Wealth Management Associate Program

Requisition ID: 237687 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Wealth Management Associate Program - Private Investment Counsel (Burlington) Start date: June 2026 Work hours/week: 37.5 Application deadline: 10/18/25 Job location: Burlington Scotiabank is among the largest banks in the world and is Canada’s most international bank. We are powered by high-performing (and awesome) teammates who make a real difference across the globe as a leading provider of advice, products, digital experiences, and financial services in more than 50 countries. Together with our Digital Factories around the world, we are dedicated to helping over 25 million customers become better-off. This is a place where you’ll learn and develop your skills, while being recognized 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. Say hello to a career at Scotiabank. As part of a full-service investment management firm, Private Investment Counsel delivers relevant solutions and tailored service for clients looking to delegate day-to-day investment decisions to an experienced team with a disciplined investment philosophy. This dedicated team collaborates with our Scotia Wealth Management specialists, who bring their expertise and skills to the consideration of what our clients have accumulated - and how best to administer it as life changes. **Is this program right for you? In this role, you will**: There has never been a better time to join Scotiabank as a Wealth Management Associate. The Wealth Management Associate Program is a salaried program aimed at developing sales and entrepreneurial-minded individuals into a Wealth Advisory role. The program is focused on building a foundation for success centered on developing core financial planning skills and complementary client discovery skills attained through the wealth planning process. **Do you have the skills and requirements that will enable you to succeed in this role? - We’d love to work with you if**: - You're completing an undergraduate or master’s degree by June 2026, or you are a recent graduate with less than 5 years of experience and have developed a passion for client relationships and financial advice. - You have a strong aspiration to build a career in a Wealth Advisory role. - You’re a curious, competitive, critical thinker who thrives in change and collaborating with others. - You have a sales and relationship focused mindset. - You have exceptional relationship management skills; the ability to build and maintain strong collaborative client and internal/external partner relationships. - You can demonstrate an ability to influence, persuade, and build consensus as well as the ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing. - You can demonstrate flexibility in adapting to constantly changing environments. - You possess excellent self-awareness and seek feedback to leverage opportunities. - You have strong organization and time management skills, and the ability to work independently. - You have the problem-solving skills to go with your maturity, making you adaptable to many situations. - You're ambitious, entrepreneurial-minded, and want to grow your career. - You’re resilient, positive, and possess a high level of energy and perseverance. - You are flexible and are willing to relocate to another area of Canada. **What’s in it for you?** - A comprehensive training program that will lead you to the Certified Financial Planning (CFP) Designation/Institut québécois de planification financière (IQPF) and provide you with a thorough understanding of Scotiabank’s Wealth Advisory businesses and Total Wealth Planning approach. - Placement in a Scotiabank Wealth Management office to work with Wealth teams to gain relevant and practical experience, complementary training, and support to help prepare you to attain licensing requirements associated with transitioning into a Wealth Management Advisory role. - Ongoing support during the program through various touch points with the Program Lead, Total Wealth Planning leaders, and your local Manager. - A compensation program with competitive salary, opportunities for annual performance incentives based on performance thresholds, a flexible benefits program, and continuing education programs. **How do I apply?** - Complete your PLUM Profile here and save as a screenshot. - Complete a short one-way video interview here. Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Burlington 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.