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    Scotiabank Reviews

    Updated 12 December, 2018
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    Scotiabank President and CEO Brian J. Porter
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    • "Work-life balance could be improved" (in 71 reviews)

    • "Can't work full time for CR position" (in 40 reviews)

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    1. "FA"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      good group benefit and good environment

      Cons

      low income and full of challenges

    2. "Great work life balance and learning opportunities"

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      Current Employee - Senior User Experience Researcher in Toronto, ON
      Current Employee - Senior User Experience Researcher in Toronto, ON
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      Lots of autonomy. Great work life balance. Wonderful community.

      Cons

      Sudden and unexpected layoffs with no basis in job performance. Creates a lot of insecurity. Rapid growth and changing structure that is often disruptive.

      Advice to Management

      Be more transparent.

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    3. "Excellent company"

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      Current Employee - Administrative Assistant in Montreal, QC
      Current Employee - Administrative Assistant in Montreal, QC
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Scotiabank full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Very professional executive management, fair and respectful of junior staff. Offers paid education (relevant to work I.e. language schooling, degree)

      Cons

      Older executive assistants power trip a little too hard and act like they own you. But it's ok because Management will stick up for you and put them in their place.

    4. "Great as a student - to much sales focus"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Scotiabank part-time

      Pros

      Great people
      Positive environment to work in
      Good benefits & pay

      Cons

      Focused highly on sales targets

    5. "Good team environment but could pay better"

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      Current Employee - Senior Manager Portfolio Insights in Toronto, ON
      Current Employee - Senior Manager Portfolio Insights in Toronto, ON
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Team work, recognition, meritocracy, autonomy

      Cons

      Takes to long to be promoted, salary/bonus could be better

      Advice to Management

      Invest more in people, allowing them to have more free time (work from home policies). Salaries should match the market.

    6. "Room For Growth"

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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

      Alot of potential for career growth and personal development. If you are willing to learn and follow the development program laid out for you and work with coaches you can go far.

      Cons

      Alot of pressure from Management and clients. You can get stressed out easily if you are not prepared to do what it takes to succeed.

    7. "Branch review"

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      Current Employee - Senior Financial Advisor
      Current Employee - Senior Financial Advisor
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Scotiabank full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Opportunity to grow
      Work as a team
      Helping customers

      Cons

      System is down sometimes

      Advice to Management

      Support your team whenn needed. Treat your team with respect.
      More positive attitude and atmosphere.

    8. "Salary"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Scarborough, ON
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Scarborough, ON
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Good work place to be at.

      Cons

      None to mention, its an amazing work place.

    9. "great"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Scotiabank part-time

      Pros

      great work environmemt enjoyable time

      Cons

      none njust great amount of pros

    10. "Analyst"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Scotiabank full-time

      Pros

      Great culture, strong international presence

      Cons

      Compensation can be below market depending on group