Associate, Investment Banking, Financial Sponsors Group - US (220823)

Requisition ID: 220823

Salary Range:175000.00-225000.00

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 candidates relevant knowledge skills and experience.

Join a purpose driven winning team committed to results in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Title: Associate Investment Banking Financial Sponsors Group US

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. Scotiabanks 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. 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.

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 for every future!

Overview:

Responsible for executing on a broad range of non-investment grade financing transactions. Responsible for preparing client presentations and financial modeling. Work closely with the Analysts/Associate Directors to support the Directors/MDs in managing client relationships and supporting the needs of coverage bankers within industry groups. Provide ongoing training and coaching to Analysts. Contribute to the overall success of the team ensuring specific individual goals plans and initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the teams business strategies and objectives. Ensure all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations internal policies and procedures.

What Youll Do:

• Champion a client centric focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships systems and knowledge to deliver solutions that Scotiabank can provide within the Non-Investment Grade Finance product suite including high yield bonds and leveraged loans. Role will also include relationship management and cross collaboration such as:
  • Coordinating with other groups within GBM such as leveraged finance equity capital markets credit / risk underwriting / execution and sales & trading
  • Developing and maintaining effective industry relationships with legal counsel external parties clients (in collaboration with senior coverage officers)
• The day-to-day responsibilities include the following:
  • Evaluating and analyzing the debt financing needs of corporate and sponsor-backed clients
  • Tracking market conditions with a focus on the leveraged credit markets and driving the creation of client-friendly materials
  • Evaluating peer capital structures and financings executed in market to identify opportunities with Scotiabank clients
  • Oversee alongside an Analyst the underwriting and approval process for both corporate and sponsor-backed financings with responsibility for transaction overviews summarizing financing terms cash flow modeling (cases with multiple drivers) evaluating syndication prospects
  • Prepare questions and drive due diligence sessions to evaluate credit risk of proposed transactions identifying key credit risks / mitigants and evaluating customary quality of earnings reports
  • Oversee transaction structuring and execution efforts with increasing levels of responsibility and accountability over time
  • Review of financing documents including commitment letters fee letters engagement letters credit agreements and offering memoranda. Summarize key terms and covenants for purpose of reviewing transaction feasibility and distribution prospects. Lead dialogue with external counsel during drafting process.
  • Performing comprehensive financial statement analysis and creating and maintaining models with a focus on LBO cash flow modeling
  • Drive the creation high-quality presentation materials to support client discussions around new business opportunities including generating new content
  • Oversee the development of Analysts and junior talent across GBM as it relates to interfacing with Financial Sponsors
  • Applying product and capital markets knowledge to help clients achieve their financial objectives
• Actively contribute to a high performance and inclusive work environment

What Youll Bring:

• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to new situations.
• The ability to perform effectively in a team environment.
• High professional standards including a strong sense of personal integrity and teamwork.
• Flexible to demands of work and viewed as a valuable team resource.
• 2-4 years work experience in Investment Banking preferably with lead-left execution experience in a Financial Sponsors coverage role.
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Business Finance Math Engineering Economics Science or Technology
• Experience LBO modeling and internal underwriting memos
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of dynamics of institutional term loan and high yield markets in the US
• Excellent command of Microsoft Suite with an emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
• A high level of attention to detail
• A high level of energy and a keen desire to learn new concepts build a platform and enhance banking skillset
• Obtain and maintain required FINRA registration and licensing appropriate to your functions and responsibilities

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

Whats 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.

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