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Title: 2027 UK Technology Summer Internship
Requisition ID: 278809
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
Duration: June – end of August 2027 (10 weeks)
Location: London, United Kingdom
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. We are powered by our 97,000 high-performing teammates who make a real difference across the globe as a leading provider of advice, products, digital experiences, and financial services. This is a place where you’ll get to learn and develop your skills, while being recognised for your hard work. At Scotiabank, we’re passionate about bringing our whole selves to work, allowing us to create inclusive work environments for everyone to enjoy.
Our Europe operations are located in London and Dublin and are part of our Global Banking & Markets (GBM) business. GBM provides a full range of investment banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients.
Our products include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, corporate banking, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, foreign exchange, and precious metals. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by the Scotiabank Group.
Scotiabank offers an exciting opportunity to join the Front Office Application Support team in Europe commencing in June 2027.
This 10-week programme is designed for students in their first year of study (or second year of a four year degree) who are eager to learn and have a passion for Technology.
This internship will focus on supporting the Front Office Application Support team in providing reliable technology services for trading and business users. You will gain practical experience in application monitoring, incident investigation, problem analysis, testing, documentation and service improvement. The role will use Python or Java skills to support more in-depth investigation of complex technical and application issues.
What You Can Expect:
During the programme, you will:
- Support the Front Office Application Support team with day-to-day operational and technical activities.
- Assist with the investigation of application incidents, data issues, process failures and system dependencies.
- Use Python or Java to analyse logs, validate data, automate repeatable checks and investigate complex problems in greater depth.
- Work with application support, development, infrastructure and business teams to identify root causes and support effective resolution.
- Help improve monitoring, operational tooling, support procedures and knowledge documentation.
- Participate in application testing, release validation and production-readiness activities, following established change and risk controls.
- Complete an intern project assignment and present it to the wider team.
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
- Social and networking events
- A CSR project that supports one of our charity partners
Who We're Looking For:
- You are a first-year undergraduate student (or second-year on a four-year degree)
- You are available for a 10-week internship between mid-June to end of August 2027
- You have a demonstrated interest in technology, financial markets and Front Office application support
- You have working knowledge of Python or Java, with the ability to read, write and debug code for technical investigation
- You have a basic understanding of SQL, Linux/Unix, APIs, log analysis or source-control tools such as Git is beneficial
- You have an analytical and methodical approach to investigating complex problems and identifying root causes
- You have good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams
- You have strong attention to detail, curiosity and willingness to learn in a controlled production environment
- You are eligible to work in the United Kingdom
Summer Internship applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.We thank all candidates for taking the time to apply; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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 lifecycle can be provided upon request.
Location(s): England : GreaterLondon : London (UK)
2027 UK Technology Summer Internship employer: Scotiabank
Scotiabank is an exceptional employer that fosters a purpose-driven and inclusive culture, making it an ideal place for professionals in the financial sector. Located in the vibrant city of London, employees benefit from competitive salaries, comprehensive growth opportunities, and a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and client-focused solutions. Join a high-performing team where your contributions directly impact the success of the Prime Services business and where you can thrive in a dynamic global market.
