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    Scotiabank Reviews

    Updated 15 February, 2019
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    Scotiabank President and CEO Brian J. Porter
    Brian J. Porter
    969 Ratings

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    • "no work life balance, doesnt pay well" (in 75 reviews)

    • "high turnover amongst full-time employee" (in 40 reviews)

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    1. "Financial advisor"

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      Current Employee - Financial Advisor in Calgary, AB
      Current Employee - Financial Advisor in Calgary, AB
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Scotiabank full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great work environment
      Proper training before meeting clients

      Cons

      Not too many things i can think of

    2. "SBA"

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      Former Employee - Small Business Advisor
      Former Employee - Small Business Advisor

      I worked at Scotiabank full-time

      Pros

      great place to work and no complains

      Cons

      nothing bad to say

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    3. "Scotiabank"

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      Current Employee - Universal Banker in Ottawa, ON
      Current Employee - Universal Banker in Ottawa, ON
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Scotiabank part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Friendly Staff members at my branch

      Cons

      Stingy about taking time off

      Advice to Management

      Better time off packages

    4. "Customer Service Representative"

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      Former Employee - Customer Service Representative in London, ON
      Former Employee - Customer Service Representative in London, ON
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at Scotiabank part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Great work hours, friendly environment

      Cons

      Need to choose the right branch to work in

    5. "Good place to work"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Scotiabank full-time

      Pros

      Flexible
      ESOP
      Decent benefits
      Good strategy on Latam

      Cons

      Old tech
      Many family relationships
      Not enough info sharing

    6. "CSR"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Scotiabank full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      People's environment. Best place to work in.

      Cons

      no such cons. everything is good.

    7. "Too fast, too unstable"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Scotiabank full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Investment in technology is a priority.

      Cons

      Too many layers, very difficult to deliver on customers needs on time leading to frustrating times.

      Advice to Management

      Be focus, be selective, be kind to one another. Please don't become "one more" on Bay Street.

    8. "Financial advisor"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Scotiabank full-time

      Pros

      good benefits and good culture, people are nice

      Cons

      sales goals are pushed too hard, and pay is too low as well

    9. "Analyst"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Scotiabank full-time

      Pros

      great culture and helpful co workers overall

      Cons

      real estate is an issue, not enough work space usually

      Advice to Management

      -

    10. "Business Analyst"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Scotiabank full-time

      Pros

      Great place to work. Good co-workers and training.

      Cons

      Salary seems below market rates based on internal HR passport website.