Leveraged Finance Analyst NYC - Front Office

Austincc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank is seeking a 2027 Leveraged Finance Investment Banking Analyst in NYC to support the execution of leveraged finance transactions, build complex financial models, and analyze credit and capital structures across diverse industries.

You will prepare marketing materials, assist with due diligence, and collaborate with sponsors and clients in a fast-paced, transaction-oriented environment, while developing foundational skills through mentorship and formal programs.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Business, Finance, Science, Technology, Engineering, Economics or Mathematics to be completed between December 2026 and July 2027.
• Strong interest in financial markets, credit analysis, debt capital markets, and leveraged finance.
• Proven record of outstanding achievement in academic and extracurricular activities.
• Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong quantitative and accounting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present to stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player in a fast-paced, transaction-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of leveraged finance transactions, including leveraged loan and high yield bond issuances, acquisition financings, recapitalizations, refinancings, and other debt-related transactions
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including operating models, LBO models, debt repayment models, valuation and scenario analyses
• Analyze corporate credit profiles, capital structures, liquidity positions, and financial performance to evaluate financing alternatives for clients
• Prepare transaction marketing materials, lender presentations, offering memoranda, management presentations, and pitch books for debt financing opportunities
• Conduct industry, company, and market research, including analysis of leveraged finance market conditions, comparable transactions, and relative value assessments
• Assist in the structuring, underwriting, syndication, and execution of debt financing transactions in partnership with sponsors and corporate clients
• Monitor leveraged loan and high yield bond markets and provide insights into market trends, pricing dynamics, investor sentiment, and new issuance activity
• Support due diligence processes by reviewing company financial information, credit agreements, legal documentation, and transaction-related materials

Skills

Strong quantitative skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Collaborative team player

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Finance or related degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office Suite

Job description

Scotiabank is seeking a 2027 Leveraged Finance Investment Banking Analyst in NYC to support the execution of leveraged finance transactions, build complex financial models, and analyze credit and capital structures across diverse industries.

You will prepare marketing materials, assist with due diligence, and collaborate with sponsors and clients in a fast-paced, transaction-oriented environment, while developing foundational skills through mentorship and formal programs.