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Diverse employees at Bank of Nova Scotia have rated Retention, Happiness, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterBank of Nova Scotia employees are 16% more likely to recommend Bank of Nova Scotia as a great place to work
| 50% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 34% | Detractors |
Working at Bank of Nova Scotia is rated below average by 45 employees, across various culture dimensions. Bank of Nova Scotia employees rate Meetings highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Bank of Nova Scotia ’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Bank of Nova Scotia was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Bank of Nova Scotia is rated C-
Last updated a month ago
Bank of Nova Scotia ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 43 Bank of Nova Scotia employee reviews, 62% were positive. The remaining 38% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Bank of Nova Scotia improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 62% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 38% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?String accomplished leaders in the c suite
What are some of the best things about your team?They are very collaborative and caring of each other
What is the best part about your compensation package?The flex dollars that can be used to pay for various things
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Comminicating their ideas to rest of the workforce
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Listen to employees not the managers.
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| Headquarter | 40 King Street West, Suite 1500, Ontario United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.scotiabank.com/gls/en/index.html#about |
| Founding Date | 1832 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | BNS |
Bank of Nova Scotia competitors include Scotiabank. Bank of Nova Scotia ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Bank of Nova Scotia compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

45 employees at Bank of Nova Scotia have reviewed Bank of Nova Scotia across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 45 Bank of Nova Scotia employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Bank of Nova Scotia are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Bank of Nova Scotia , which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Bank of Nova Scotia are generally satisfied with their team. 45 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Bank of Nova Scotia are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Bank of Nova Scotia believe the environment at Bank of Nova Scotia is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Bank of Nova Scotia is comfortably fast. About 62% of the employees at Bank of Nova Scotia work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Bank of Nova Scotia are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Bank of Nova Scotia's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Bank of Nova Scotia employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Brian’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Brian in the Bottom 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Brian Porter’s employees rank Bank of Nova Scotia in the Top 50% for Meetings, in the Bottom 45% for Manager, and in the Bottom 40% for Executive Team. When compared to Bank of Nova Scotia ’s competitors, Brian Porter ranks below Scotiabank CEO Brian Porter.
The Bank of Nova Scotia Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Brian Porter, Group Head of Canadian Banking James P. O'Sullivan, and Group Head of International Banking & Digital Transformation Ignacio Deschamps
Brian Porter CEO / President
Brian Porter serves as the CEO / President of Bank of Nova Scotia .
James P. O'Sullivan Group Head of Canadian Banking
Mr. James P. O'Sullivan has been the Group Head of Canadian Banking at The Bank of Nova Scotia, Scotiabank Tier 1 Trust... read more
Ignacio Deschamps Group Head of International Banking & Digital Transformation
Mr. Ignacio Deschamps, also known as Nacho, has been Group Head of International Banking and Digital Transformation at... read more
Dieter Werner Jentsch Group Head of Global Banking & Markets
Mr. Dieter Werner Jentsch has been Group Head of Global Banking and Markets at The Bank of Nova Scotia and Scotiabank... read more
Sean D. McGuckin CPA, CA Group Head & CFO
Mr. Sean D. McGuckin, CPA, CA has been Chief Financial Officer and Group Head of The Bank of Nova Scotia since January... read more
Marian Lawson Executive Vice-President of Global Financial Institutions & Transaction Banking
Ms. Marian Lawson has been an Executive Vice President of Global Financial Institutions and Transaction Banking at The... read more
Paul Riccardi Senior Vice President of Compliance, Global Banking and Markets
Mr. Paul Riccardi serves as Senior Vice President of Compliance, Global Banking and Markets at The Bank of Nova Scotia.... read more
Laurie Stang Executive Vice President of Canadian Branch Banking
Mr. Laurie Stang has been Executive Vice President of Canadian Branch Banking at The Bank of Nova Scotia since May 03,... read more
Mark Lipton Investment Manager
Mr. Mark Lipton is an Investment Manager for Bank of Nova Scotia.
How much do people at Bank of Nova Scotia get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Bank of Nova Scotia is $88,007, or $42 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $103,158, or $49 per hour.
At Bank of Nova Scotia , the highest paid job is a Sales Rep at $116,344 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $41,671 annually. Average Bank of Nova Scotia salaries by department include: Marketing at $80,886, Admin at $53,184, Operations at $83,644, and Finance at $71,933. Half of Bank of Nova Scotia salaries are above $103,158.
18 employees at Bank of Nova Scotia rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 58 ratings) while 18 employees at Bank of Nova Scotia rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 19 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $61k | $61k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $81k | $81k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $101k | $101k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $163k | $163k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $260k | $260k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $265k | $265k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $345k | $345k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Bank of Nova Scotia score the company 58/100 across various culture categories, placing Bank of Nova Scotia in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Bank of Nova Scotia across various culture dimensions.
Bank of Nova Scotia's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Bank of Nova Scotia's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Bank of Nova Scotia applied for 21 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 86% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Bank of Nova Scotia unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
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What is Bank of Nova Scotia address?
Bank of Nova Scotia location is at 40 King Street West, Suite 1500, Ontario
Who is the CEO of Bank of Nova Scotia ?
Bank of Nova Scotia CEO is Brian Porter, their score by employees is 67
What is Bank of Nova Scotia eNPS?
The eNPS for Bank of Nova Scotia is 16
What is Bank of Nova Scotia revenue?
Bank of Nova Scotia revenue is $25B
What is the salary for Executive Assistant in Bank of Nova Scotia ?
Executive Assistant average salary in the US is 65k