Associate Loan Structuring and Syndication

A career as an Associate, Loan Structuring & Syndication at National Bank Financial Markets means acting as an expect in the Structuring and the distribution of mid market syndicated deals outside of Quebec. This position will appeal to highly motivated individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in an entrepreneurial and high-energy environment.
Your job

• Conduct financial analysis in order to propose adequate financing structures
• Prepare pitches in order to present financing terms and conditions as well as syndication strategies
• Participate in the syndication of deals and in the management of banking syndicates under the commercial portfolio
• Develop a network with active players and partners in the mid market space
• Prepare marketing materials to be presented to existing and potential clients and

Your team
National Bank of Canada (''NBC”) is one of Canada’s leading integrate financial groups. It has more than 30,000 employees in knowledge-intensive positions and has been recognized numerous times as a top employer and for its commitment to diversity. Operating under NBC’s National Bank Financial Markets division, the Corporate and Investment Banking (“CIB”) group comprises over 200 professionals located in offices in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, and New York.
As part of CIB, the Loan Structuring & Syndication (“LSS”) group is a team of 25 professionals focused on the origination, structuring, pricing, and distribution process for all syndicated loans at NBC. LSS team members interact with wide variety of external and internal stakeholders, including customers, lending and investment banking coverage teams, syndicate banks, portfolio management, credit adjudicators, agency and operational groups.
Prerequisites

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g. B.Comm., B.B.A.) and 3 years experience in corporate or commercial lending
• Analytical skills, with a good understanding of financial transactions and their related risks
• Developed relationship building skills, both with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong potential for a future role as ''business developer '' on a multi-product banking platform
• Ability to use judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given constraints
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Comfort in working in a fast-paced environment where competing demands need to be managed
• Well-developed computer skills, with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Your benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Preferential banking services
• Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.
Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.
We're putting people first
We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.
We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
Come live your ambitions with us!