They are flailing - Senior Manager Scotiabank Employee Review

2.0
May 10, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

- Solid brand recognition on your resume. - Good benefits package and vacation policy. - Opportunities for internal mobility, although limited to certain roles and departments.

Cons

- Extremely bureaucratic environment, leading to slow decision-making and frustration. - Senior management disconnected from frontline employees, creating unrealistic expectations and high-pressure environments. - Minimal recognition of employee contributions; hard work overlooked in favour of political maneuvering. - Outdated technology and systems hinder productivity and innovation. - Poor work-life balance; expectations to work evenings and weekends without acknowledgment or compensation.

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5.0
Dec 8, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Incredible learning opportunity if you take lots of initiative

Cons

Limited deal flow compared to larger banks

2.0
Jun 5, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

A couple of smart people who are kind and open to mentoring. Hours not bad given no deal flow in US.

Cons

Top heavy management. Culture values heavy politicking. Low bonuses.

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