Analysts in the Investment Banking and Mergers & Acquisitions areas remain in their position for a minimum of two years. After this time, they can pursue one of several options. Possibilities include remaining as an Analyst for an additional year, being promoted to the Associate level, moving to a different area within the firm, or pursuing a graduate degree.

Associates in the Investment Banking and Mergers & Acquisition areas start as Generalists and are expected to pick an industry specialization after 12-24 months on the job. Promotion to Associate Director level usually takes a minimum of 2-3 years.

Associates in Corporate Banking and Equity Research start specializing in a particular industry immediately upon joining. Promotion to Director level takes approximately 3-5 years, depending on individual performance and availability of opportunities.

New recruits in Sales and Trading spend their first year rotating through all areas of the division as Associates-in-Training. Upon completion of this year, trainees who are offered a full-time position will be promoted to the Associate level.

For all positions, career growth is directly related to an individual's ability, drive, and initiative.

Training for new recruits may begin with the Capital Ideas program. This is a classroom program designed to give new recruits a practical financial base, an understanding of our products and services, and an opportunity to network across all areas of the firm.

Additional training is provided to employees throughout their careers. Programs include presentation, negotiation and selling skills and relationship management workshops.

Scotia Capital also encourages employees to pursue graduate studies or a professional designation (such as a CFA) through employee programs such as the educational assistance program. (See Training)

For campus recruitment, please refer to the "Campus Recruiting" section of this website. Your application should include a copy of your resume, your most recent transcript and a cover letter.

Experienced professionals please refer to the "Current Opportunities" section.

Each year there are a limited number of positions that become available for summer students within various departments of Scotia Capital including support areas for front-line operations. To apply for these positions, plase check with your school's career centre. See the "Summer & Co-op Recruitment" section for instructions.

There are also a few positions available for co-op students. Hiring for these positions is done throughout the year. Information regarding these positions will be posted at your school's career center.

For those MBA graduates with permanent working status in the United States or United Kingdom, opportunities may exist in our U.S. and U.K. offices. Please refer to our "U.S. & U.K. Opportunities" section for more detailed information.