Analyst, Investment Banking - Corporate Finance Advisory - Toronto, ON
About The Position
Scotiabank’s Corporate Finance Advisory team sits at the intersection of banking and capital markets. Our team advises corporate clients globally on capital structure, financing strategy, credit positioning, rating agency process facilitation and outcome management, as well as strategic decisions across valuation, M&A, shareholder returns, and thematic market and sector trends. We partner with Corporate & Investment Banking sector teams, Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets and other product areas to provide in-depth analysis, drive idea generation, strengthen financing recommendations and help identify ancillary business opportunities. Working within the Capital Structure & Ratings Advisory pillar, analysts develop deep expertise in credit, ratings advisory, and capital structure while progressively expanding their capabilities into broader strategic finance advisory. The role combines rigorous analytical training with meaningful client exposure, working closely with senior bankers, corporate clients and rating agencies on complex financing and capital structure decisions. The team is recognized for its technical expertise, collaborative approach and differentiated advice across complex capital structure and financing situations.
Requirements
- A positive, proactive, and intellectually curious mindset
- Commercial mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
- Ability to integrate credit, financing and strategic considerations into client recommendations
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Business, Finance, Math, Engineering, Economics
- Proven record of outstanding academic and extracurricular achievement
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in investment banking, capital markets, rating agencies, equity or credit research is a plus
- Professional designations such as CFA, CPA, etc.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate the strategic and financial needs of corporate clients
- Completion of credit rating analysis using external credit rating methodologies
- Support analysis of strategic financing alternatives across debt and equity markets
- Evaluate capital structure alternatives to support long-term shareholder value
- Assess financing implications of capital allocation decisions including acquisitions, dividends and share repurchases
- Synthesize company, industry, ratings and financial analysis to help generate thoughtful solutions and identify new business opportunities
- Facilitate the execution of ratings advisory mandates including supporting drafting of rating agency presentations and marketing materials for transactions, liaising with credit rating agencies, cross-functional deal team members, and external clients
- Build long-term relationships with clients and collaborate across stakeholders throughout the banking and capital markets platform
- Deliver consistent, high-quality work with strong attention to detail
Benefits
- flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
