Associate, Investment Banking, Energy - Houston, TX

Scotiabank & Trust•Houston, TX

About The Position

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. Scotiabank's 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! Responsible for preparing client presentations, financial modeling, and mentoring/supervising Analysts. Progressively take on increased responsibilities on live transactions and participating in business development under the guidance of senior group members. Contribute to the overall success of the team ensuring specific individual goals, plans, and initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team's business strategies and objectives. Ensure all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures.

Requirements

2-5+ years' work experience in Investment Banking, Equity Research or in a corporate finance role at an industry player
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Business, Finance, Math, Economics, Science or other quantitative or STEM subject
Strong quantitative skills focused on financial analysis, accounting and financial theory
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with the full Microsoft Suite, with an emphasis on Excel
Obtain and maintain required FINRA registration and licensing appropriate to your functions and responsibilities
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines while maintaining high work standards
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to new situations and short deadlines
Independent thinker and proven ability to take initiative and make decisions
Flexible to demands of work and viewed as a valuable team resource
A high level of energy and a keen desire to learn new concepts

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking candidates would be a plus

Responsibilities

Champion a client centric culture focused on deepening client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge to deliver solutions that Scotiabank can provide across its footprint and generate revenue.
Coordinating with the various product groups and industry team within GBM
Developing and maintaining effective industry relationships with legal counsel, external parties, clients
Evaluating and analyzing the financial needs of corporate clients, including the development of financial models, supporting the team in determining advisory and financing solutions for our clients
Collecting, consolidating, and interpreting company and industry data
Performing comprehensive financial statement analysis and create and maintain models
Financial and written analysis of companies and industries
Identifying and developing business opportunities with clients
Preparing client presentations, including compiling data and assembling presentation materials
Supporting transaction structuring and execution efforts, with increasing levels of responsibility and accountability over time
Applying product and capital markets knowledge to help clients achieve their financial objectives
Develop more junior bankers on their team and across CIB and GBM through active engagement on developing their skills (technical, coverage, and other leadership skills) providing real-time positive and constructive feedback to support their development
Actively partner with group leaders and broader team to build team dynamics and engagement across teams
Actively contribute to a high performance and inclusive work environment