GBM - Quantitative Trading Developer- Electronic Execution Services- PEY 12 months

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Scotiabank in Toronto offers a 12-month GBM Quantitative Trading Developer PEY internship. You will collaborate with the trading desk, build high-performance trading apps, and create dashboards to support decision making.

Successful candidates are enrolled in post-secondary programs, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to a global financial institution with a strong tech focus.

Qualifications

• 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 extracurricular activities such as conferences, clubs, and competitions/hackathons.
• You have strong programming and analytical skills; nice to have prior experience in databases and languages listed.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the trading desk to understand operational needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Develop modern, high-performance quantitative trading applications with emphasis on automation, UX, and scalability.
• Build internal web tools and dashboards to streamline trader workflows and decision-making.
• Apply machine learning techniques to support algorithmic trading and extract insights from data.
• Automate reporting for trading activity, client communications, and analytics.
• Design and maintain systems for market data, trade history, and performance metrics.

Skills

Python

Java

TypeScript

Analytics

Tools

MongoDB

MSSQL

Angular

Pandas

FastAPI

Django

Job description

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Title: GBM - Quantitative Trading Developer- Electronic Execution Services- PEY 12 months

Requisition ID: 273201
Employee Referral Program – Potential Reward:
We are committed to investing in our employees and helping you continue your career at Scotiabank.

Start dates: May 2027 or September 2027
Application Deadline: October 7th 2026

There's no better way to find your dream job 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).

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 asa leading providerof 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:
Global Banking & Markets provides a full range of investment banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients. Our products include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, corporate banking, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, foreign exchange and precious & metals. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by the Scotiabank Group.
What’s in it for you?
Modern stock trading is increasingly a technology problem, as firms compete to build the fastest and smartest trading algorithms and systems. Scotiabank's Electronic Execution Services group develops customized algorithmic trading and smart order routing strategies with execute billions of dollars of equity trades each day. We work directly with the equity trading groups to give them the tools needed to compete in an evolving marketplace.
Students are key members of our team. During your term, you will develop, manage, and run systems which are integral to our business, while also gaining a unique view into the workings of trading at one of Canada's largest investment banks. This internship is a great opportunity for anyone looking to launch their career in the FinTech space! Many of the full-time team members started in this position.

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

• Partner and liaise directly with the trading desk to understand unique operational needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Develop modern, high-performance quantitative trading applications with a strong emphasis on automation, user experience, and scalability.
• Build internal web tools and dashboards that streamline trader workflows and enhance decision-making.
• Apply deep and machine learning techniques to support algorithmic trading strategies and uncover actionable insights from complex datasets.
• Automate reporting processes for trading activity, client communications, and internal analytics to improve speed and accuracy.
• Design and maintain robust systems that manage market data, trade history, and performance metrics for both real-time and historical analysis.

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/hackathons.
• You have strong programming and analytical skills and nice to have prior experience in:
  • Database: MongoDB, MSSQL
  • Languages: Python, Java, TypeScript
  • Frameworks/Libraries: Angular, Pandas, Fast API, Django
• You have the ability to manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• You have knowledge of or a passion for the financial markets.
• You have a high level of attention to detail and high professional standards.
• You have a high level of energy and a keen desire to learn new concepts.

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. 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.

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