Activate, Strategic Functions New Graduate Program - Group Treasury, Spring 2025

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for recent graduates to join their Activate New Graduate Development Program in Group Treasury. This exciting opportunity allows you to rotate through various departments, gaining invaluable experience and skills that will set the foundation for your future career. With a strong focus on personal growth and development, you will work on high-impact projects while being part of a collaborative team. If you are a curious and solutions-oriented individual eager to learn and contribute, this program is the perfect launching pad for your career in the financial sector.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates from college or university programs are encouraged to apply.
• Strong curiosity and solutions-focused mindset are essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotations across various Strategic Functions areas.
• Contribute to high-impact projects and learn from experienced professionals.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Curiosity

Solutions-focused mindset

Education

College Diploma

Undergraduate Degree

Graduate Degree

Job description

Title: Activate, Strategic Functions New Graduate Program - Group Treasury, Spring 2025

Requisition ID: 217045

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

Application Deadline: 02/21/2025

Who Are We?

The Activate New Graduate Development Program is designed to kick-start your career at Scotiabank in your specific stream of Strategic Functions. Our Strategic Functions groups are the backbone of the Bank, with focus areas including Marketing, Human Resources, Compliance, Global Treasury, Risk Management, Audit, Finance, and our CPA Pre-Approved program. Each rotation in the Activate program will provide you with experiences that build a foundation for you to become a future leader, accelerating your career journey from day one. You’ll also have access to skill-building workshops and challenging work-integrated learning opportunities that will rapidly accelerate your development!

Is this program right for you?

You’ll join our Activate Development program as a full-time permanent employee and will spend 18-30 months rotating to pre-determined areas that will challenge you and provide you with opportunities to learn and grow into a Strategic Functions professional. Our goal at the end of the program is to land you into a permanent role in your area of focus – after 4-6 rotations, you’ll be set up to hit the ground running! These rotations are key to your development and aim to ensure you receive a wide breadth of experience in a short period of time. It also provides you with the opportunity to discover your passions and learn more about your areas of interest; you’ll gain a well-rounded view of the entire organization while gaining practical experience focused on high-impact projects within your business line.

Each stream of the Activate Program has a dedicated recruiting process; this posting is for Group Treasury. If you’re interested in one of the other streams of the Activate program, please search for the appropriate posting on our Scotiabank Careers page.

What is Group Treasury?

Group Treasury is a highly specialized area of the Bank that requires quick learners with a strong attention to detail who can work independently and as part of a team. In Group Treasury, we’re looking for individuals with a strong sense of personal integrity and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The Group Treasury Markets team manages the Bank’s structural exposures such as Interest rate, Liquidity, FX, and Capital. Within Group Treasury, the Markets team is responsible for managing the Bank’s structural interest rate risk profile and the Liquidity Portfolio. We’re seeking individuals who are passionate about understanding this complex space and keen to learn and contribute as they build the foundation for a career in Group Treasury. If this sounds like you, apply now!

Qualifications/ Requirements:

This program is for students who have just graduated from a college diploma, undergraduate degree, or graduate degree who are looking to secure that job now to begin upon graduation. Individuals who are well-suited for this program are particularly interested in a specific stream of Strategic Functions and bring a strong curiosity and solutions-focused mindset to their work. They manage internal and external relationships exceptionally well and are focused on doing the right thing. They challenge themselves and the team members around them to find the best solutions possible. They bring a solutions-focused attitude, recognize opportunities to learn and contribute to team outcomes, and show ownership over their work and deliverables.

For students applying to one of our TILT New Grad programs, we do not require resumes! Instead, we ask that as part of your application, you complete the below:

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

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. 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.