As an Investment Banking Associate, you can expect to actively participate in structuring and executing a wide variety of financial transactions headed by senior members of the Investment Banking team. You will gain exposure to the firm’s businesses and deepen your knowledge of the investment banking industry.

Your Job

You will be expected to take a leadership role in:

• Organizing and developing presentation materials supporting our clients’ capital decision-making
• Assisting in the execution of M&A transactions and equity and fixed income issuances
• Building complex financial models and valuation analysis
• Assisting in managing and coaching a team of analysts
• Conducting a variety of industry and company research and analysis
• Performing various tasks supporting senior team members in their deal execution and client coverage efforts

Although the emphasis is placed on analytical capabilities, financial modelling and presentation skills, candidates must also show the ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues.

Your Team

National Bank Financial Inc. ("NBF") is a full-service, fully-integrated investment dealer with a strong national presence and international capabilities. An established player in the Canadian markets, NBF is committed to adding high caliber resources to its Investment Banking group. This group currently consists of over 170 professionals located in offices in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, and New York. The Investment Banking Group at NBF has demonstrated considerable momentum over the last few years, experiencing strong growth in deal flow.

The Diversified Industries Investment Banking team is looking for a Toronto-based candidate to play a lead role in supporting the team’s deal execution and pitch activity. You can expect to join a dedicated and hard-working group of professionals who believe that the best results are achieved through effective communication, teamwork and determination.

Basic Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in finance, accounting or related field to the sector of activity
• At least 2-3 years of investment banking or relevant experience in equity research, corporate finance, M&A, private investment or corporate development
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills
• Deal / transaction execution and project management experience
• Knowledge of capital markets and investment banking applications
• Demonstrated problem-solving mindset, collaborative approach and great team spirit
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusting relationships
• Excellent communication skills (spoken and written)

Skills

Business Relationship Management

Communication

Corporate Finance

Diversity & Inclusion

Entrepreneurship

Financial Modeling

Investment Banking

Mergers & Acquisitions

Problem Solving

Initiative

Collaboration