Bright future for this bank, soured by poor culture. - Senior Manager Scotiabank Employee Review

3.0
Jan 2, 2017
Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

Strong change program, taking the right steps to transform legacy business. It has a good global footprint, lots of international opportunity.

Cons

Culture is tough, the system at scotia is not welcoming to newcomers. Very process oriented, most people have worked there their whole lives.

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5.0
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Pros

good culture while growing US business lines

Cons

growing US business lines while undergoing multiple changes

3.0
Jul 16, 2026
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Pros

slower paced than other banks but decent worklife balance

Cons

lack of good and vision, no cohesive planning, and ineffective communications

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