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Title:  ASPIRE Commercial Banking - GTB (Strategy) - Winter 2027 Co-op/Internship - Toronto

                                                                                                               

 

 

Requisition ID: 273166 
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: Toronto, ON

Term: January - August 2027

Work Hours: 37.5 Hours per week 

Application Deadline: 10/05/2026

 

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 students who are curious, collaborative, and eager to learn. We're looking for students who demonstrate strong communication skills, intellectual curiosity, accountability, and a desire to make a meaningful contribution. 

 

If you're interested in strategy, business transformation, and execution, this opportunity will provide hands-on exposure to the team responsible for helping drive Global Transaction Banking's strategic priorities and business performance. You'll gain experience supporting strategic initiatives, business planning, performance reporting, process improvements, and cross-functional projects while building strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. 

 

The Global Transaction Banking team provides integrated cash management, payments, liquidity, trade and working capital solutions to commercial and corporate clients. We partner closely with commercial coverage teams to help clients optimize cash flow, manage operational risk, and support domestic and cross-border business activity. Through a combination of specialized expertise, digital platforms, and global connectivity, we enable clients to run their businesses more efficiently and scale across markets. 

 

Is this role right for you?  

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

 

  • Support the development and execution of strategic initiatives through research, analysis, and project coordination. 

  • Analyze business performance, metrics, and trends to identify opportunities and provide recommendations. 

  • Support business planning activities, reporting, and presentations for leadership and key stakeholders. 

  • Review existing processes and operating models and contribute ideas that improve efficiency and effectiveness. 

  • Assist with the implementation and communication of strategic initiatives, projects, and business priorities. 

  • Collaborate with partners across Global Transaction Banking and Commercial Banking to support business outcomes and client-focused solutions. 

  • 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 intellectually curious and enjoy solving business problems through analysis, process improvement, and strategic thinking 

 

Key requirements: 

  • You are enrolled in an undergraduate degree in Business, Commerce, Management, Economics, Marketing, Communications, Public Policy, 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. 

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

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

 

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.

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