Associate, Investment Banking, Energy

Scotiabank - Global Banking and Markets; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank in Houston, TX, seeks an Associate in Investment Banking, Energy, to support client presentations, financial modeling, and mentoring analysts. You will progressively take on greater responsibility on live transactions and contribute to business development under senior guidance.

The role requires 2-5+ years in investment banking, a STEM or business degree, strong numerical and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while working effectively in a team.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years’ work experience in Investment Banking (Upstream deal experience preferred, but not required).
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Math, Economics, Engineering, Science or other STEM subject
• Strong quantitative skills focused on financial analysis, accounting and financial theory
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A high level of attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines while maintaining high work standards
• Ability to excel under pressure amid demanding deadlines
• Ability to perform effectively in a team environment
• Independent thinker and proven ability to take initiative and make decisions
• A high level of energy and a keen desire to learn new concepts

Responsibilities

• Prepare client presentations, financial modeling, and mentoring/supervising Analysts.
• Progressively take on increased responsibilities on live transactions and participating in business development under the guidance of senior group members.
• Contribute to the overall success of the team ensuring specific individual goals, plans, and initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives.
• Ensure all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Initiative

Upstream experience

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree

Job description

Requisition ID: 270276

Salary Range: 190,000.00 - 230,000.00

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.

Associate, Investment Banking, Energy

Global Banking and Markets

Global Banking and Markets (GBM) is a leading Capital Markets and Investment Banking platform with a competitive presence across the Americas, operating globally over 100 years. Scotiabank’s strong US 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. Our products include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, 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 including transaction banking and trade finance solutions.

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 to every future!

Purpose

Responsible for coordinating workstreams, supporting execution, and mentoring/supervising Analysts. Progressively take on increased responsibilities on live transactions and participating in business development under the guidance of senior group members. Contribute to the overall success of the team ensuring specific individual goals, plans, and initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. Ensure all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

What You’ll Do

• Champion a client centric culture focused on deepening client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge to deliver solutions that Scotiabank can provide across its footprint and generate revenue. Relationship management and cross collaboration includes:
• Coordinating with the various product groups and industry teams within GBM
• Developing and maintaining effective industry relationships with legal counsel, external parties, clients
• The day-to-day responsibilities include the following:
• Applying knowledge for M&A, financiang products, valuation, and capital makets to support the development of client solutions
• Collecting, consolidating, and interpreting company and industry data
• Performing comprehensive financial statement analysis and creating and maintaining financial models
• Financial and written analysis of companies and industries
• Supporting the indentification and development of business opportunites and preparing materials for client discussions
• Preparing client presentations, including compiling data and assembling presentation materials
• Supporting transaction structuring and execution efforts, with increasing levels of responsibility and accountability over time
• Applying product and capital markets knowledge to help clients achieve their financial objectives
• Develop more junior bankers on their team and across CIB and GBM through active engagement on developing their skills (technical, coverage, and other leadership skills) providing real-time positive and constructive feedback to support their development
• Actively partner with group leaders and broader team to build team dynamics and engagement across teams
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with collegues across levels, functions, and geographies

What You’ll Bring

• 2-5+ years’ work experience in Investment Banking, Consulting, Corporate Development or Private Equity; prior energy transaction experience preferred
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Business, Finance, Math, Economics, Engineering, Science or other STEM subject
• Strong quantitative skills focused on financial analysis, accounting and financial theory
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to obtain and maintain all FINRA licenses required for the role
• A high level of attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines while maintaining high work standards
• Ability to excel under pressure amid demanding deadlines
• Ability to perform effectively in a team environment
• Independent thinker and proven ability to take initiative and make decisions
• Strong work ethic, adapatability, and intellectual curiosity

At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That’s why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.

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.

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Location(s): United States : Texas : Houston

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

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