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Vice President, Investment Banking - Diversified Industries

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

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Oct 2, 2027
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Vice President will manage live transactions, oversee financial modeling and valuation, and support senior bankers in deal origination and execution. They are also responsible for mentoring associates and maintaining active dialogues with clients to support the firm's diversified industries group.

Job details

What You'll Be Doing The Vice President, Investment Banking role at Stifel Canada is both challenging and stimulating. The Vice President will support a group of senior investment bankers and focus on client relationships, managing live transactions, pitchbooks for clients, financial analysis and mentoring Associates. 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. #LI-JK1 What We're Looking For The Investment Banking Vice President will be responsible for the following tasks: Manage deal execution, train and mentor associates, supervise financial modeling, comparable analyses and valuation analysis and support industry group for financings, and both buy-side and sell-side transactions; Perform in-depth company, financial and industry analysis to evaluate and structure transactions; Support origination of deals by developing value added idea generations, preparing client presentations, conducting due diligence, drafting and preparing transaction documents and coordinating the work of team members and transaction working groups; Maintain an active dialogue with clients; Continually keep abreast of market conditions, competitor deal flow and client activities; Assist in prospecting for new client relationships by generating marketing screens from various quantitative and qualitative sources; and Progress to greater responsibility in support of deal origination and execution and strengthening relationships with senior coverage bankers and clients. What You'll Bring A high regard for detail and accuracy are essential. The role of the Investment Banking Vice President is challenging, fun and fast-paced. It requires dedication, passion for the industry, and a solid work ethic. The successful candidate will possess: Solid understanding of financial concepts/analytical skills; Self-motivated/ingredients to become a good business generator; High degree of work ethic and motivation, including a willingness to work long hours in peak periods; 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 a business-related discipline with a focus on finance; Additional post-secondary education including MBA, or additional professional accreditations or designations such as CFA or CA/CPA are strongly desired; and Minimum six (6) years of full-time work experience in investment banking, corporate finance, accounting or private equity is required. Systems & Technology Expertise with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint and Word; and Experience with financial markets software and applications including Bloomberg, FactSet and Capital IQ. 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.

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Requirements

Candidates must have at least six years of full-time experience in investment banking, corporate finance, accounting, or private equity. An undergraduate degree in a business-related discipline is required, with an MBA or professional designations like CFA or CPA strongly desired.