Wealth Management Associate Program - Private Banking (Prairies) - June 2026

Scotiabank; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Calgary is seeking candidates for its Wealth Management Associate Program. This salaried program focuses on developing skills in credit underwriting and relationship management for recent graduates. Candidates should have a relevant degree and some client experience. The role offers comprehensive training, competitive salary, and various opportunities for development and incentives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training program

Flexible benefits program

Opportunities for annual performance incentives

Qualifications

• Completion of a relevant degree by June 2026.
• Less than 5 years of client relationship experience.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a comprehensive training program.
• Gain relevant experience in Private Banking.
• Collaborate with a Private Banking team.

Skills

Client relationship building

Financial advising

Critical thinking

Sales mindset

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Education

Undergraduate or master’s degree

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID: 231736

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

Wealth Management Associate Program – Private Banking

Start date: June 2026

Work hours/week: 37.5

Application deadline: 09/29/2025

Job Location: Calgary, Edmonton

Scotiabank is among the largest banks in the world and is Canada’s most international bank. We are powered by high-performing teammates who make a real difference across the globe as a leading provider of advice, products, digital experiences, and financial services in more than 50 countries. Together with our Digital Factories around the world, we are dedicated to helping over 25 million customers become better-off.

Scotia Wealth Management Private Banking offers strategic borrowing solutions and customized personal banking support for high-net worth clients. Private Bankers provide the highest level of personalized and attentive service, helping clients meet their financial goals.

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

The Wealth Management Associate Program is a salaried program that is aimed at developing sales and entrepreneurial-minded individuals who are looking for a career in credit-focused Banking. The program focuses on building core credit underwriting and relationship management skills.

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're completing an undergraduate or master’s degree by June 2026, or you are a recent grad with less than 5 years of experience and have work experience in building client relationships and providing financial advice.
• You aspire to build a career as a personal Banker.
• You’re a curious, critical thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating with others.
• You have a sales and relationship focused mindset.
• You can demonstrate an ability to influence, persuade, and build consensus as well as the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• You’re flexible and thrive in fast-paced environments.
• You have strong organization and time management skills and enjoy working in both team and independent settings.
• You value feedback and actively seek opportunities for self-development.

What’s in it for you?

• A comprehensive training program that provides opportunities for you to gain a thorough understanding of Scotiabank’s Private Banking and Wealth Advisory businesses.
• A path to completing the Certified Financial Planning Certification.
• Placement in a Scotiabank Wealth Management Private Banking office and the opportunity to work with a Private Banking team to gain relevant and practical experience.
• A training curriculum to support you in preparing for a client-facing role in Private Banking.
• Ongoing support during the program through various touch points with the Program Lead, Wealth leaders, and your local Manager.
• A compensation program with competitive salary, opportunities for annual performance incentives based on performance thresholds, a flexible benefits program, and continuing education programs.

How do I apply?

For candidates applying to our 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:

• Complete your PLUM Profile here and save as a screenshot.
• Complete a short one-way video interview here.
• Apply to the role and when the application asks for your resume, upload the screenshot of your PLUM Profile.

Location(s): Canada : Alberta : Calgary

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.