Requisition ID: 235316
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
Activate: Strategic Functions New Graduate Development Program, Global Risk Management – Market Risk Spring 2026
Start Date: June 2026
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Application Deadline: 09/26/2025
The Activate Strategic Functions New Graduate Development Program is designed to kick start your career at Scotiabank with endless possibilities! Within this program, you will choose a stream in the Strategic Functions space to specialize in - this includes Marketing, Human Resources, Risk Management, Accounting, Audit, Finance, Compliance and Group Treasury. If you are looking to fulfill your CPA designation requirements, one of our streams includes a Pre-Approved CPA program that provides you with the experience and mentorship required to achieve your designation within a 30-month timeframe. In all streams of the Activate Program, you will have access to personalized skill-building workshops and challenging work-integrated opportunities that will rapidly accelerate your career development and help you unlock your full potential.
Each stream of the Activate Program has a dedicated recruiting process; this posting is for the GRM – Market Risk Stream. If you’re interested in one of the other streams of the Activate program, please search for the appropriate posting on our Scotiabank Careers page.
About the Market Risk Stream:
Within Market Risk, we provide risk oversight for the Bank’s trading and treasury portfolios. Working closely with risk takers in a fast-paced environment, we place a critical role in keeping the Bank safe, ensuring risk is taken in a controlled way. This involves analyzing transactions and risk exposures in the context of the external environment. We are looking for strong communicators who are passionate about financial markets!
Is this program right for you? In this program, you will:
Rotate though various teams in market risk; gain exposure to different areas in the department and the various portfolios covered
Work on projects that tie into market risk objectives
Assist on risk reporting and analyzing exposures
Do you have the skills and requirements that will enable you to succeed in this program? – We’d love to work with you if:
You are graduating in April 2026 or a recent graduate within the last 2 years.
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, competitions, and/or hackathons.
You have foundational knowledge of financial markets, risk analysis and derivatives valuation.
You have strong verbal & written communication skills.
You have a curious mindset and confidence to challenge and partner with our trading and treasury partners.
You can work under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment.
You can efficiently work with large amounts of data in SQL/ Python/other programming languages and data visualization tools (PowerBI/Tableau).
What’s in it for you?
You’ll be part of a diverse, collaborative, innovative, and inclusive team.
You’ll join your own program cohort as well as the greater community, bank-wide, across all new grad programs in TILT.
A dedicated Program Manager to support with your learning, goals, and development.
Customized workshops, executive masterclasses, leadership courses, learning curriculum and capstone projects.
Individualized development plans, mentorship, and exclusive access to leaders.
TILT orientation week, TILT learning series, TILT socials, wellness sessions, community outreach events, TILT learning & development week, graduation ceremony, and much more!
How do I apply?
For students applying to one of our TILT New Graduate programs we do not require resumes! Instead, we ask that as part of your application, you complete the below:
Apply to the role through our career site! When the application asks for your resume, instead upload a screenshot of your past PLUM results. Complete your PLUM assessment here.
Complete a short one-way video interview here.
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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