ASPIRE Commercial Banking - National Office - Winter 2027 Co-op / Internship - Toronto
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What you'll do
- Support business initiatives and transformation projects through research, analysis, project coordination, and development of presentations and project plans.
- Gather and synthesize information to identify opportunities, develop recommendations, and support informed decision-making.
- Help review and improve processes that enhance operational efficiency, business performance, and the client experience.
- Track project activities, milestones, risks, and deliverables to support effective execution.
- Build strong relationships and collaborate with partners across Commercial Banking and the broader Bank.
- Communicate findings, progress, and recommendations clearly to project teams and stakeholders.
- Ensure the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture are considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
What they're looking for
- You are enrolled in an undergraduate degree in Business, Commerce, Management, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or a related field
- You have strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- You have good presentation skills and consistently demonstrate professionalism
- You have a natural curiosity and eagerness to learn about Commercial Banking
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
Requisition ID: 273169
Employee Referral Program – Potential Reward:
We are committed to investing in our employees and helping you continue your career at Scotiabank.
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
Location: Toronto, ON
Term: January - August 2027
Work Hours: 37.5 Hours per week
Application Deadline: 10/05/2026
Kickstart your career with Scotiabank’s Commercial Aspire Program! This is your opportunity to gain real-world experience, build your network, and explore what it’s like to work in Canadian Commercial Banking—all while contributing meaningfully to our teams. Aspire is designed for ambitious students who are curious, collaborative, and eager to learn. We're looking for students who demonstrate strong communication skills, intellectual curiosity, accountability, and a desire to make a meaningful contribution.
If you're interested in strategy, transformation, and business operations, this opportunity will provide hands-on exposure to the teams that drive Commercial Banking's strategic priorities and operational excellence. Your placement will be determined based on your interests and capabilities, business needs, and available opportunities. Regardless of placement, you'll gain experience supporting business initiatives, process improvements, project delivery, and cross-functional collaboration while building strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
The National Office supports the strategic and operational priorities of Commercial Banking through business initiatives, process transformation, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration. Our teams partner across the Bank to identify opportunities, improve how we work, and deliver initiatives that strengthen business performance and the client experience.
Is this role right for you?
With Aspire, you’ll gain early exposure to Commercial Banking by working on meaningful projects and learning from experienced professionals. You’ll have opportunities to:
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Support business initiatives and transformation projects through research, analysis, project coordination, and development of presentations and project plans.
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Gather and synthesize information to identify opportunities, develop recommendations, and support informed decision-making.
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Help review and improve processes that enhance operational efficiency, business performance, and the client experience.
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Track project activities, milestones, risks, and deliverables to support effective execution.
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Build strong relationships and collaborate with partners across Commercial Banking and the broader Bank.
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Communicate findings, progress, and recommendations clearly to project teams and stakeholders.
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Ensure the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture are considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
Who we’re looking for:
You thrive in a structured environment with clear guidance and deadlines, and you bring a positive, flexible, and professional attitude.
Key capabilities:
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You are client-centric and passionate about enhancing the client experience
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You are collaborative and work effectively with others
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You are organized and able to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
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You are comfortable operating in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
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You are analytical and use data to inform decisions and recommendations
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You are adept at identifying problems and developing effective, strategic solutions
Key requirements:
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You are enrolled in an undergraduate degree in Business, Commerce, Management, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or a related field
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You have strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
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You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
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You have good presentation skills and consistently demonstrate professionalism
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You have a natural curiosity and eagerness to learn about Commercial Banking
How to apply
We focus on relationships over resumes. Instead of submitting a traditional resume, please:
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Complete your PLUM Profile and save a screenshot.
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Complete a short one-way video interview here.
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Apply to the role and upload your PLUM Profile screenshot when prompted for a resume.
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.
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