Requisition ID: 214889

Salary Range: 275,000.00 - 275,000.00

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 candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

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Title: Associate Director, U.S. Power & Utilities, Investment Banking - New York or Houston

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. 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! We work together to drive ambition for every future!

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director to be located at Scotiabank's New York or Houston Office within the US Power & Utilities Investment Banking team. You will principally be focused on execution oversight and mentorship of junior resources pertaining to investment banking work within the U.S. Power & Utilities sector, including Mergers & Acquisitions. In addition, you will include support and assistance on the origination of equity and equity-linked transactions and general business development.

What You’ll Do

• Provide general analytical execution leadership and support, specifically in respect of M&A assignments
• Oversight and reviewing of financial valuation models to assess earnings, dividend and credit impacts of deal structures
• Oversight of transaction correspondence, manage deal processes and assemble marketing materials for senior bankers
• Oversight of financial analysis including market comparisons, pro forma financial modeling and valuation
• Review and accountable for the preparation of all elements of client presentations
• Ensure preparation of all internal market information dissemination materials by junior staff, including periodic and ad hoc updates on market and client activity are completed in a proficient and timely manner
• Assistance with various internal projects to support the investigation and development/enhancement of new business initiatives
• Oversight of the execution of new issue transactions including the development of internal memoranda, liaising/presenting to internal committees and working with external transaction partners (ie. other banks, legal counsel, accountants)
• Liaising with other departments of Scotiabank, including Corporate Banking, Equity Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets and Global Trading
• Presenting to Scotiabank’s corporate clients
• Effectively manage the relationship between the senior (Managing Directors, Directors) and the junior team (Associates, Analysts) member

What You’ll Bring

• 6+ years of M&A experience
• A broad understanding of the US Power & Utilities industry sector
• Relevant educational background (MBA, Finance, Econ, etc.)
• Proven record of outstanding achievement in academic and extracurricular activities
• A clearly defined interest in Investment Banking
• Your Series 63 and 79 licenses (preferred as candidates will be required to obtain both licenses within 3 months of joining)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to Scotiabank’s clients, both in a team presentation and ultimately on a solo basis
• Strong quantitative skills focused on financial analysis, accounting and financial theory
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of work
• The ability to manage and review the work of others
• The ability to excel under pressure amid demanding deadlines
• The ability to perform effectively in a team environment
• A demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to new situations

Interested?

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

What's 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 || United States : Texas : Houston

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.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.