Associate, Investment Banking, M&A

Scotiabank; New York (NY); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank is seeking an Associate in Investment Banking, M&A in New York, NY. You will work on a broad range of transactions within the Global Banking and Markets division, interacting with senior bankers and clients to support execution and deal processes.

The role emphasizes financial modeling, valuation and presentation prep, with significant responsibility and opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in Investment Banking with significant M&A transaction experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or MBA.
• Strong quantitative skills focused on financial analysis/modeling, accounting and financial theory.
• Understanding of transaction cycle and steps in the M&A process.

Responsibilities

• Defining, guiding and reviewing detailed analyses performed by Analysts including valuation, trading comps, precedent transactions and LBO analyses.
• Develop and define content for client presentations, confidential information memoranda, management and board materials.
• Interact with senior team members and client management to support transaction execution and due diligence.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Title: Associate, Investment Banking, M&A

Requisition ID: 272407

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, Mergers & Acquisitions, - New York, NY

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:
The role is for our dedicated M&A team and based in our New York office. Associates in Investment Banking enjoy a stimulating and challenging work environment in which they execute a broad range of transactions. A high degree of responsibility is afforded to those demonstrating initiative and the desire to take on such responsibility. A significant amount of effort, diligence and initiative is required to properly execute assignments. The complexity of clients’ financial requirements coupled with the intense competitiveness of the investment banking industry necessitates a full commitment to the task at hand. Standards are very high as most work is presented to senior executives at client firms and supervision is provided only to the extent that it is required. With a limited hierarchy of professionals and a small project team approach, Associates have ample opportunity for career growth and development. On any given project, Associates will interact with other departments of the firm such as Corporate Banking, Equity Capital Markets, Global Fixed Income and Global Equity Derivatives gaining knowledge and understanding of both investment banking and the capital markets.

What You’ll Do:

• Defining, guiding and reviewing detailed analyses performed by Analysts, including but not limited to: (i) valuation work such as DCF, trading comparable, precedent transaction and LBO analyses, (ii) financial modeling and (iii) combination and other such financial analyses in the context of an M&A transaction as may be required


• Develop and define content for strategic meetings and client presentations, confidential information memoranda, management and board presentations and other materials for senior bankers as required;


• Interact with senior team members and client management teams to support transaction execution including coordinating due diligence process and liaising with relevant counterparts at the client/other advisors; and provide leadership, mentorship and supervision to Analysts
  

What You’ll Bring:

• 3+ years of work experience in Investment Banking with significant M&A transaction experience


• Bachelor’s degree or MBA


• Strong quantitative skills focused on financial analysis/modeling, accounting and financial theory


• Understanding of transaction cycle and steps in the M&A process


• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to effectively interact with senior professionals, clients and other key stakeholders


• Excellent command of Microsoft Suite, with an emphasis on Excel


• A high level of attention to detail


• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of work, excel under pressure amid demanding deadlines and perform effectively in a team environment;


• Autonomy and ability to work independently


• High professional standards including a strong sense of personal integrity and teamwork;


• Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to new situations; and a high level of energy and a keen desire to learn new concepts.
  

Interested
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.

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

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.

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. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.

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.