Wealth Management - ScotiaMcLeod Internship/Co-op (Victoria, BC)- Winter 2027

Requisition ID: 273029 

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

Term: January 2027 – April 2027

Work Hours/Week: 37.5   

Application Deadline: October 5, 2026

Location: Victoria, BC

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).    

As a cornerstone business with Scotia Wealth Management®, ScotiaMcLeod is a full-service wealth management firm which has earned a reputation for integrity based on service excellence and trusted investment advice. Our advisory teams pride themselves on working closely with clients, exploring innovative approaches to protecting and growing their clients’ assets and achieve their financial goals.

The ScotiaMcLeod Internship is designed to provide post-secondary students with exposure to various elements of the full-service wealth management business. Interns play an integral role in the team, working directly with an Advisor(s) and team members supporting business development activities, day-to-day administration and other special projects and initiatives as assigned. The successful candidate will develop a good understanding of the advisory industry as well as a broader view of Scotia Wealth Management.

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

• Provide support at a high level to Advisor team by:
  • Processing client requests and opening new accounts in a timely and efficient manner
  • Accurately and efficiently maintaining and documenting all required client fields and information and required follow-up, escalating as necessary
  • Liaising with various areas as required to remediate client issues
  • Assisting with various presentations, communication materials, and client events as required
  • Assisting with meeting agenda preparation and professional checklists
• Support to develop and strengthen prospecting relationships by:
  • Creating, building and maintaining prospect database and profiles
  • Identifying new prospective relationships via client/partner referrals or lead lists
  • Preparing or supporting in the preparation of marketing/presentation materials
• Contribute to the effective functioning of the Advisor by:
  • Maintaining a high level of customer service
  • Acquiring a detailed knowledge and understanding of policies, processes, products & services
  • Participating in the generation of new ideas and approaches
  • Supporting special projects or initiatives as assigned
• Participate in monthly sessions to learn and network across Scotia Wealth Management business lines
• Attend bi-weekly team meetings to discuss strategic updates
• Work collaboratively with business partners to move assigned deliverables forward
• Work on different initiatives and projects of the business as assigned

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.

• You love to learn and envision yourself working for an international organization that heavily invests in your future.    

• You have strong attention to detail and the ability to recognize risk.
• You have strong communication / interpersonal skills.
• You can adapt to changing environment and duties, dependent on current situations and directives from management.
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where idea generation is valued at all levels of the organization.
• You have excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads to adhere to established service standards.
• You have experience in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, and MS PowerPoint.
• You have experience implementing AI tools.

What’s in it for you?

• Gain direct hands-on experience in the fast paced and exciting full-service wealth-management business.
• You’ll be part of a diverse, collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team.
• You will have the opportunity to network and relationship build.
• Exclusive Wealth sessions to learn about the business.
• Bank-wide orientation to learn more about Scotiabank and gain exposure to senior leadership across the organization.
• You’ll have the opportunity to learn about multiple teams across Scotia Wealth Management®.

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 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.

Location(s):  Canada : British Columbia : Victoria 

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.