Natural Resources Group Investment Banking Associate Canada

As an Associate in our Natural Resources group you will be a key player in our business strategy and execution. You will participate in the full cycle of transactional execution including preparing marketing pitches reviewing and formulating financial analysis preparing and presenting internal committee memoranda and client presentations. You will play a leadership role in implementing the execution function including working with analysts and associates as well as assisting more senior bankers. You will develop strong function skills in the major areas of investment banking and will demonstrate the ability to become a senior officer who is capable of generating and executing their own transactions. You will join the global Associate class in an Industry Country Coverage or Product Team. Working with a broader team of over 100 Analysts and Associates in the region you will be provided opportunities to be involved real-time in transactions that may include frequent travel.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop content for strategic meetings with clients regarding M&A or capital market transactions

• Interact with senior team members and client management teams on a daily basis to execute transactions and discuss strategic alternatives

• Defining guiding and reviewing detailed valuation analysis including DCF trading comparables transaction comparables and LBO analyses

• Defining guiding and reviewing detailed combination and other financial analyses in the context of M&A transactions or pitch situations

• Provide leadership mentorship and supervision to Associates and Analysts

• Participate in graduate recruiting

Required qualifications capabilities and skills

• Prior work experience in an investment banking front office Associate role

• A well-rounded academic background from a top tier educational institution

• Strong financial modelling skills

• Execution oriented with a deep understanding of the transaction cycle and the steps in the process

• Impeccable communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with senior professionals clients and key stakeholders in other lines of business

• Self-directed highly motivated and able to work independently