Analyst, Real Estate, Corporate Banking

Desjardins Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

4 weeks of vacation

Pension plan

Group insurance

Telehealth/telemedicine

Telework equipment

Job summary

Desjardins Group in Toronto invites an Analyst, Real Estate to support financing mandates with strategic impact in North American real estate. You will assist in transaction execution, financial modelling, credit/ESG analysis, and client communications across public, private, REIT, and institutional clients.

The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field.
• 1–4 years in corporate/commercial banking, with real estate financing experience.
• Professional designations such as CFA, CPA or CAIA.
• Advanced English proficiency due to client and partner interactions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct annual reviews, develop and review financial models, prepare term sheets and client presentations.
• Perform market research and support underwriting, portfolio monitoring, and transaction execution.
• Interact with internal partners and external stakeholders, providing ad hoc reports.
• Support in client relationship management and related duties.

Skills

Financial modelling

Loan structuring

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Strategic mindset

Interpersonal savvy

Nimble learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

CFA/CPA/CAIA designation

Job description

As an Analyst, Real Estate in the Corporate Banking team, you will support the execution of financing mandates that have major strategic impacts for Desjardins Capital Markets. You will support portfolio managers and business development initiatives in connection with strategic lending for clients in the North American Real Estate sector. Your responsibilities include assisting in transaction execution, portfolio management, financial modelling, credit/ESG analysis, legal documentation, and sector specific research supporting real estate financing activities for a client base composed of public and private corporations, real estate owners and operators, REITs, and institutional investors. This role requires strong analytical capabilities and a broad interest in real estate. You will also help develop recommendations for highly complex files requiring a deep understanding of capital markets. You will interact with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders across different areas of expertise. This position requires a high degree of attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently while delivering comprehensive analyses in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

More specifically, you will be required to:

• Conduct annual reviews, develop and review financial models, assist in the preparation of term sheets and client presentations, perform commercial real estate market and sector research, and support the portfolio management team in underwriting, portfolio monitoring, transaction execution, and client relationship management activities
• Review and monitor the financial performance, credit quality, and risk profile of existing borrowers across a range of lending products, including revolving credit facilities, term loans, L/C facilities, derivative lines, and other financial products
• Interact with internal business partners (e.g., Investment Banking, Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets, IRS/FX, and other Capital Markets groups, Risk Management) and external stakeholders (e.g., legal counsel, clients)
• Provide ad hoc reports for management
• Perform other related duties as required

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement Group insurance including telemedicine Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
• Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, corporate finance or another related field
• A minimum of one to four years of relevant experience in corporate and/or commercial banking, including coverage of real estate sector financing
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Professional designations such as CFA, CPA or CAIA
• Advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Solid understanding of loan structuring and financial modelling
• Strong interest and natural curiosity in real estate
• Action oriented, Collaborates, Communicates effectively, Financial acumen, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning, Strategic mindset

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve. If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America. We're the choice for over 52,000 employees and we're named one of Canada's top employers by Mediacorp and Forbes. We offer a full range of financial products and services and share our expertise in personal services, business services, wealth management, life and health insurance, and property and casualty insurance. Pursuing a career at Desjardins means being part of an organization that puts people first.