Title:  Global Operations - Fraud Program Management & Design Internship/Coop - Fall 2026

Requisition ID: 262191 

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

Global Operations - Fraud Program Management & Design Internship/Coop – Fall 2026

Term: September 2026 – April 2027 (8 Months)

Work Hours/Week: 37.5 per week

Application Deadline: 05/29/2026

There's no better way to kickstart your career than to do a co-op or internship with Scotiabank! During your work term, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of a winning team, build your network, and discover what you love – all while getting paid to do it! There’s a place for every type of student at Scotiabank and all that we ask for is that you have passion and strong AOO (Attitude, Ownership and Opportunity).

The Intern, Fraud Program Management & Design role under Global Fraud Management supports initiatives that strengthen the team’s fraud prevention, detection, reporting, and operational effectiveness capabilities.

This role provides meaningful exposure to project management, fraud operations, process improvement, and technology-enabled solutions within a regulated banking environment, while ensuring all activities are conducted in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Support initiatives designed to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness within Canadian Fraud Management.
• Assist with project coordination activities, including maintaining trackers, preparing status updates, organizing documentation, and following up on action items.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, IT, Risk, HR, and Data Science, to support PMO deliverables and process improvement activities.
• Conduct research on industry trends, tools, and emerging practices related to project management, automation, artificial intelligence, and fraud prevention.
• Support communication and coordination across fraud leadership, business units, and technology teams by preparing materials, capturing meeting notes, and helping track deliverables.
• Assist in preparing presentations, summaries, and reporting materials for team discussions and leadership updates.
• Assist with maintaining project plans, timelines, meeting notes, and status trackers for PMO initiatives.
• Help monitor project milestones, deadlines, and key deliverables, escalating issues to team members as appropriate.
• Support risk and issue tracking by maintaining logs, documenting concerns, and assisting with follow-up actions.
• Follow established PMO processes, standards, and documentation practices while building project management knowledge and experience.

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 post-secondary education in Business, Finance, Economics, IT, Data Analytics or a related program.
• You love to learn and envision yourself working for an international organization that heavily invests in your future.
• You enjoy being involved in extracurricular activities such as conferences, clubs, competitions, and/or hackathons.
• You have an interest in project management, fraud management, risk, operations, data analysis, or process improvement within financial services.
• You possess strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; familiarity with data visualization or project management tools is considered an asset.
• You have demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• You have completed previous internship, co-op, academic project, or volunteer experience in a related area is considered an asset.

What’s in it for you?

• You’ll be part of a diverse, collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team.
• In-depth training to prepare you for the role, as well as ongoing coaching and feedback to help you succeed!
• Exclusive student events such as Scotia Student Day, Lunch & Learns, leadership panels, and much more!
• Bank-wide orientation to learn more about Scotiabank and gain exposure to senior leadership across the organization.

How do I apply?

For students applying to our internship/co-op or new graduate programs, we do not require resumes! We believe in evaluating you through relationships over resumes and are focused on learning about who you are and what you’re interested in to uncover your true potential. Instead, we ask that as part of your application you complete the below:

1. Complete your PLUM Profile here and save as a screenshot.
2. Complete a short one-way video interview here.
3. Apply to the role and when the application asks for your resume, instead upload the screenshot of your PLUM Profile.

*To be considered for student opportunities at Scotiabank, Tangerine, and MD Financial you must complete all steps above.

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.