2027 UK Audit Summer Internship

Location: London (UK), ENG, GB

Title

2027 UK Audit Summer Internship

Requisition ID: 278805

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.

Programme Overview

Scotiabank offers an exciting opportunity to join the London-based Europe Internal Audit team of a Canadian Bank 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 Audit.

The Audit Summer Internship provides an opportunity to work on a variety of projects to gain diverse experience in the different areas within the Internal Audit department of an Investment Bank. The programme will allow you to deepen your understanding of how an Investment Bank's Internal Audit function works and learn what it takes to be an independent trusted advisor to the business, delivering objective assurance and value-added insights to the Bank's Senior Management.

What You Can Expect

During the programme, you will

Assist in executing assigned audit programs under the direction of the Audit's Officer in Charge (OIC) including evaluating design and operation effectiveness of internal controls

Ensure audit results are gathered and assess the impact of the findings on the internal control framework. This would include preparing audit findings for presentation and confirmation with management and discussion of the root cause with the OIC

Explore and apply automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support audit testing, analyse data and identify opportunities to perform audit work more efficiently.

Assist with audit reporting to ensure audit reports are written to a consistent high standard and are finalised within established department metrics and in accordance with the Group Internal Audit Methodology

Assist in special projects as assigned including investigations and other special projects that Audit may be requested to perform by management

Assist the OIC and other audit team members on a variety of audit tasks

Assist in special projects, as assigned, including investigations and other special projects that Internal Audit may be requested to perform by management

Ensure Scotiabank standards and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Code of Ethics are maintained in completion of all assignments

Champion a high-performance environment and contribute to an inclusive work environment

Complete an intern project assignment and present it to the wider team

Programme Highlights

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

Peer to peer intern presentations

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 and knowledge of the financial markets

You have a basic understanding of banking operations and regulatory environment

You posses good analytical skills and proficiency in the use of data analytics or visualisation tools

You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) and looking to work as part of a diverse and inclusive team

You are able to build and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues

You are eligible to work in the United Kingdom

How To Apply

Fill out an application via the Scotiabank careers portal and submit your CV when prompted (please note a cover letter is not required)

Successful applicants will be contacted regarding next steps, which will be comprised of two interviews with members of the Audit team

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 : Greater London : London (UK)

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