Associate, Infrastructure & Project Finance

Scotiabank; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate for their Infrastructure & Project Finance team in New York City. This role offers a stimulating environment where you will engage in a variety of transactions, from origination to execution, while collaborating with industry experts. You will be responsible for preparing client presentations, conducting financial modeling, and supporting credit approval processes. This position not only fosters professional growth but also values inclusivity and diversity within the workplace. Join a team that empowers you to reach your full potential while making a significant impact in the finance sector.

Benefits

Flexible Benefit Programs

Holistic Well-being Support

Inclusive Work Environment

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Corporate or Investment Banking required.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills focused on financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client presentations and support due diligence processes.
• Assist in managing transactions and maintaining loan portfolios.
• Contribute to debt raising and advisory assignments.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Project Finance Modeling

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business

Master Degree in Finance

Degree in Economics

Degree in Math

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Title: Associate, Infrastructure & Project Finance

Requisition ID: 214467

Salary Range: 175,000.00-225,000.00

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.

Global Banking & Markets 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.

Overview:

The Infrastructure & Project Finance (“IPF”) team is part of Scotiabank Corporate and Investment (“CIB”) Division. IPF works closely with a wide range of industry coverage and product partners to originate, structure, and execute structured, acquisition, and project financings.

Position Highlights:

Associates in Infrastructure & Project Finance enjoy a stimulating and challenging work environment in which they execute a broad range of transactions across various forms and sources of debt capital. Associates work on assignments ranging from origination to execution with various industry and product teams at the firm.

What You’ll Do

At the early stages of their career, Associates’ responsibilities include preparation of client presentations, due diligence, financial modeling, research, reviewing and providing feedback to legal documentation, supporting internal credit approval processes and mentoring/supervising Analysts.

As part of the Infrastructure & Project Finance team, the Candidate will, individually and as part of a team, execute the following primary responsibilities:

1. Contribute to debt raising activities and debt advisory assignments
2. Support the due diligence process and preparation of credit presentations, Information Memorandum, and other documentation
3. Support structuring and execution of bank and bond infrastructure financings
4. Support credit risk and other internal approval processes for loans and counterparty exposures
5. Assist capital structure and ratings advisory for infrastructure and project financings
6. Develop, manipulate, and maintain project finance models
7. Assist in managing transactions through the internal credit process
8. Assist in maintaining and monitoring a portfolio of loans
9. Support senior team members in negotiating financial structures
10. Support the partner industry teams and relevant local teams in the preparation of internal credit analysis

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 2-3 years of work experience in Corporate or Investment Banking, credit rating agency, or related experience
• Sector experience in power, energy, infrastructure preferred
• Bachelor or Master Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Math, or Engineering
• Strong quantitative skills focused on financial analysis, accounting, and credit risk
• Must have significant experience developing project finance models with Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A high level of attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects with different intensity levels simultaneously
• Must be a self-starter and proactive
• Strong analytical, technical problem solving, time management, and organizational skills are a must

Interested?

At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences.

What's in it for you?

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(s): United States : New York : New York City

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.