Vice President Loan Structuring & Syndication

National Bank of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; 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

Involvement in community initiatives

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

The Vice President in NBCCM's Loan Structuring & Syndication team will lead structuring for project finance and infrastructure transactions, collaborating with origination teams to craft financing proposals. You will oversee pitch materials, develop client relationships, and coordinate with corporate banking and syndication partners across institutions.

Located in Toronto, NBCCM offers a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where strategic thinking, deal execution and cross-functional

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of banking industry experience required.
• Experience with project financing and infrastructure transactions.
• Transaction execution and/or project management skills essential.
• Ability to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within constraints.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight timelines.
• Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, and sound judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present ideas clearly.
• Teamwork and collaboration oriented.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; AI tools are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Structuring loan transaction proposals in partnership with project finance and infrastructure origination teams.
• Overseeing preparation of pitch books and marketing materials, including financing terms and benchmarking analyses.
• Developing business relationships with strategic clients and lending relationships.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and syndicators across financial institutions.
• Contributing to special projects and initiatives as required.

Skills

Capital Markets

Project Finance

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Presentation Skills

Prioritization

Initiative

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Financial Structuring

Project Management

Agility

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field

Professional designation (CPA/CFA) or MBA assets

MBA as an asset

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

Job description

The Vice President position in the Loan Structuring & Syndication (“LSS”) team at National Bank of Canada Capital Markets (“NBCCM”) will be focused on structuring responsibilities for transactions in the project financing and infrastructure sectors, working closely with the relevant business lines to structure and present financing proposals. This role offers the opportunity to be regarded as an impactful partner supporting the bank’s growth strategy in these sectors. NBCCM is consistently ranked among the top institutions in Canadian loan markets, and among the top 10 North American project finance institutions.

In this role, you will join a high-performing, collaborative team and leverage the range of NBCCM’s capital markets products. LSS team members interact with wide variety of external and internal stakeholders, including customers, lending and investment banking coverage teams and syndicate banks. This position is well suited to individuals seeking to build a career in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.

Your Job

• Structuring loan transaction proposals in partnership with our project finance and infrastructure lending origination teams to meet client needs, as well as assisting in the presentation, negotiation and execution of those proposals
• Overseeing preparation of pitch books and marketing materials for existing and prospective clients, including financing terms, syndication strategies, capital structure considerations, and benchmarking analysis
• Developing business relationships with strategic clients and lending relationships
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and developing relationships with corporate banking and syndication teams across financial institutions
• Contributing to special projects and initiatives as required

Your Team

National Bank of Canada (“NBC”) is one of Canada’s leading financial institutions, employing over 33,000 people in knowledge-intensive roles and recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion. Within NBC, NBCCM provides a full suite of financial solutions to corporate clients, including debt and equity underwriting, mergers and acquisitions advisory, corporate lending, and risk management.

The LSS team is a group of 25+ professionals responsible for the origination, structuring, pricing, and distribution of syndicated loans. The team works closely with internal partners and external stakeholders, including clients, coverage teams, syndicate lenders, credit adjudicators, and agency groups. NBCCM has established itself as a leading force in the Canadian syndicated loan market, with nearly 250 Lead Left mandates and a consistent top 3 ranking among bookrunners for new money.

Prerequisites

• 6-8 years of banking industry experience
• Experience with project financing and infrastructure transactions
• Established transaction execution and/or project management skills
• Proven ability to use judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given constraints
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, and sound judgment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and concisely
• Attitude focused on teamwork and collaboration
• Well-developed computer skills, with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with artificial intelligence tools is an asset
• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g. B.Comm., B.B.A.). Professional designation (e.g. CPA, CFA) or graduate degrees (e.g. MBA) are assets.

* A more senior position may be considered depending on experience and qualifications of the applicant.

Languages: English

Required skills: Agility, Capital Markets, Communication, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Financial Structuring, Initiative, Presentations, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Project Finance, Project Management, Proposal Support, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Teamwork, Transaction Execution

Your benefits

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
• 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

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.

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!