Candidates applying for Equity Research Associate roles take an average of 20 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Scotiabank overall takes an average of 21 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Scotiabank as a Equity Research Associate according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 40%
Group panel interview: 20%
Phone interview: 20%
Skills test: 20%
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I applied online. I interviewed at Scotiabank (Vancouver, BC) in Feb 2025
Interview
6 steps in total
1st step: Screen with HR manager for 45 mins. Personality/Fit questions
2nd step: Meet with MD Analyst for the sector. A few tecnicals and more fit based questions based on Resume
3rd Step: Financial Model test for 4 hours
4rth Step: Meet with Team of other Equity Research Associates
5th: Supervisory Analyst and MD Institutional Equity Sales and MD analyst once again
6th step: Meet with Head of Research
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Other Equity Research Associate Interview Reviews for Scotiabank
I applied online. I interviewed at Scotiabank in Feb 2026
Interview
Was ghosted after getting through four rounds of interviews. Reached out a handful of times over the 2 to 3 months since the interview process has began.
Common courtesy is to give a response, especially if you have been through multiple conversations and met with multiple people, even if it is a rejection. The career portal still says “Application Under Consideration.” How rejected candidates are treated shows the level of professionalism of the employees and organization.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Scotiabank
Interview
1st interview: Met with HR. Which went well.
2nd interview: Met with 2 Analysts. Pretty standard interview. Was around 30-45 minutes. Did not get 3rd interview but overall a good experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Walked thru my resume.
Answered questions about my stock pitch.