Title:  UpLIFTED: Women in Finance Development Program

Requisition ID: 209994

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

UpLIFTED: Women in Finance Development Program 

Location: Canada  

Program Length: 4 months (January 2025 - April 2025)

Deadline to Apply: November 17th at 11:59 PM EST 

About Scotiabank 

Scotiabank 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.  

When you join us, you quickly discover how all members of our team, including senior management, play a role in your career. We are committed to offering you extensive opportunities for training, hands-on experience, and career advancement. Simply put, your future is our investment. 

About this Program 

Explore, develop, and ignite your passion for the world of Finance! 

Scotiabank’s UpLIFTED Women in Finance Development program is a selective program designed for female-identifying, first- and second-year students who have an interest in finance. Our program supports and develops women early in their academic career by providing exposure, insights, and opportunities to learn about finance from experienced professionals. 

The development program will run from the beginning of January 2025 to the end of April 2025. During the program participants will be assigned a mentor, have access to targeted workshops to help participants prepare for a career in finance, and have the opportunity to participate in candid discussions about what it means to be a woman in finance.  

Program topics may include, but are not limited to: 

• Career Pathways Workshops 

• Leadership Speaker Series 

• Networking and Interview Workshops 

• Technical Skills Workshops 

• Office Tours (location dependent) 

Participants will also have regular 1-1 sessions with their mentors and Scotiabank career advisors. 

Program Eligibility

We are seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in learning and development opportunities within finance and banking! Top candidates will demonstrate a high level of energy, a keen desire to learn new concepts, and a defined interest in the financial markets. To apply, you must: 

• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in any discipline 

• Be a current first- or second-year student 

• Self-identify as a woman 

• Have a passion or interest in learning about capital markets and finance  

• Have a track record of success in academics and extracurricular achievements 

• Be able to attend mentor meetings and program workshops for the duration of the program 

This program is open to students across Canada. Due to the geographically concentrated nature of the industry, geographic proximity between advisors and participants may not always be feasible. 

Application Process

1. Apply to the program and when the application asks for your resume, instead upload the most recent version of your unofficial transcript.

2. Complete a video interview via this link here

You must complete both steps for your application to be considered for the UpLIFTED Development Program. We are unable to consider incomplete applications. 

We thank all candidates for taking the time to apply; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

As Canada’s Most International Bank, we are a leader when it comes to inclusion. We are a diverse and global team, speaking more than 100 languages with backgrounds from more than 120 countries. 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 during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We will work with you to provide as seamless a recruitment experience as possible. 

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.