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Analyst, Investment Banking - Diversified Industries

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 4, 2026
1 position

$100,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Oct 2, 2027
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The analyst will support the investment banking team by performing corporate valuations, building financial models, and conducting research for live transactions. They will also prepare client presentations, pitchbooks, and investment memoranda while maintaining sector-specific databases.

Job details

What You'll Be Doing The Investment Banking Analyst role at Stifel Canada offers a challenging and intellectually engaging opportunity for candidates at the early stages of their careers. Analysts are initially responsible for maintaining and updating databases, preparing client presentations, conducting research, and building financial models. As experience is gained, Analysts are expected to assume greater responsibility, including supporting and managing live transactions and engaging directly with clients. Stifel has a strong position in the Canadian market, has an international reach and is continuing to grow by adding top talent. The role offers candidates an opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on work experience that is focused on the financial markets. In Canada, we are primarily organized into industry teams focused on specific sectors. These include: Technology, Consumer, Diversified Industries, Life Sciences and Metals & Mining. Stifel Canada is offering a unique opportunity to work with a well-seasoned team with an exceptional track record and a large global network of relationships in the exciting Diversified Industries space. Note – This position is based in our Toronto office and requires in-person attendance. The base salary for this role is $100,000 annually. What We're Looking For The Investment Banking Analyst will be in charge of supporting the investment banking team with tasks that will include: Perform various corporate and asset valuation methods: comparable companies, precedent transactions and DCF; Assist the deal team with the development of recommendations for product offerings, private equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and valuations; Prepare and review materials used in the financing of clients, including investment memoranda, management presentations and pitchbooks; Prepare and use financial models for the purposes of analyzing and evaluating companies and transactions; Work with the team to maintain databases on transactions and companies financials/multiples within the sector coverage; Perform due diligence, research, analysis, and documentation of live transactions; Create presentations for clients to solicit mandates or in support of mandated transactions; and Keep abreast of and analyze the impact on clients of current events, critical issues, and relevant news. What You'll Bring A high regard for detail and accuracy are essential. The role of the Investment Banking Analyst is challenging and fast-paced. It requires dedication, passion for the industry, a solid work ethic and strong ability to function as part of a team. The successful candidate will possess: Strong financial/analytical skills related to corporate finance and securities analysis; High degree of work ethic and motivation, including a willingness to work long hours; The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to work in an open office and team environment; A track record of taking initiative; A demonstrated proficiency in problem solving; and A strong interest in and understanding of financial markets. Education & Experience An undergraduate degree in business, with a focus on finance; A CFA designation, or the pursuit of a CFA designation is viewed favorably; and One to two years of internship/co-op or full-time work experience in corporate finance, investment banking, accounting or private equity is beneficial. Systems & Technology Expertise with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint and Word. About Stifel Stifel Canada (https://www.stifel.com/institutional/StifelCanada) is a leading provider of investment banking services, including advisory and underwriting, institutional sales and trading and research services. We offer a full suite of focused debt capital markets, equity capital markets, financial advisory, and investment services, delivering superior advice and execution to a broad range of corporate clients and institutional investors worldwide. Stifel Canada is a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp., a public (NYSE – SF) full-service global investment bank with over 8,500 personnel operating in Canada, the United States and Europe. This includes over 400 investment banking professionals serving the needs of growth companies through specialized expertise and strong relationships within its core industries. As a growth company itself, Stifel’s passion is in bringing the right combination of people, products and services to the table to help our clients grow and excel for the long term. At Stifel Canada we offer an entrepreneurial environment, competitive pay, paid time off, a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to health, dental, paramedical and vision care, healthcare/lifestyle spending account, wellness initiatives, life insurance. Inclusiveness and Equal Opportunity At Stifel Canada we are committed to our vision of an equitable, diverse and inclusive finance industry where people of all genders, races, sexual orientations and abilities have equal opportunity to advance, succeed and lead. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended. No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree in business with a focus on finance and possess one to two years of relevant internship or full-time experience. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a high degree of dedication are essential for this fast-paced role.