Audit 2026 Internship

Scotiabank • New York City, NY

1d • $75,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

2026 Audit: Summer Internship June 2026 - August 2026, Full-Time New York City, United States Deadline to apply: March 16, 2026 Why work for Scotiabank? 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. At Scotiabank, we’re passionate about bringing our whole selves to work, allowing us to create inclusive work environments for everyone to enjoy. Scotiabank Global Banking & Markets 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, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, and foreign exchange. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by the Scotiabank Group. Summer Interns will have access to experienced Finance, Global Banking and Markets, and support team executives, as they network and interact with various business partners that support a full-service brokerage and banking organization. The program involves frequent interactive learning sessions led by our experienced professionals. Interns will also have access to our Mentoring program where students will be teamed-up with a mentor who will serve as a guide for professional and personal development. We are committed to offering you extensive opportunities for training, hands-on experience and career advancement. Simply put, your future is our investment. Is this role right for you? Our internship will provide hands on experience to various aspects of our international bank by working closely with experienced professionals. We are looking for students that want to use their qualitative and quantitative skills and connect what they learn in the classroom to real life assignments and projects. You will get involved in ongoing business projects and work side by side with our professionals. You will be encouraged to speak up and take initiative on specific projects and be part of an amazing team. The program will also include personal development opportunities such as Lunch & Learns, mentorship and other team building activities to enhance your experience over the summer. The U.S. Internal Audit Summer Analyst Program at Scotiabank is designed to introduce undergraduate and graduate students to the field of Internal Audit , specifically in assessing design and operating effectiveness of processes and controls in place for the various U.S. business lines and activities. Our Summer Analysts will contribute to the success of the U.S. Audit Department by ensuring specific goals, plans and initiatives are executed and delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. They will also ensure that all activities conducted follow governing regulations, internal policies and procedures. This internship will be based in our NYC office. Please note that future opportunities with this team may be located in other offices, including Dallas. This statement is provided for informational purposes only and does not guarantee future employment opportunities or locations.

Requirements

• You are working towards a Bachelor’s and master’s degree in accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, communications/journalism, finance, engineering, political science, math, and statistics.
• You have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office especially within MS Excel
• You have excellent leadership capabilities and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• You have a record of outstanding achievement in academic and extracurricular activities
• You pride yourself on having strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment
• You possess time management skills to manage multi-functional accountabilities through prioritization, delegation, motivation, conflict resolution and the promotion of ideas
• You are a quick learner and understand the risks associated with new products, processes, routines and formulates audit procedures to ensure that the controls are adequate

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate the business control environment and provide assurance over activities
• Develop and understanding of Scotiabank’s Audit methodology
• Understand the business line and its associated risks and processes for assigned projects
• Learn to audit and assist with execution of Audit work
• Determine the efficiency, effectiveness, integrity, and reliability of internal controls in relation to defined control requirements
• Assist with issue identification and completion of Audit Reports.
• Support the Audit Professional Practice Director with key initiatives such as audit methodology development, annual risk assessment and planning, issue tracking, training, and reporting.
• Manage time, take direction and guidance, demonstrate leadership abilities, and outcomes communicate effectively

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern