Associate, Execution, National Client Group

National Bank of Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Preferential banking services

Community involvement

Telemedicine service

Sleep clinic

Job summary

National Bank of Canada is seeking an Associate, Execution for the Ontario National Client Group. You will engage in senior debt lending mandates, including bilateral and syndicated transactions, and support credit analysis, modeling, and due diligence.

You will work with Directors and partners to manage an existing portfolio and contribute to new opportunities in a hybrid work model with opportunities to work from home up to 3 days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field.
• Professional designation(s) or advanced degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a wide variety of complex senior debt lending mandates.
• Perform high-quality credit analysis and deal structuring.
• Model transactions in Excel and S&P Capital IQ and assess borrower risk.
• Independently manage an assigned portfolio of Annual Reviews.
• Coordinate with financial advisors, PE sponsors and internal partners for due diligence.
• Collaborate with Associates and Client Account Representatives on credit submissions.

Skills

Accountability

Client-focused

Communication

Emotional Intelligence

Learning Agility

Listening

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field

Professional designation(s) and/or an advanced degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration

Job description

A career as an Associate, Execution at the Ontario National Client Group team at National Bank means being part of a winning team. Financial professionals working together to be the best at delivering relevant and timely financial solutions that power the growth of Canadian businesses.

In this role you actively participate in a wide variety of complex senior debt lending mandates comprised of both bilateral and syndicated transactions headed by senior members of the National Client Group lending team.

• Support the day-to-day management of the Ontario National Client Group credit portfolio and assist with the execution of new lending opportunities/mandates as needed.
• Perform high-quality credit analysis and deal structuring activities in accordance with Bank standards while partnering with the Director(s), National Client Group (Execution and Relationship Management), in managing and growing an existing portfolio(s) of complex lending relationships.
• Perform transaction financial modeling (Microsoft Excel, S&P Capital IQ) and Borrower Risk Ratings on a portfolio of existing and prospective clients.
• Independently manage an assigned portfolio of Annual Reviews while working collaboratively with Directors on more complex renewals.
• Assist Directors by working closely with financial advisors, private equity sponsors and internal banking partners (i.e. derivative hedging, loan syndications and investment banking) to perform required due diligence on prospective new transaction opportunities.
• Work in close collaboration with other Associates and Client Account Representatives on credit submission requests and ensure that client and collateral files are updated in a timely manner.

Your team

As a part of the Ontario National Client Group team, you are part of a dynamic and highly motivated team, and you report to the Director & Team Lead, Execution, National Client Group. Our team stands out for its excellence in transaction delivery, execution and collaboration with an integrated go-to-market strategy. The portfolio consists of a balance of large Canadian private businesses coupled with private equity sponsor-backed deals across diversified industries (both bilateral and syndicated transactions). Working hours are largely dictated by portfolio demands with occasional non-standard working hours under a hybrid working model (possibility of working from home up to 3-days a week).

Our training programs take an experiential approach in which you will collaborate with senior members of the National Client Group deal team and gain hands‑on experience underwriting complex transactions and managing an active portfolio. As you develop your professional skillset and gain valuable transaction and portfolio management experience, several growth opportunities exist – both within the National Client Group team and within the broader Bank.

Requirements:

• Hold a Bachelors’ degree in finance, accounting or related field to the sector of activity
• Professional designation(s) and/or an advanced degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is considered a strong asset
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Corporate or upper mid‑market Commercial Banking or related field.
• Strong knowledge of credit underwriting, loan structuring (bilateral/syndicated transactions) and financial statement analysis.

Languages: English

Required skills: Accountability, Client-focused, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Learning Agility, Listening, Teamwork

Your benefits

• 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
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

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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?

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