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    Found 3532 reviews

    3.6
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    72%
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    Scotiabank CEO Brian J. Porter
    Brian J. Porter
    1269 Ratings
    Pros
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    • "Work life balance was sometimes tough, but that might vary by department" (in 83 reviews)

    • "Very long hours, HR is not very helpful" (in 47 reviews)

    More Pros and Cons

    1. "More friendly investment bank"

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      Former Employee - Associate in Toronto
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook

      I worked at Scotiabank full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      Willing to promote from the Analyst level, small deal teams are great for taking on responsibility, most MDs are a pleasure to work for and take an interest in your development.

      Cons

      Investment banking group does not appear to be a priority of senior management and represents a small portion of overall bank profitability. League table performance has been lower than expected over the last several years.

      Advice to Management

      Strategy has been ill-conceived over the last half decade - not necessarily senior management's fault. Develop clear strategy and stick to it.

      Scotiabank2013-03-21

    2. "Underpaid, Undervalued"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 

      I worked at Scotiabank full-time

      Pros

      You don't take work home with you when you leave. Nice people Big company

      Cons

      Vastly underpaid for amount of work expected Ridiculous sales targets and bonus is next to nothing for amount of money being brought in for the bank

      Advice to Management

      Value people on the front line and encourage growth

      Scotiabank2018-05-19
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    3. "Good Pace"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      Former Employee - Customer Service Representative 

      I worked at Scotiabank part-time

      Pros

      Fun place Good experience Management good Flexible

      Cons

      Dont have anything to say

      Scotiabank2019-08-22

    4. "Good"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      Current Employee - CCA 

      I have been working at Scotiabank full-time

      Pros

      It has really great training

      Cons

      Open 24/7 so shifts can be odd for some people

      Scotiabank2019-08-22

    5. "good exp"

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      Current Employee - Customer Service Representative 

      I have been working at Scotiabank full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      good exp working with bank

      Cons

      nothing bad till now . good going

      Scotiabank2019-08-23

    6. "Conservative Work Environment & Culture"

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      Former Employee - Finance Analyst in New York, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I worked at Scotiabank part-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Scotia is flexible with allowing employees shadow their daily tasks in an effort to learn about other departments. Overall the environment is more relaxed than a BB.

      Cons

      Overall conservative environment without much research into new products.

      Scotiabank2019-08-22

    7. "Overall a great place to work"

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      Former Employee - Customer Onboarding Analyst in Bogotá, Bogota
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Scotiabank full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Great place to work with friendly staff and lots of opportunities to grow.

      Cons

      The job can be very repetitive day to day.

      Scotiabank2019-08-22

    8. "Sales & Trading Summer Intern"

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      Current Employee - Sales & Trading Analyst in Toronto, ON
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Scotiabank for less than a year

      Pros

      Best culture on the street; people are extremely nice and helpful.

      Cons

      Technology is lagging and the floor is quiet.

      Scotiabank2019-08-22

    9. "sanction payment screening and advisory"

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      Current Employee - AML Analyst in Hamilton, ON
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Scotiabank full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      A great working environment, with knowledgeable coworkers

      Cons

      Software appears to be a challenge for all banks in todays fast pace changes to regulatory requirements

      Scotiabank2019-08-20

    10. "Casual Teller"

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      Current Employee - Customer Service Representative 

      I have been working at Scotiabank part-time

      Pros

      Development and training opportunities for employees

      Cons

      being at the bottom of a very large company

      Scotiabank2019-08-20
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