How are the career development opportunities at ScotiaMcleod?

Pros

Large, recognizable parent organization in the form of Scotiabank (though there seems to be little mobility between ScotiaMcLeod and other parts of the bank), high degree of autonomy, free WSJ subscription.

Cons

Shockingly poor management team- largely absent and seemingly more concerned with office politics. Woeful displays of incompetence far below the standards expected at a major financial institution- constant internal entanglements between advisors and managers. Complete lack of training and support for new staff, very little clarity and communication, absolutely no collaboration or teamwork. In short- minimal growth opportunities, subpar pay and zero mentorship opportunities. Be prepared to experience business practices that should have no place in the modern-day workplace let alone a major Canadian bank. Unpaid overtime hours, atrocious displays of nepotism and if you're in the non-Anglophone minority, a healthy dose of casual racism.

Advice to Management

It's probably a good thing ScotiaMcLeod isn't in competition with the Swiss and American banks- the difference in class with these institutions is stratospheric.

Pros

good career opportunities. good work life balance

Cons

very political. technology is lagging other banks

Pros

Build Financial Services Experience as an Associate.

Cons

Management solely interested in achieving targets and little about career development

Pros

Great opportunity to learn and grow, all licensing is covered by the bank, nice people and environment

Cons

Low entry level play requires you to be in office a minimum of 3 days most teams doing 4-5 days a week in office

Advice to Management

Pay entry level positions more