Description
Financial Markets Diversity Scholarship Program
National Bank Financial Markets remains committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity. To support these commitments, the Financial Markets Diversity Scholarship Program aims to identify, engage and develop exceptional students who demonstrate a genuine interest in Financial Markets.
Program Overview
The Financial Markets Diversity Scholarship Program is dedicated to students interested in a career in Financial Markets and who identify with one or more of the following diversity groups: women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ2+ community or person with a disability.
This initiative encourages students to gain valuable hands-on work experience and to get acquainted with National Bank Financial Markets culture and organization, as they continue their pursuit of either an Undergraduate or a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or any related field.
The Opportunity
As a recipient of the program, you would receive a $10,000 scholarship and a paid internship opportunity in our offices in Calgary, Montreal, Toronto, or Vancouver. Moreover, a member of our team will provide you with mentorship until your arrival at National Bank Financial Markets, to ensure you are positioned for a successful internship.
The internship will take place in 2026 in our Corporate & Investment Banking or Sales & Trading teams depending on your skillset and area of interest.
Eligibility
• You are an Undergraduate or Master’s program student enrolled full-time at a Canadian university.
• You self-identify with one or more of the following diversity groups: women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ2+ community or person with a disability.
• You have a strong academic record with relevant extra-curricular participation.
• You have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in capital markets upon graduation.
• You are legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Bilingualism is an asset (French required for internships in Montreal).
Please ensure you provide us with the following documents as part of your application:
• A cover letter detailing your motivation for pursuing a career related to financial markets, and detailing what inclusion, diversity and equity means to you.
• A résumé.
• A copy of your recent transcripts.
All documents must be grouped into one PDF file named as follow Lastname_Firstname_UniversityName.pdf (Example Smith_Margaret_Dalhousie.pdf)
NOTE: Failure to include a complete application will result in your candidacy being rejected.
We are accepting applications from January 20th to 31st at 11:59 pm EST.
Other opportunities
We strongly encourage candidates who have interest in Capital Markets, but who do not meet the requirements for this program, to visit our career site for additional programs and opportunities within National Bank Financial Markets https://nbfm.ca/campus-recruiting
Legal Notes
All successful recipients of the employment opportunity are subject to National Bank’s hiring criteria. By submitting an application, the applicant authorizes National Bank of Canada and its respective representatives to collect, use, disclose and confirm information about the applicant, provided on the Application submitted (including references) to those who need to know such information for the purposes of administering and promoting the Program. The selection committee will use the information only for the purposes of evaluating the Application.
National Bank reserves the right to modify, amend or cancel this Program at any time without notice and to decide all questions respecting the awarding of Scholarships, and the administration of the terms and conditions of the Program.
Equal opportunity employment is an integral part of the Bank’s values and commitments.
Your benefits In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family. * Health and wellness program, including many options * Flexible group insurance * Generous pension plan * Employee Share Ownership Plan * Employee and Family Assistance Program * Preferential banking services * Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives * Telemedicine service * Virtual sleep clinic These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family. Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged. We're putting people first We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees. We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team? Come live your ambitions with us!
