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Wealth Management Associate Program - Private Banking   

Start date: January 2027  

Work hours/week: 37.5  

Job Location: Vancouver, BC

Scotiabank is among the largest banks in the world and is Canada's most international bank. We are powered by high-performing (and awesome) 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.  

At Scotiabank, you'll grow your skills, be recognized for your contributions, and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are value and everyone can thrive. 

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?  

There has never been a better time to join Private Banking as a Wealth Management Associate.  

The Wealth Management Associate Program is a salaried development program aimed at developing sales and entrepreneurial-minded individuals into a private banking role. The program offers a strong foundation on building core credit underwriting and relationship management skills. We welcome applicants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds who are eager to make a meaningful difference in clients' lives. 

Do you have the skills that will help you succeed? - We'd love to work with you if:  

• You're completying a master's degree by January 2027, or you are a recent graduate with less than 5 years of experience and have developed a passion for helping others achieve their financial goals. 

• You're excited about building a longterm career in Credit Advisory 

• You're naturally curious, thoughtful, and collaborative, and you enjoy solving problems that matter to people. 

• You bring strong relationshipbuilding skills and enjoy connecting with others.  

• You have strong communication skills-listening, asking great questions, and expressing ideas clearly. 

• You'rthe adaptable, open to feedback, and motivated to grow.  

• You are organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.  

• You're entrepreneurialminded and energized by helping clients navigate important life decisions in a credit advisory capacity 

• You remain positive and resilient when faced with challenges. 

• You have relationship management skills; the ability to build and maintain strong collaborative client and internal/ external partner relationships.  

• You can demonstrate an ability to influence, persuade, and build consensus  

Note: You do not need to meet 100% of these criteria to be a strong candidate. We encourage all interested applicants-from all communities-to apply. 

What's in it for you?  

• A comprehensive training and development experience that provides a thorough understanding of Scotiabank's Private Banking and Wealth Advisory businesses and Total Wealth approach. Your growth is our top priority, and you will be supported through formal webbased and inperson training, onthejob learning, educational speaker events, professional development opportunities, and ongoing mentorship throughout the program. 

• Opportunities within e credit advisory businesses to gain exposure as to how these areas apply to an overall wealth strategy for a client's life.  

• Placement in a Private Banking office to work with wealth teams to gain relevant and practical experience, complementary training, and support to help prepare you to attain licensing requirements associated with transitioning into a Wealth Management role.  

• Ongoing support during the Program through various touch points with the Program Lead, Total Wealth Planning 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:  

1. Complete your PLUM Profilehereand save as a screenshot.  

1. Complete a short one-way video interviewhere.  

1. Apply to the role and when the application asks for your resume, instead upload the screenshot of your PLUM Profile.