everyone,
I recently interviewed for an \*\*operations position within Scotiabank Wealth Management\*\*, and I wanted to hear from anyone who has gone through a similar hiring process with Scotiabank or its Wealth Management division.
Here’s my timeline and experience so far:
I initially applied for the position and later completed an initial screening conversation. After that, I received another call where we discussed my background, previous banking experience, current role, why I was interested in Wealth Management, and why I wanted to return to the financial-services industry.
I was then invited for an in-person interview with two members of the team. The interview was originally scheduled for approximately \*\*30 minutes\*\*, but we ended up speaking for around \*\*45 minutes\*\*.
The interview felt very conversational and positive. They asked me quite a few questions about my previous banking experience, my current experience working in the public sector, what brought me into government, why I now want to return to financial services, my long-term career goals, where I see myself in the future, and why I’m interested in Wealth Management specifically.
We also discussed my interest in building a long-term career within the organization. I explained how my previous banking experience gave me a strong foundation in client service and financial services, while my current public-sector role has strengthened my experience with confidential information, documentation review, attention to detail, organization, compliance, and working in a regulated environment.
At the end of the interview, I was told that I should expect to hear back within approximately \*\*1–2 weeks\*\*, as HR processes and internal approvals can take time and some of the people involved in the approval process were away.
It has now been just over a week since the interview. I also noticed that my application status recently changed from \*\*“Under Consideration” to “Interview,”\*\* despite the interview itself taking place about a week earlier. I’m assuming this may simply be an administrative update in the recruitment system, but I’m curious whether anyone else experienced something similar.
I sent a polite follow-up to the hiring manager asking whether the original 1–2 week timeline still applies or whether the process may take a little longer.
For anyone who has recently gone through the hiring process for an \*\*operations or support position within Scotiabank Wealth Management\*\*, how long did it take to hear back after your interview? Did you receive a phone call or email first? Were references checked before or after a conditional offer? When was the background screening initiated? Did your application status change before you received an update?