Global Advisory, Metals & Mining, Junior Associate, Toronto

Rothschild & Co; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rothschild & Co North America is seeking a Junior Associate based in Toronto to focus on Mining & Metals advisory, working on cross-border M&A, project finance, and related strategies. You will conduct rigorous financial analysis, build integrated models, and contribute to client pitches while collaborating with global teams.

The role offers significant exposure to high-profile deals and opportunities for leadership and development within a leading independent advisory bank.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance or similar field required.
• CFA designation or candidacy advantageous.
• GPA 3.5 or above preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience ideal, within corporate finance/advisory.

Responsibilities

• Execute live mining & metals deals including M&A and related advisory work.
• Develop financial models and valuation analyses for transactions.
• Prepare client pitches and marketing materials for cross-border transactions.
• Collaborate with North American and international teams on projects.
• Provide leadership to analysts and associates and ensure compliance.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-border collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in finance

CFA designation (or candidate)

GPA 3.5+

Tools

Excel

Job description

About Us

Rothschild & Co is a leading global financial services group with seven generations of family control and a history of over 200 years at the centre of the world's financial markets. Our expertise, intellectual capital and global network enable us to provide a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients, communities and planet. We have 4,600 talented specialists on the ground in over 40 countries around the world, enabling us to deliver a unique global perspective across four market-leading business divisions – Global Advisory, Wealth Management, Asset Management and Five Arrows. As a family-controlled business built on relationships, we place a huge emphasis on our people and finding the right colleagues to take our business forward. Rothschild & Co is committed to an inclusive and supportive environment where different perspectives are valued. We are focused on the attraction and recruitment, development and retention and progression of high calibre talent to ensure we and our clients benefit from the value of difference.

Rothschild & Co Global Advisory

The Rothschild & Co offices in North America focus on Mergers & Acquisitions, Debt Advisory, Restructuring and Equity Capital Markets advisory work. They play a critical role in helping the firm achieve its objectives to be the most successful independent advisory bank globally. We provide impartial, expert advice to large and mid-sized corporations, private equity, families and entrepreneurs, and governments. We design and execute strategic M&A and financing solutions for our clients and act as a trusted partner, taking a long-term and independent view on the challenges they face. Our deep understanding of financial markets, the high volume of transactions we advise on, and our unrivaled network of industry and financing specialists in 40 countries, provide clients with a comprehensive perspective to achieve their strategic goals. Our distinct perspective allows us to achieve outstanding results for our clients and act as their most trusted advisers over the long term.

Overview of Role

Rothschild & Co’s Toronto office is focused on advising clients in the Mining & Metals sector and is part of the Global Mining & Metals team, which also has offices in London, Sydney and Johannesburg, and works regularly and seamlessly with other product and sector teams across the globe. Rothschild & Co has a market leading franchise in Canada, providing impartial, expert advisory, global connectivity, and execution services to corporations, governments and institutions accessing strategic opportunities and capital globally. The team has a high deal volume with a low ratio of pitches to mandates and a significant volume of repeat business from long term clients. Key past and present clients include Antofagasta, Barrick Gold, Codelco, Kinross Gold, Rio Tinto, Teck Resources and Vale. The Global Mining & Metals team plays a critical role in helping the firm achieve its objective to be the most successful independent advisory investment bank in the world. The team is seeking one Junior Associate to focus on Mining & Metals based in Toronto. Given the global nature of our firm and broad reach of our Mining & Metals practice, this role will involve working collaboratively with colleagues in the North American industry coverage teams and other colleagues globally on international / cross-border projects. The structure of the Mining & Metals team allows for significant client exposures and responsibility as well as the opportunity for frequent national and international travel – including mine sites.

Responsibilities

• Execute live deals within the mining & metals sector which may include sell‑side M&A, buy‑side M&A, spin‑offs, split‑offs/carve‑outs, project finance, joint ventures, Debt Advisory and Equity Advisory with significant cross‑border emphasis
• Financial modelling, valuation, comparable and relative value analyses and market‑specific analysis, including modelling three‑statement integrated financial models and associated valuation outputs/sensitivities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding environment while multi‑tasking time‑sensitive projects
• Conduct extensive quantitative and qualitative economic, industry and company research and analysis
• Spearhead analysis of broad range of corporate finance transactions for reviewing strategic alternatives, optimal capital structure, acquisitions, mergers and equity and debt capital market’s events
• Draft client pitches and marketing materials including acquisitions, disposals, mergers, refinancing and equity capital market alternatives, as well as associated internal documentation through coordination with internal and external resources
• Attend client meetings, industry conferences, and external training sessions
• Provide leadership and development to analysts and associates
• Adhere to all compliance regulations and confidentiality policies
• Contribute to Rothschild & Co’s unique firm culture, and recruiting, training and development efforts

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance (or similar) from a leading academic institution
• CFA designation (or candidate) advantageous
• 3.5 GPA or above
• The ideal candidate will likely have 5+ years of relevant professional work experience

Experience, Skills and Competencies Required

• Prior experience within a top tier corporate finance adviser/investment bank in M&A required, preferably in the mining sector
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative and communication skills
• Experience analyzing financial statements and related data to assess historical financial performance and future outlook for client companies and prospects
• Strong financial modeling skills required; Ability to build detailed, fully‑integrated financial models and financial projections and analyze the impact of proposed transaction options on the capital structure and cash flows
• Well organized, detailed, and ability to work within tight time frames
• Team player, capable of working in cross‑border deal teams

Rothschild North America is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Disabled/Veterans Rothschild & Co North America is an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access this career website.

One reason for the long-term success of our business is the importance we place on being principled. It is this belief that drives both the way we work with our clients and the way we hire, manage and develop our people – and we look for the same qualities from them in return.

Our teams reflect the diverse needs of our clients, businesses and the markets we operate in around the world. We value, and seek to maintain, an eclectic mix of skills and backgrounds – encouraging everyone to come together to share their perspectives for the good of each other, the business and our clients