Associate Director, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance Advisory - Toronto, On

Requisition ID: 191481
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Associate Director, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance Advisory - Toronto, ON

Global Banking and Markets

Global Banking and Markets (GBM) is a leading Canadian Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a growing platform in the US and Latin America, operating globally for over 100 years. Scotiabank's strong U.S. presence provides our clients an important bridge to this key global market for trade and investment flows across the Americas and the world.

Global Banking & Markets provides a full range of Investment Banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients. Our products include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, corporate banking, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, foreign exchange and precious & metals. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by the Scotiabank Group.

Be part of an innovative, Global Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a unique geographic footprint that puts capital to work for our clients across industries! We work together to drive ambition for every future!

Function Overview
The Corporate Finance Advisory Function exists to help generate, integrate and deliver thoughtful capital market solutions to Scotiabank's Global Banking & Markets corporate clients. The Function partners with Corporate & Investment Banking sector teams, Debt Capital Markets, and other product areas to provide in-depth analysis, drive idea generation, strengthen financing recommendations and help identify ancillary business opportunities. Focus areas include: debt capacity analysis, capital structure optimization to achieve financial and/or credit rating objectives, rating agency process facilitation and outcome management for inaugural and existing issuers. The Function has been building its team to deliver on its global mandate.

Position Highlights
Associate Directors in Investment Banking enjoy a stimulating and challenging work environment in which they will be involved in a broad range of transactions. The job is responsible for supporting senior members of the team in the generation of new business opportunities, successfully executing mandates, as well as responsibility for coaching and developing junior team members.

With a limited hierarchy of professionals and a small project team approach, Associates Directors have ample opportunity for career growth and development. On any given project, you will interact with other departments of the firm such as Corporate Banking, Investment Banking sector teams, Mergers & Acquisitions, Debt Capital Markets, and Equity Capital Markets, gaining knowledge and understanding of both Investment Banking and the capital markets.

What You'll Do:

• Actively support the Managing Directors and Directors with origination efforts with a focus on ensuring strong execution, as well as coordinate with other areas of Scotiabank to deliver multi-product pitches and offerings
• Evaluate and analyze the financial needs of corporate clients
• Completion of credit rating analysis including scenario analysis using external credit rating methodologies
• Apply product and capital markets knowledge to help clients achieve their financial objectives
• Deliver high-quality presentations and well thought-out analysis
• Facilitate the execution of ratings advisory mandates including supporting drafting of rating agency presentations and marketing materials for transactions, liaising the credit rating agencies, cross-functional deal team members, and external clients
• Assist and drive a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Scotiabank relationships, systems, and knowledge
• Demonstrates inclusive leadership by coaching team members, in addition to acting in a mentorship capacity to promote continuous growth and development
• Leads juniors in managing all workflow for origination or execution, including delegations of work appropriately to ensure completion of the work is efficient

What You'll Bring:

• Ideal candidate will possess a relevant Bachelor Degree in Finance, Math, Engineering, Economics, Science or Technology, or equivalent qualification
• Considered an asset to have completed Masters-level/MBA education (although not essential) and a CFA
• 5-8 years of corporate and/or Investment Banking or leveraged finance experience. Experience at a rating agency will also be considered.
• Strong quantitative skills focused on financial analysis, accounting and financial theory
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of work, excel under pressure amid demanding deadlines and perform effectively in a team environment
• High professional standards including a strong sense of personal integrity and teamwork
• Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to new situations and a keen desire to learn new concepts
• Independent thinker and proven ability to make decisions

Work Arrangement:

• This role will ultimately require periodic travel, within Canada and International.
• This position is currently a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will work 3-4 days a week in the office (minimum). Please note that this is subject to change based on the needs of the business.

Interested?
At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That's why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.

What's in it for you?
Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work - and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and Investment Banking, and capital markets.
At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.