Wealth Management Associate Program - ScotiaMcLeod Southwestern Ontario

Wealth Management Associate Program - Scotia Mc Leod  (Toronto & Southwestern Ontario) - January 2027

Requisition

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high‑performing culture.

Wealth Management Associate Program – Scotia Mc Leod

Start date:

January 2027

Work hours/week: 37.5

Job Location:

Downtown Toronto, Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga

Scotiabank is among the largest banks in the world and is Canada’s most international bank. We are powered by high‑performing 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.

At Scotiabank, you’ll grow your skills, be recognized for your contributions, and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone can thrive.

As a cornerstone business within Scotia Wealth Management®, Scotia Mc Leod  is a full‑service wealth management firm recognized for integrity, trusted advice, and service excellence. Our advisory teams work closely with clients to help them protect, grow, and manage their wealth through thoughtful, personalized financial strategies and client‑specific programs such as the Scotiabank Women’s Initiative.

The Wealth Management Associate Program is a salaried development program aimed at developing sales and entrepreneurial‑minded individuals into a Wealth Advisory role. The program offers a strong foundation in financial planning, relationship building, and client discovery skills that are highly valued in Advisory careers. We welcome applicants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds who are eager to make a meaningful difference in clients’ lives.

• You’re completing an undergraduate or master’s degree by January 2027, or you are a recent graduate with less than 5 years of experience and have developed a passion for helping others achieve their financial goals.
• You’re excited about building a long‑term career in Wealth Advisory.
• You’re naturally curious, thoughtful, and collaborative, and you enjoy solving problems that matter to people.
• You bring strong relationship‑building skills and enjoy connecting with others.
• You have strong communication skills—listening, asking great questions, and expressing ideas clearly.
• You’re adaptable, open to feedback, and motivated to grow.
• You are organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• You’re entrepreneurial‑minded and energized by helping clients navigate important life decisions in a sales advisory capacity.
• You remain positive and resilient when faced with challenges.
• You have 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.

A comprehensive training and development experience that provides a thorough understanding of Scotiabank’s Wealth Advisory businesses and Total Wealth Planning approach. Your growth is our top priority, and you will be supported through formal web‑based and in‑person training, on‑the‑job learning, educational speaker events, professional development opportunities, and ongoing mentorship throughout the program.

Opportunities within the Wealth Advisory businesses to gain exposure to how these areas apply to an overall wealth strategy for a client’s life.

Placement in a Scotia Mc Leod  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.

If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.