Quantitative Trading Developer- Electronic Execution Services- PEY 12 month

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the Americas is seeking interns for its Electronic Execution Services group in Toronto. This role involves developing high-performance trading applications and automating reporting processes. Ideal candidates will be currently enrolled in post-secondary education and possess strong programming skills, particularly in Python and various database technologies. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into the trading operations of a major investment bank and launch a career in the FinTech sector.

Benefits

Internship experience at a leading bank

Networking opportunities

Paid position

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in post-secondary education.
• Strong programming and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with trading desk to deliver tailored solutions.
• Develop high-performance quantitative trading applications.
• Automate reporting processes for trading activity.

Skills

Strong programming skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of financial markets

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

MSSQL

MongoDB

Python

Java

JavaScript

Angular

Pandas

Django

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID: 235706

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Start dates: May 2026 or September 2026. Application Deadline: September 29th 2025.

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 as a leading provider of 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 being involved in extracurricular activities such as conferences, clubs, and competitions/hackathons.
• You have strong programming and analytical skills and prior experience in:
• Database: MSSQL, MongoDB
• Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript
• Frameworks/Libraries: Angular, Pandas, 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.

How to apply

1. Apply to the role and upload your resume and full academic transcript to the resume section.
2. Complete a short one-way video interview.
3. Complete a Codility Assessment.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Additional information

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. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please contact us. 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.