2025 Global Capital Markets Rotational Program
Impact: Global Capital Markets Rotational Program
February and August 2025, Full-Time
New York City, United States
Deadline to apply: Friday October 18th, 12pm EDT
Why work for Scotiabank?
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 recognized 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.
Who We Are?
Position Highlights: Impact is an Analyst-in-Training Program that is a stepping-stone to becoming an Analyst in one of our Capital Markets’ main business areas: Capital Markets Group (Derivatives, Debt Capital Markets, Structured Products), Fixed Income, Foreign Currencies and Commodities, Global Equity Finance and Equity Sales & Trading.
For individuals who are passionate about the capital markets, this program is designed to develop technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills in the sales, trading and structuring functions. The program consists of three components:
Classroom: The Capital Ideas Program is designed to orient participants to our culture, people, products and services and to provide the soft and technical skills, and contacts critical for success. From day one, Analysts/Associates work with their peers from around the world to expand their global network. Team projects, individual study and social activities supplement classroom discussions.
Rotation: Analysts/Associates begin their 12-month program gaining a solid understanding of credit and trade floor risk after which they begin a highly structured program moving through various trading and sales desks, gaining exposure to a wide variety of products and services.
Feedback: We believe that ongoing feedback is a critical component to any learning process. Throughout the program Analysts/Associates are provided with ongoing feedback from their Mentor, the Program Manager, and a supervisor within each business.
Placement: Upon completion of your final rotation, with the support of the Global Senior Program Manager, you will be required to apply to and secure a position within Capital Markets prior to the completion of your final rotation. The length of the rotational program shall not exceed 18 months.
What will my responsibilities look like?
- Provide assistance to the Sales, Trading and Structuring staff on the trade floor in the execution of their day-to-day functions
- Work on research projects that may be required from time to time
- Prepare client presentations and daily market commentary
- Provide exceptional client support
- Keep abreast of market information, economic releases, trends and factors that affect market movement.
Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We’d love to work with you if:
- An Undergraduate degree or relevant master’s degree completed between December 2024 and August 2025
- Are available to start full time work as of February 2025 or as of August 2025
- Proficiency with VBA and/or SQL required
- Proficiency with Python, Java, C++ is an asset
- Completion of the CFA Level 1 is an asset
- A demonstrated interest and knowledge in the financial markets
- A proven record of outstanding achievement in academic and extracurricular activities
- An independent thinker and decision-maker who is able to contribute effectively to the team's success
- Superior interpersonal and analytical skills
- Ability to meet the challenges presented by a stressful, constantly changing work environment.
How to apply:
You must apply via the Scotiabank Career Page and complete all steps outlined below to be considered for this position.
- Fill out an application by clicking the “Apply” button.
- Submit your resume and transcript as a single PDF when prompted.
- Successful applicants will be contacted for next steps, including a video interview.
We thank all candidates for taking the time to apply; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this program. Likewise, Scotiabank, will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit.
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 everyone 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.