Investment Banking Associate

As an Investment Banking Associate on the Energy Investment Banking team at National Bank Financial Inc. ("NBF"), you will participate in a wide variety of transactions headed by senior members of the investment banking team focused on Energy Infrastructure. You will gain exposure to the client’s business and deepen your knowledge of M&A advisory and capital markets to support the growth and expansion of our clients.
Your Job

• Performing analysis and preparing presentation materials to support our clients’ decision making
• Providing support in the execution of M&A transactions in addition to capital markets transactions, including equity and fixed income
• Building complex financial models and performing valuation analysis
• Conducting a variety of industry and company research and analysis
• Performing various tasks supporting senior team members in their deal execution and client coverage efforts

Your Team
NBF is a full-service, fully integrated investment dealer with a strong national presence and international capabilities. As an established player in the North American markets, NBF is committed to adding high calibre resources to its Investment Banking group. This group currently consists of over 170 professionals located in offices in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, and New York. The Investment Banking Group at NBF has demonstrated considerable momentum over the last few years, experiencing strong growth in deal flow.
NBF’s Energy Investment Banking team is looking to hire one Investment Banking Associate to work out of its Calgary office. The successful candidate will benefit from on-the-job training and mentorship, supplemented by occasional third-party training in financial modelling and various tools used in our day-to-day work.
Although the emphasis is placed on analysis, financial modelling and written presentations, candidates must also demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with clients, colleagues, and other advisors.

Basic Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in finance, accounting, economics or engineering is preferred along with a track record of outstanding academic performance
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of corporate finance, valuation and capital markets
• Requires a minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in investment banking, equity research, or capital markets
• Experience in the energy infrastructure, pipelines/midstream or upstream sectors is required; prior experience in power and utilities would also be considered an asset
• Demonstrated financial modelling skillset; additional background and knowledge of the integration of debt/capital structure principles in analysis is also an asset
• Exceptional proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, and Word
• Experience with Bloomberg and Capital IQ would be considered an asset
• Demonstrated problem-solving mindset, collaborative approach and great team spirit
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships
• Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written)

Your benefits In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.    * Health and wellness program, including many options * Flexible group insurance * Generous pension plan * Employee Share Ownership Plan * Employee and Family Assistance Program * Preferential banking services * Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives * Telemedicine service * Virtual sleep clinic    These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.   Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.   We're putting people first We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.     We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?    Come live your ambitions with us!