Analyst, Corporate Finance Advisory

Scotiabank; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefit programs

Focus on holistic well-being

Job summary

Scotiabank is looking for an Analyst, Corporate Finance Advisory, based in New York City. This role involves developing financial models and presentations to evaluate capital structure alternatives and strategic financial advisory for clients.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with senior bankers, leverage data science, and assess credit needs to inform client decisions. A bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative field is preferred, along with strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Positive, proactive, and intellectually curious mindset required.
• Prior experience in investment banking, capital markets, or related fields is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the strategic and financial needs of corporate clients and develop tailored solutions.
• Synthesize company, industry, and market data to generate differentiated ideas.
• Support deal sourcing and execution through rigorous fundamental analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative analysis

Financial modeling

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a quantitative field

Job description

Title: Analyst, Corporate Finance Advisory

Requisition ID: 265232

Salary Range: 120,000.00-130,000.00

Please note that the Salary Range shown is a guideline only. Salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high‑performing culture.

Global Banking and Markets

Global Banking and Markets (GBM) is a leading Canadian capital markets and investment banking business with a growing platform in the US and Latin America, operating globally for over 100 years. Scotiabank’s strong U.S. presence provides our clients an important bridge to this key global market for trade and investment flows across the Americas and the world.

GBM provides a full range of investment banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients. Our products include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), corporate banking, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, foreign exchange, and precious metals. We also cross‑sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by the Scotiabank Group.

Be part of an innovative, global capital markets and investment banking business with a unique geographic footprint that puts capital to work for our clients across industries! We work together to drive ambition for every future!

Function Overview

Scotiabank’s Corporate Finance Advisory team sits at the intersection of banking and capital markets. Our team advises corporate clients on capital structure, financing strategy, and credit positioning, as well as strategic decisions across valuation, M&A, shareholder dynamics, and thematic market and sector trends. We partner across the full Global Banking and Markets platform to deliver analytically driven recommendations and differentiated insights that create value for our clients. Core areas of focus include: capital structure optimization, credit analysis, valuation insights, capital allocation, risk management, and shareholder positioning.

Position Highlights

We are looking for a quantitative analyst to support the delivery of analytical, data‑driven content and strategic financial advisory across a diverse range of clients and transactions. This role involves developing financial models and presentations to evaluate capital structure alternatives, assess credit and liquidity needs, and analyze valuation and capital allocation decisions. Working closely with senior bankers, this analyst will translate detailed financial analysis into clear, actionable insights to inform client decisions across capital raising and deployment, M&A, and shareholder strategy. In addition, this role will leverage data science to analyze thematic trends and generate forward‑looking perspectives that support client dialogue and origination opportunities.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate the strategic and financial needs of corporate clients and develop tailored solutions to address them
• Synthesize company, industry, and market data to generate differentiated ideas and identify new business opportunities
• Apply both equity and credit perspectives to provide thoughtful, balanced recommendations and inform due diligence
• Deliver consistent, high‑quality work with strong attention to detail
• Build long‑term relationships with clients and collaborate across stakeholders throughout the banking and capital markets platform
• Support deal sourcing and execution through rigorous fundamental analysis, capital markets insights, scenario modeling, and client‑ready presentation materials

What You’ll Bring

• A positive, proactive, and intellectually curious mindset required
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a quantitative field preferred
• Prior experience in investment banking, capital markets, rating agencies, consulting, equity or credit research is a plus (as are professional designations such as CFA, CPA, etc.)
• Proven record of outstanding academic and extracurricular achievement

Work Arrangement

This position is currently an in‑office role, with the expectation that you will work 5 days a week in the office.

Benefits

Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work – and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well‑being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.

Location

United States: New York: New York City

Nearest Major Market

New York City

Job Segment

Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Financial Analyst, Quantitative Analyst, Finance, Data

Scotiabank is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.