2026 UK UpLIFTED Women In Finance Development Programme

2026 UK UpLIFTED Women In Finance Development Programme

Scotiabank•London, England, UK

Requisition ID: 239509

About Scotiabank

Scotiabank is one of the Big Five Canadian banks and is a leading foreign bank serving large national and multinational corporations through its Global Banking and Markets (GBM) business line in Europe.

Global Banking and Markets provides a full range of credit risk management and investment banking products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients, including transaction banking, investment banking, mergers & acquisitions, corporate banking, fixed income, equity underwriting, sales trading, research, prime services, foreign exchange sales and trading, commodity derivatives and collateral management. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by Scotiabank.

About this Programme

Scotiabanks UpLIFTED Women in Finance Development programme is a selective four‑month programme designed for female‑identifying first‑year students (or second‑years on a four‑year degree) who have an interest in finance. The programme provides exposure, insights and opportunities to learn about finance from experienced professionals and focuses on upskilling students on and increasing knowledge of our Global Capital Markets and Corporate Banking business lines.

The development programme will run from the beginning of January 2026 to the end of April 2026. Participants will be assigned a mentor, have access to targeted workshops to help prepare for a career in finance and will have the opportunity to participate in candid discussions about what it means to be a woman in finance.

Programme Topics

• Career Pathways Workshops
• Leadership Speaker Series
• Networking and Interview Workshops
• Technical Skills Workshops
• Office Visits (location dependent)

Eligibility and Requirements

• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree in the UK in any discipline
• Be a current first‑year student on a three‑year degree or second‑year student on a four‑year degree
• Self‑identify as a woman
• Have a demonstrated passion for and interest in learning about capital markets, corporate banking and finance
• Be able to attend regular mentor meetings and programme workshops for the duration of the 4‑month programme (Jan – April 2026)

Application Process

1. Submit your CV (no cover letter is required)
2. Complete a one‑way video interview
3. Attend a virtual interview

We thank all candidates for taking the time to apply; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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 during the recruitment and selection process please let us know. We will work with you to provide as seamless a recruitment experience as possible.

Location

England : Greater London : London (UK)

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology, Project / Program Management, Program Management, Management Experience, Microsoft Powerpoint, Project Management, Microsoft Project, Budgeting, DoD Experience, Leadership Experience, Supervising Experience, Contracts

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

Years

Vacancy

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