2026 UK Global Capital Markets Summer Internship

Requisition ID: 238955

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

Duration: June – end of August 2026 (10 weeks)

Location: London, United Kingdom

Programme Overview:

Scotiabank offers an outstanding opportunity for students to gain real hands-on experience through our Global Capital Markets Summer Internship programme commencing in June 2026.

This 10-week programme is designed for students in their penultimate year of study who are eager to learn and have a passion for financial markets.

Capital Markets spans a number of predominantly client facing business functions, and as such, we encourage applications from broad array of disciplines. From risk taking trading roles, to client relationship management (typically known as ‘Sales’ or ‘DCM’ functions), and from developed to emerging markets, Scotiabank’s rotational-style programme offers a truly exceptional foundational experience for any candidate with a keen interest in markets.

As an intern, you will gain exceptional insights into the daily workings of several specific Capital Markets desks including:

• CMF: Collateral Management & Funding
• Debt Capital Markets
• Emerging Markets Relationship Management/Sales
• FX Relationship Management/Sales & Trading
• Global Equity Sales & Trading
• Global Fixed Income Relationship Management/Sales & Trading
• Prime Services

What You Can Expect:

During the programme, you will:

• Shadow traders to learn risk management techniques, and develop key trading/market making skills in a live market environment
• Be immersed in real-world business development and client acquisition experiences, offering a firm grounding in a truly global client base spanning; official institutions, bank treasury desks, global asset managers, pension funds and alternative asset managers
• Interact with stakeholders to develop a strong understanding of the global markets and products, with the opportunity to apply knowledge to real world situations
• Complete a variety of key business-line projects which includes preparing market commentary, analysing client trading data, and other ad hoc tasks
• Within relationship management, understand client investment patterns/behaviours to add value to our clients’ portfolio decisions
• Develop an understanding of Scotiabank’s products, services, risk appetite and risk culture
• Deliver a final presentation to leaders within Capital Markets

Programme Highlights:

Our internship is designed to give you real insight into life at Scotiabank. Alongside your day-to-day responsibilities, you’ll take part in:

• A weekly speaker series with leaders from across the Bank
• Peer to peer intern presentations
• Social and networking events
• A CSR project that supports one of our charity partners

Upon completion of the internship, exceptional interns will be considered for entry onto our 2027 Global Capital Markets Rotational Graduate Programme where they will rotate across several desks with the goal of obtaining a permanent position within Global Banking and Markets.

Who We’re Looking For:

• You are a penultimate year university student graduating in summer 2027
• We welcome applications from any degree discipline
• Available for a 10-week internship between mid-June to end of August 2026
• You have a demonstrated interest in and knowledge of the financial markets
• You are able to build and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues
• You have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a collaborative environment
• You have the ability to overcome challenges presented by a constantly changing work environment
• Eligible to work in the United Kingdom

How To Apply:

1) Fill out an application via the Scotiabank careers portal and submit your CV when prompted (please note a cover letter is not required)

2) Successful applicants will be contacted regarding next steps, which will include a one-way video interview, a virtual panel interview with members of the Capital Markets team, and an Assessment Centre

Summer Internship applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We thank all candidates for applying, however due to the number applications we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.

Scotiabank is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require accessibility accommodations during the recruitment, selection, and/or onboarding processes, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs.

We value the unique skills and experiences everyone brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Accommodations (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, or Assistive Technology) at any stage of the recruitment life cycle can be provided upon request.

Location(s): England : Greater London : London (UK)

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.