Equity Research Intern/Co-op Summer 2025

Requisition ID: 212968

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

Term: April 2025 - August 2025

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:

As part of the Global Capital Markets group, the Equity Research Associate Internship is designed to provide co-op Undergraduate and/or MBA and Masters students with exposure to various elements of the investment industry.

Research Associates play an integral role in the Equity Research department by providing crucial assistance to one or more Equity Research Analysts. Research Associates gain hands-on experience in performing financial analyses such as market comparisons, company valuations, and financial modeling.

Research Associates are responsible for assisting the Research Analyst(s) in the analysis of industries and companies. The successful candidate will develop a good understanding of the financial markets, the factors that influence stock prices, and how these factors impact the particular pricing of a stock.

Some of your regular responsibilities will include:

1. Creating and maintaining spreadsheets including financial models and industry databases
2. Generating tables and graphs for use in research publications and presentations
3. Conducting primary research from industry and financial sources
4. Providing write-ups on companies and industries
5. Preparing marketing presentations using PowerPoint

Do you have the skills and requirements that will enable you to succeed in this role? – We’d love to work with you if:

1. You are currently enrolled in post-secondary education
2. You love to learn and envision yourself working for an international organization that heavily invests in your future
3. You enjoy being involved in extracurricular activities such as conferences, clubs, competitions, and/or hackathons
4. You have a strong record of academic achievement
5. You have strong accounting, analytical and math skills
6. You have strong written and verbal communication skills
7. You have excellent Excel skills
8. You are able to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines, sometimes for extended periods of time

The following skills/interests are not required, but would be an asset:

1. Familiarity with Bloomberg or FactSet
2. Enrollment in or completion of the Canadian Securities Course
3. Interest in pursuing (or enrollment in) the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program

What’s in it for you?

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

How do I apply?

For students applying to our internship/co-op or 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, instead upload the screenshot of your PLUM Profile and the most recent version of your transcript.

*To be considered for student opportunities at Scotiabank, Tangerine, and MD Financial you must complete all steps above.

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. 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.