Is Scotiabank a good company to work for?

Scotiabank has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 14,466 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 74% of employees would recommend working at Scotiabank to a friend and 64% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Scotiabank have been left by employees working as Intern , Analyst and Manager .

Does Scotiabank pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Scotiabank employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Scotiabank. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Scotiabank?

74% of Scotiabank employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Scotiabank 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Scotiabank?

Financial Advisor (829) , Customer Service Representative (620) , Senior Manager (383) , Manager (363) , Senior Financial Advisor (308) , Analyst (279) , Business Analyst (229) , Director (226) , Customer Experience Associate (197) , Small Business Advisor (169) , Bank Teller (163) , Customer Care Advisor (117) , Associate (114) , Intern (106) , Assistant Manager (96)

What are the pros of working at Scotiabank according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefit for medical and dental" ((in 1012 reviews)); "workers and other branch members that I've had the pleasure of interacting with are all great people." ((in 692 reviews)); "They have a good culture and environment that could learn to you a lot of things" ((in 671 reviews)); "Social Work and Work Life Balance is good" ((in 577 reviews)); "Well structured IT teams gives great avenue for IT professionals to explore and diversify their career." ((in 349 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Scotiabank according to real employee reviews?

"Pay was low and non" ((in 500 reviews)); "poor management and just a mediocre company to work for" ((in 446 reviews)); "the basic salary is low and stressful" ((in 431 reviews)); "There are no training and development programs" ((in 161 reviews)); "long hours and lots of weekends/overtime to finish deals that isn't compensated or recognized." ((in 148 reviews))

What are employees saying about Scotiabank layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Scotiabank layoffs and their outlook for job security at Scotiabank in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Scotiabank locations?

New York , Houston , San Juan , Jersey City , Jamaica , Peru , Dallas , San Francisco , Trinidad , Saint Thomas , Panama City , Clifton , Whitehouse Station , Chicago , Cana , Kansas City , Kingston , Brooklyn , Deer Park , Mount Vernon , Cornwall , Detroit , Austin , Grenada , Jamaica , South Bend , Columbus , Los Angeles , Ontario , Francestown

Scotiabank reviews

3.8

74% would recommend to a friend

(11,115 total reviews)

Scott Thomson

74% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

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Scotiabank has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 11,115 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Scotiabank employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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11K reviews

4.0

Feb 6, 2009

Good, solid bank with pleasant atmosphere.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

The company is in good shape at a time when the financial sector as a whole is in chaos. Offices and branches around the world mean opportunities for working abroad. There is an atmosphere if healthy competition, without much of the eat-rocks-and-crap-fire, alpha-dog stuff you might find elsewhere.

Cons

A fair amount of second-guessing; lots of paperwork; some of the same territoriality you will find in any big organization. Office location next to WTC site will be a downer for some (at least until something is finally built there).

4.0

Jan 4, 2009

Excellent environment but you pay for that with mediocre comp.

mid level manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Very people oriented and provide work life balance.

Cons

Compensation. Once you get to a particular level you pretty much top out and then there really no room for advancement unless prepared to go to Toronto.

4.0

Dec 29, 2008

Its all about the customers, stupid.

Business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Growth and Opportunities abound. Things are slow to happen and slower to get support from Management. Resources are fantastic and if you have an idea, and run long and hard with it, you can make a change, you will get the recognition and you will be rewarded for your ideas and hard work with financial benefits and promotions.

Cons

Scotia Capital sucks when it comes to compensation. Thats a good thing and a bad thing - Good thing cos you can learn alot and jump to a higher paying job elsewhere. Bad because you are being paid diddly squat for the work you do. Bottom line, it doesnt pay enough, I am only here because it is a great place to work.

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Good, solid bank with pleasant atmosphere.

Excellent environment but you pay for that with mediocre comp.

Its all about the customers, stupid.

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