Audit 2026 Internship (New York City, NY, US)

2026 Audit:  Summer Internship 

June 2026 - August 2026, Full-Time

New York City, United States

Deadline to apply: March 16, 2024

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.

 

 What will my responsibilities look like?

 

Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Scotiabank relationships, systems, and knowledge through the following tasks:

 

• 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

 

Do you have the skills to succeed? We’d love to work with you if:

• 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

 

How to apply:

You must apply via the Scotiabank Career Page and complete all steps outlined below to be considered for this position.

1. Fill out an application by clicking the “Apply” button.   
2. Submit your resume and transcript as a single PDF when prompted.
3. Successful applicants will be contacted for next steps, including a video interview.

 

We thank all candidates for taking the time to apply; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this program. Likewise, Scotiabank, will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit. 

As Canada’s Most International Bank, we are a leader when it comes to inclusion. We are a diverse and global team, speaking more than 100 languages with backgrounds from more than 120 countries. We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We will work with you to provide as seamless a recruitment experience as possible.