Wealth Management Associate Program - Private Banking (January 2027) - Vancouver

Scotiabank • Vancouver, BC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wealth Management Associate Program is a salaried development program aimed at developing sales and entrepreneurial-minded individuals into a private banking role. The program offers a strong foundation on building core credit underwriting and relationship management skills. We welcome applicants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds who are eager to make a meaningful difference in clients’ lives. Scotia Wealth Management Private Banking offers strategic borrowing solutions and customized personal banking support for high-net worth clients. Private Bankers provide the highest level of personalized and attentive service, helping clients meet their financial goals.

Requirements

• Completing a master’s degree by January 2027, or a recent graduate with less than 5 years of experience.
• Passion for helping others achieve their financial goals.
• Excited about building a long-term career in Credit Advisory.
• Naturally curious, thoughtful, and collaborative.
• Enjoy solving problems that matter to people.
• Strong relationship-building skills and enjoy connecting with others.
• Strong communication skills—listening, asking great questions, and expressing ideas clearly.
• Adaptable, open to feedback, and motivated to grow.
• Organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Entrepreneurial-minded and energized by helping clients navigate important life decisions in a credit advisory capacity.
• Positive and resilient when faced with challenges.
• Relationship management skills; the ability to build and maintain strong collaborative client and internal/ external partner relationships.
• Ability to influence, persuade, and build consensus.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales and entrepreneurial skills for a private banking role.
• Build core credit underwriting and relationship management skills.
• Provide strategic borrowing solutions and customized personal banking support for high-net worth clients.
• Deliver personalized and attentive service to help clients meet their financial goals.
• Gain exposure to credit advisory businesses and their application to overall wealth strategy.
• Work with wealth teams to gain practical experience and support licensing requirements for a Wealth Management role.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and development experience.
• Formal web-based and in-person training.
• On-the-job learning.
• Educational speaker events.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Ongoing mentorship.
• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for annual performance incentives.
• Flexible benefits program.
• Continuing education programs.

What This Job Offers

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