Analyst or Associate Project Finance

National Bank of Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Preferential banking services

Involvement in community initiatives

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

National Bank of Canada Capital Markets is seeking an Analyst or Associate for Project Finance Origination in North America. You will build complex financial models, underwrite credits within risk limits, and assist in closing project finance deals.

The role involves diligence, interface with engineers, legal counsel, and background teams to structure financings and manage risk. The team emphasizes training, collaboration, and a client-focused approach with some travel across North America as

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering or Accounting.
• Pursuing CFA/CA considered an asset.
• Analyst requires 1-3 years of relevant experience; Associate 3-6 years.

Responsibilities

• Complete complex financial modeling for projects with advanced spreadsheet skills.
• Ensure credit underwriting aligns with risk parameters.
• Perform internal risk assessments and Bank return analyses for new and existing transactions.
• Assist in execution and closing of project finance transactions including review of credit agreements.
• Support deal structuring across various financing types.
• Interface with external consultants and legal advisers.
• Interact with internal partners across investment banking and risk management.
• Conduct due diligence on market studies, engineering reports, and contracts.
• Contribute to special projects and ensure regulatory/compliance adherence.

Skills

Capital Markets

Commercial Lending

Critical Thinking

Detail-oriented

Due Diligence

Financial Modeling

Infrastructure

Interpersonal Skills

Multitasking

Project Finance

Renewable Energy

Risk Assessment

Underwriting

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Accounting

Job description

As an Analyst or Associate, in the Project Finance (Origination) team at National Bank of Canada Capital Markets, means acting as a specialist in modeling, underwriting, and executing project finance transactions. In this position, you will play a support role in the deal process while using your critical thinking skills and strong attention to detail to have a positive impact on the organization.

Your Job

• Complete complex financial modeling for projects. Expert proficiency in spreadsheet modelling is essential
• Ensure that credit underwriting for project finance transactions are within the risk management parameters of the Bank
• Perform internal risk assessments and Bank return analyses for new and existing transactions
• Assist in the execution and closing functions of project finance transactions including review and negotiation of credit agreements and other credit documentation
• Support the deal team in the structuring of financings across a spectrum of transaction types
• Interface with external consultants including independent engineers, resource consultants, legal counsel, and insurance advisors
• Interact with internal business partners including investment banking, debt capital markets, infrastructure advisory, risk management solutions and credit risk management
• Perform due diligence, including reviewing market studies, engineering reports, financial models, customer financial information, project contracts, and legal analyses
• Contribute to special projects and initiatives as required
• Ensure compliance of all internal and external matters in accordance with banking regulations, Bank policy and best practices

Your Team

The Project Finance team is a leading franchise within the National Bank of Canada Capital Markets - Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) group.

You will be an integral part of the Project Finance team. Focus is on North America with some exposure to global project financings. Clients are located throughout North America, some limited travel will be required.

Our training programs use on-the-job learning to help you master your role. You'll have access to colleagues with a wide range of expertise, experience and backgrounds to enrich all aspects of your development.

Requirements

• Completion of an Undergraduate Degree or Graduate Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Accounting, or other relevant field.
• Working towards a professional designation such as the CFA, CA, etc. considered an asset
• Analyst requires 1-3 years of experience in Project Finance, Investment Banking, Infrastructure, Engineering/Development, Commercial/Corporate Lending, Capital Markets, or other relevant areas
• Associate requires 3-6 years of experience in Project Finance, Investment Banking, Infrastructure, Engineering/Development, Commercial/Corporate Lending, Capital Markets, or other relevant areas
• Self-starter and able to complete complex task with limited oversigh
• Critical thinker with strong attention to detail
• Able to multitask and manage conflicting priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactivity and business judgement

Required skills: Capital Markets, Commercial Lending, Critical Thinking, Detail-oriented, Due Diligence, Financial Modeling, Infrastructure, Interpersonal Skills, Multitasking, Portfolio Management, Project Finance, Renewable Energy, Risk Assessment, Underwriting

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 such as:

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Virtual sleep clinic

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 value employees' ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

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 people's lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?