Canadian Banking - Strategy and Projects Internship/Co-op - Winter 2027

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank is offering a Canadian Banking - Strategy and Projects Internship/Co-op for Winter 2027 in Toronto, Ontario. This paid term runs January–April 2027 with a 37.5-hour work week and a 4-month duration, designed to kickstart a career in enterprise strategy and program management.

The role emphasizes research, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and presenting strategic recommendations to executives. Applicants should be enrolled in post-secondary education, demonstrate Excel proficiency,

Qualifications

• MS Office suite, especially Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong strategic thinking and results-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support customized strategy development and advisory work at enterprise and business-line level.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support deliverables and objectives.
• Assist in tracking efforts, establish KPI reporting, and perform analysis to organize information and draw insights.

Skills

Excel

MS Office Suite

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Strategic thinking

Job description

Title: Canadian Banking - Strategy and Projects Internship/Co-op - Winter 2027

Requisition ID: 271595

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

Term: January – April 2027

Work Hours/Week: 37.5

Application Deadline: 09/25/2026

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).

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

• Support customized strategy development and advisory support at an enterprise and business line level, including research, analysis, and compelling strategic recommendations that solve business problems.
• Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to support the achievement of deliverables and overall objectives.
• Assist in tracking efforts, establishing KPI reporting, and performing necessary analysis to organize information and draw actionable insights.
• Provide updates on key program performance to stakeholders and executives.
• Complete impact and gap analyses for project work; seeking out and consolidating stakeholder input from various business partners.
• Create presentation decks based on predetermined guidelines to support proposals.

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 enjoy being involved in extracurricular activities such as conferences, clubs, and competitions
• You have a high level of competency with MS Office suite, especially Excel.
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• You can manage multiple tasks at once and be adaptable with priorities.
• You are analytical and self-motivated, with a strong achievement orientation and attention to detail.
• You have strong strategic thinking and results-focused skills.

What’s in it for you?

• You’ll be part of a diverse, collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team.
• In-depth training to prepare you for the role, as well as ongoing coaching and feedback to help you succeed!
• Exclusive student events such as Scotia Student Day, Lunch & Learns, leadership panels, and much more!
• Bank-wide orientation to learn more about Scotiabank and gain exposure to senior leadership across the organization.

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.