career at Scotiabank. 

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

Location: Montreal, QC

Start Date: September 2026

End Date: December 2026

Work Hours: 37.5 Hours per week 

Application Deadline: 05/22/2026

Kickstart your career with Scotiabank’s Commercial Aspire Program! This is your opportunity to gain real-world experience, build your network, and explore what it’s like to work in Canadian Commercial Banking—all while contributing meaningfully to our teams. Aspire is designed for ambitious undergraduates like yourself who are curious, collaborative, and eager to learn. There’s a place for every type of student at Scotiabank, and all that we ask for is that you have passion and strong Attitude and Ownership of Opportunity (AOO). 

Scotiabank’s Commercial Banking professionals are committed to delivering advice. You’ll be a trusted advisor offering a full suite of customized lending, deposit, cash management, and trade finance solutions to mid and large-sized businesses. Team players with a client-centric approach and a strong emphasis on results will thrive in our flexible, growth-oriented environment, and our one-of-a-kind people-first culture. We are also committed to providing advancement opportunities for those individuals who have the ability, aspiration, and engagement to contribute at higher levels. 

The Real Estate Banking team provides specialized financial advice and solutions to clients across the real estate sector, including developers, investors, builders, and commercial property owners. We partner closely with clients to understand their business models, project structures, and long-term objectives, delivering tailored financing and banking solutions across the full real estate lifecycle—from land acquisition and construction to stabilized income-producing properties. This role offers exposure to complex real estate transactions, industry-specific credit analysis, and the opportunity to build deep expertise within one of our key industry verticals. 

Is this role right for you?  

With Aspire, you’ll gain early exposure to Commercial Banking by working on meaningful projects and learning directly from experienced professionals. You’ll have opportunities to: 

• Support client relationship teams with research, financial analysis, and administrative tasks. 

• Conduct company and industry analysis to inform credit and business decisions. 

• Build your analytical and communication skills in a structured, collaborative environment. 

• Learn how the Bank balances client needs with risk and operational considerations. 

• Contribute to delivering timely, high-quality support on key projects. 

• Partner across teams to help drive business outcomes and process improvements. 

• Champion a customer-focused culture to build and deepen relationships with clients and internal partners, leveraging the Bank’s broader relationships, systems, and knowledge. 

• Ensure that the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture are considered in day-to-day activities and decisions. 

Who we’re looking for: 
You thrive in a structured environment with clear guidance and deadlines, and you bring a positive, flexible, and professional attitude. 

Key capabilities: 

• You are client-centric and passionate about enhancing the client experience 

• You are collaborative and work effectively with others 

• You are organized and able to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail 

• You are comfortable operating in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment 

• You are analytical and use data to inform decisions and recommendations 

• You are adept at identifying problems and developing effective, strategic solutions 

Key requirements: 

• You are enrolled in an undergraduate degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field 

• You have strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 

• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• You have good presentation skills and consistently demonstrate professionalism 

• You have a natural curiosity and eagerness to learn about Commercial Banking 

How to apply 

We focus on relationships over resumes. Instead of submitting a traditional resume, please: 

1. Complete your PLUM Profile and save a screenshot. 

2. Complete a short one-way video interview here. 

3. Apply to the role and upload your PLUM Profile screenshot when prompted for a resume. 

Location(s):  Canada : Quebec : Montreal 

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.

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