Requisition ID: 103589Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
GBP Junior Programmer / Analyst, Client Services and Solutions
Fall 2021 (September to December)
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 youll get to learn and develop your skills, while being recognized for your hard work. At Scotiabank, were 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.
Global Business Payments (GBP) offers comprehensive business banking solutions on a global basis to small business, commercial and corporate clients of the Bank. The Business Payments Product team is responsible for enhancing the customer experience for payment products while maximizing revenue. The Business Payments team manages the following digital products:
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
Wire Payments
Bulk Interac Transfer
Business Taxes
Your Work Term At-A-Glance:
During your internship you will be responsible for the ongoing design and development of GBPs file translation software. This software is used for the onboarding of corporate and commercial customers onto the banks cash management products and services.
You will work in a cross-departmental environment in order to rapidly develop software code (while ensuring the integrity of the code for completeness and correctness to avoid any financial impact to both the customer and Global Business Payments). The candidate must be motivated, a quick learner, and have the ability to work under minimal supervision with a proven ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
Assess and document existing business procedures.
Recommend and develop new methods / procedures, implementation plans, schedules and reports for management
Maintain and enhance existing MS Access recordkeeping databases in order to ensure a high standard of integrity in the suite of reports being produced.
Creating net new and maintaining of MS Access, Excel and Crystal reports and tools in order to provide analysis, recommendations, identify trends and commentary for Senior Management
Interfacing with Operational partners and other cross functional groups to identify and understand any potential and or existing procedural and operational opportunities.
Proactively working to streamline processes and systems to ensure world class customer service.
Identify areas for potential improvements via automation of manual and repetitive tasks
Review and monitor the ongoing operational tasks for accuracy and completeness
Throughout your term youll also have access to skill-building modules, as well as challenging work-integrated learnings – all of which come together to create a stimulating environment where you will have the chance to thrive. We want you to be a sponge and take it all in, bring your great attitude, always be authentic, and own every opportunity that comes your way. This is your time to shine.
This role is for you if you are/have:
University degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong working knowledge of software development life cycle.
Proficient with Microsoft .NET development using C#
Solid understanding of relational database and SQL.
Knowledge of data security, data transmission protocols, and data representation.
Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
High degree of organizational and prioritization skills based on business and client impact.
Experience with website design and development is an asset.
Experience with data analytics and visualization (PowerBI, Crystal Reports, Tableau, R) is an asset
This internship will provide you with an excellent opportunity for learning and personal development, especially if you wish to gain exposure to global capital markets, and the critical real-time financial data needed and utilized to move key business lines forward. Throughout your term youll also have access to skill-building modules, as well as challenging work-integrated learnings – all of which come together to create a stimulating environment where you will have the chance to thrive. We want you to be a sponge and take it all in, bring your great attitude, always be authentic, and own every opportunity that comes your way. This is your time to shine.
How do I Apply?
For students, we believe evaluating you through relationships over resumes, and are focused on learning about who you are and what youre interested in to uncover your true potential. In short, we dont believe resumes will provide us with an accurate depiction of what youre truly about in order to properly assess your potential. Instead we want to get to know YOU and hear about the experiences that have shaped you. We know this might sound crazy but we do not want you to submit your resume instead we ask that as part of your application, you complete the below:
1) Complete your PLUM Profile here
2) Save your PLUM Profile as PDF. Click here to learn how
3) Complete a very short one-way video interview by clicking here (if you have already done this, you don’t need to do it again)
4) When it prompts you to submit your resume, do not attach your resume! Instead, attach your most recent transcript and your PLUM profile in one PDF under the “resume” section. Cover letters are optional.
Note: You do not need to complete your PLUM profile or video interview multiple times if you are applying to multiple positions. Also, we have full access to your entire profile from Plum and wont use the screenshot but its a great reminder for each of you to have completed it.
We thank you all for your interest in Scotiabank! However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs.
**In order to be considered for student opportunities at Scotiabank and/or Tangerine, you must submit your PLUM Assessment and Video Interview. **
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.