Description
A career as a Vice President or Director, Project Finance Advisory at National Bank Financial Inc (''NBF'') means joining the team of a leading player in the North American project finance market.
In this role you will work closely with NBF’s leading project finance lending, PU&I and Energy Infrastructure investment banking and debt capital markets teams and will act as primary coverage of project debt advisory and capital market opportunities in the power, energy transition and/or midstream sectors in North America.
This is a senior-level position that grants you the opportunity to showcase your comprehensive industry expertise and highlight a deep understanding of relevant products and services. The ideal candidate is well-regarded within the industry, with a high degree of sector focus. Additionally, they have demonstrated experience as a trusted advisor to industry participants.
Your Job
- Originating, structuring and executing mandates focused on project advisory and private placement transactions
- Overseeing the building of, and maintaining complex financial models
- Managing the preparation of presentations, pitchbooks and other client materials
- Leading pitching activity through written and verbal presentations
- Managing several projects at once
- Providing mentorship, oversight and guidance to Associates and Analysts
- Participating in the recruitment, development and training of junior team members
Your Team
NBF is a full-service, fully-integrated investment dealer with a strong national presence and international capabilities. As a leading player in the North American project finance markets, NBF is committed to adding high caliber resources to its Global Power and Infrastructure team based in New York City. The group currently consists of 12 professionals located in Toronto and New York and works closely with the global industry group consisting of professionals located in New York, Toronto, Montreal and Calgary.
With support of your team in Toronto and the US, you will be positioned to lead US project debt advisory and capital markets origination and execution opportunities while bolstering NBF’s Canadian market activities.
This role will appeal to highly motivated individuals seeking to further develop their career in a leadership role. We are seeking candidates who have demonstrated success working in a fast paced and challenging environment. Candidates should have superior analytical abilities, advanced oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, as well as a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative attitude.
This position will be based in Toronto. Willingness to relocate to New York would be considered an asset.
Basic Requirements
- A degree in business, finance, accounting, engineering, or another complementary discipline with at least seven to ten years of relevant investment banking, project finance and/or capital markets
- Relevant experience in the power, energy transition and midstream sectors
- Project finance advisory and credit experience in the sectors
- Existing client / institutional investor relationships within the project finance industry
- Effective professional communication with internal and external clients
- Superior technical, financial and analytical abilities, including extensive Microsoft Excel modelling experience with VBA
- Ability to take initiative and work within a demanding and dynamic team environment
- A positive, enthusiastic and co-operative attitude
- FINRA registrations: Series 63, 7, 79, preferred
- MBA, CPA and/or CFA qualifications considered an asset
- Travel required
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
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!
