2027 UK Global Transaction Banking Summer Internship

About the role

Ten-week London internship in Scotiabank’s Global Transaction Banking team, supporting Corporate and Financial Institution clients. Interns gain practical exposure to cash management, payments, liquidity, trade finance, working capital and correspondent banking while contributing to client opportunities, portfolio analysis, materials and an intern project. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities

• Support relationship and product teams servicing Corporate and Financial Institution clients.
• Research opportunities, analyse transactions, prepare client materials and coordinate internal stakeholders.
• Prepare presentations, meeting documents and briefing materials, including follow-up actions from client discussions.
• Monitor client portfolios, business opportunities and transaction activity.
• Collaborate with Corporate Banking, Financial Institutions, Product, Credit, Risk, Operations and Compliance teams.
• Complete an intern project and present findings to Global Transaction Banking leaders.

Programme Exposure

• Develop knowledge of cash management, payments, trade finance, working capital, liquidity, deposits and correspondent banking.
• Gain exposure to trade finance transactions and domestic and cross-border payment activity.
• Build understanding of client relationship management and how transaction banking solutions serve different client segments.
• Learn about Scotiabank’s risk appetite, risk culture, KYC, AML/ATF and regulatory responsibilities.
• Keep up to date with relevant market and transaction banking developments.
• Participate in speaker sessions, peer presentations, networking events and a charity-related CSR project.

Requirements

• First-year undergraduate student, or second-year student enrolled on a four-year degree.
• Available for a 10-week internship from mid-June through the end of August 2027.
• Strong interest in finance, transaction banking and global financial markets.
• Commercially aware, curious and proactive about learning.
• Strong analytical, organisational, problem-solving and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, with excellent written and verbal communication skills; eligible to work in the United Kingdom.

Application Process

• Apply through the Scotiabank careers portal and submit a CV; a cover letter is not required.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Successful applicants complete two interviews with members of the Global Transaction Banking team.