About the role#
This internship provides an introduction to the wholesale sales and trading environment within Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets. You will join the interest rate and foreign exchange derivatives sales team in Montreal. The program aims to identify candidates for future full-time roles or subsequent internships. All interns participate in a mentorship program and complete a capstone project to broaden their professional experience.
What you'll do#
- Develop an understanding of financial markets, global interest rates, and FX price movements.
- Support senior sales staff by providing backup coverage and fielding client inquiries, calls, or trade requests.
- Monitor option expiries, generate reports, and maintain trade databases.
- Produce economic reports and presentations for internal and external partners.
- Use Bloomberg to assist with pricing, data collection, and analysis.
- Collaborate with colleagues across corporate and investment banking, trading, and risk departments.
- Ensure all activities comply with policies and regulations to protect the bank from risk.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or MBA program in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Mathematics.
- A demonstrated interest in financial markets and a record of achievement in academic or extracurricular activities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative team.
- A proactive attitude and the ability to navigate changing work environments.
- Familiarity with VBA, Python, or other programming languages is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
- Terms: Winter 2027 or Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time position.
About Scotiabank
Scotiabank is a public banking institution based in Toronto, Ontario. It provides services in wealth management, investment banking, and technology to customers and communities globally. The company employs over 87,000 people across its international locations.
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