Investment Banking Diversified Industries, Associate

Barclays • Toronto, ON

2d • CA$220,000 - CA$270,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Barclays Canada as an Investment Bank Diversified Industries, Associate, where you advise clients on a wide range of strategic transactions. You will have the opportunity to conduct industry research, evaluate key trends and opportunities. The Diversified Industries Group and Mergers & Acquisitions develop financial models, valuations and manages the execution of transactions. You will prepare and deliver presentations to clients and senior leadership, while nurturing and building strong relationships with other industry professionals. This role is located in Toronto, Canada.

Requirements

• Previous relevant experience as well as deep understanding of the DIG sector or M&A experience
• Proven track record of executing transactions, client management and demonstrated leadership ability in guiding and training the juniors of the team are traits highly favored by the team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in finance or related field along with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Nice To Haves

• Experience originating deals in the DIG or M&A space, identifying potential clients and/or opportunities
• Previous stakeholder management experience
• Exposure to conferences and industry events

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with clients, understand their needs, expectations and financial goals to develop and propose appropriate investment banking solutions for clients and their companies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients by understanding their business, financial goals, and industry trends.
• Generate ideas and identify opportunities that expand the bank's client base and generate new business opportunities.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis and due diligence on client companies to assess their financial health and valuation.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to review, draft, and maintain legal documentation required for transactions, including contracts and agreements.
• Collaborate with other teams, such as Capital Markets, Sales and Trading, Research, and Risk Management, to provide comprehensive solutions to clients.
• Champion Energy Transition and Sustainability by engaging with clients on their climate, transition strategies and sustainable finance opportunities where applicable.
• Advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function.
• Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes.
• Lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments.
• Identify new directions for assignments and/or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc) to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Conduct industry research, evaluate key trends and opportunities.
• Develop financial models, valuations and manage the execution of transactions.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to clients and senior leadership.
• Nurture and build strong relationships with other industry professionals.

Benefits

• The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed