Analyst or Associate, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance Advisory - Toronto, ON

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank's Global Banking and Markets division in Toronto is seeking Analysts or Associates for Corporate Finance Advisory. You will support capital‑structure analysis, rating advisory, and financing strategies across debt and equity.

The role blends rigorous financial modeling with client exposure, collaborating with Investment Banking, Debt and Equity Capital Markets, and other product teams. Early career growth includes live assignments, research, and preparing client presentations, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Math, Engineering, Economics.
• Proven record of outstanding academic and extracurricular achievement.
• Prior experience in investment banking, capital markets, rating agencies, equity or credit research is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the strategic and financial needs of corporate clients
• Completion of credit rating analysis using external credit rating methodologies
• Support analysis of strategic financing alternatives across debt and equity markets
• Evaluate capital structure alternatives to support long-term shareholder value
• Assess financing implications of capital allocation decisions including acquisitions, dividends and share repurchases
• Synthesize company, industry, ratings and financial analysis to help generate thoughtful solutions and identify new business opportunities
• Facilitate the execution of ratings advisory mandates including supporting drafting of rating agency presentations and marketing materials for transactions, liaising with credit rating agencies, cross-functional deal team members, and external clients
• Build long-term relationships with clients and collaborate across stakeholders throughout the banking and capital markets platform
• Deliver consistent, high-quality work with strong attention to detail

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Commercial mindset

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Math, Engineering, Economics

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Title: Analyst or Associate, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance Advisory - Toronto, ON

Requisition ID: 274858

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Analyst or Associate, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance Advisory - Toronto, ON

Global Banking and Markets

Global Banking and Markets (GBM) conducts the Bank’s wholesale banking and capital markets business with corporate, government and institutional investor clients. GBM is a full-service wholesale bank and investment dealer in Canada and Mexico and offers a range of products and services in the U.S., Latin America and in select markets inEurope and Asia-Pacific.

More specifically, GBM provides clients with: corporate lending; transaction banking (including payments, trade finance and cash management); investment banking (including corporate finance and mergers & acquisitions); fixed income and equity underwriting, sales, trading and research; prime services (prime brokerage and stock lending); foreign exchange sales and trading; commodity derivatives; and collateral management.

Function Overview

Scotiabank’s Corporate Finance Advisory team sits at the intersection of banking and capital markets. Our team advises corporate clients globally on capital structure, financing strategy, credit positioning, rating agency process facilitation and outcome management, as well as strategic decisions across valuation, M&A, shareholder returns, and thematic market and sector trends.

We partner with Corporate & Investment Banking sector teams, Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets and other product areas to provide in-depth analysis, drive idea generation, strengthen financing recommendations and help identify ancillary business opportunities.

Working within the Capital Structure & Ratings Advisory pillar, Analysts and Associates develop deep expertise in credit, ratings advisory, and capital structure while progressively expanding their capabilities into broader strategic finance advisory. The role combines rigorous analytical training with meaningful client exposure, working closely with senior bankers, corporate clients and rating agencies on complex financing and capital structure decisions.

The team is recognized for its technical expertise, collaborative approach and differentiated advice across complex capital structure and financing situations.

Position Highlights

Members of the team 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, as well as successfully executing.

At the early stages of their career, the candidate will focus on financial modeling, research, credit ratings analysis, capital structure benchmarking and assisting in preparing client presentations. As the individual’s career progresses, the candidate will take on increased responsibilities on live assignments and participating in business development under the guidance of senior group members. 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 capital markets. Scotiabank also brings junior team members in contact with senior cross-functional team members and clients at the earliest possible stage, allowing them to gain experience in managing and cultivating relationships.

What You'll Do:

• Evaluate the strategic and financial needs of corporate clients
• Completion of credit rating analysis using external credit rating methodologies
• Support analysis of strategic financing alternatives across debt and equity markets
• Evaluate capital structure alternatives to support long-term shareholder value
• Assess financing implications of capital allocation decisions including acquisitions, dividends and share repurchases
• Synthesize company, industry, ratings and financial analysis to help generate thoughtful solutions and identify new business opportunities
• Facilitate the execution of ratings advisory mandates including supporting drafting of rating agency presentations and marketing materials for transactions, liaising with credit rating agencies, cross-functional deal team members, and external clients
• Build long-term relationships with clients and collaborate across stakeholders throughout the banking and capital markets platform
• Deliver consistent, high-quality work with strong attention to detail

Team members build market-leading expertise in Capital Structure & Ratings Advisory while progressively expanding their strategic finance capabilities. This combination of technical expertise and broader strategic finance exposure provides a differentiated foundation for long-term career development across investment banking and capital markets.

What You'll Bring:

• A positive, proactive, and intellectually curious mindset
• Commercial mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to integrate credit, financing and strategic considerations into client recommendations
• Prior experience in investment banking, capital markets, rating agencies, equity or credit research is a plus (as are professional designations such as CFA, CPA, etc.)
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Business, Finance, Math, Engineering, Economics
• Proven record of outstanding academic and extracurricular achievement

Work Arrangement:

This position is an onsite role, with the expectation that you will work5 days a week in the office. Please note that this is subject to change based on the needs of the business.

Interested?

At Scotiabank,you’llbe joining an organization that values inclusion, accountability, innovative thinking and collaboration,a culture where people feel safe to learn, grow, and contribute while delivering exceptional results for our clients.We believe in winning together, as one team, strengthening the collaborative spirit that defines GBM’s client partnerships. We value transparency, shared goals, and purposeful work.

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.