Title:  Analyst - Investment Banking, Financial Sponsors Group

Requisition ID: 253227

 Salary Range: 120,000.00 - 135,000.00 

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.

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Analyst – Investment Banking, Financial Sponsors Group

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! 

Role Overview

The Analyst will support execution across M&A, leveraged finance, and sponsor-backed transactions while contributing to relationship management for private equity clients in the Financial Sponsors Group. The role involves financial modeling, due diligence, pitch material development, and cross‑bank coordination.

What You'll Do:

Support & Execution

• Support deal execution and approval processes across M&A, LBO, refinancing, and other sponsor-backed transactions.
• Build and maintain financial models, including LBO and cash flow analyses.
• Conduct due diligence on target companies, including financial, strategic, market, and competitive assessments.
• Prepare pitch books, credit materials, and internal approval documents.
• Track market activity and summarize sponsor-related developments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with product partners across GBM, including DCM, ECM, Structured Credit, FX/Rates, and CIB coverage teams.
• Work with global sponsor coverage teams to consolidate exposure, profitability, and client activity data related to financial sponsors.

Operational & Relationship Support

• Maintain internal databases, CRM entries, and logs of client interactions.
• Support senior bankers in preparing and presenting materials to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal compliance policies.

What You'll Bring:

• 1–2 years of investment banking experience, ideally in sponsor coverage, leveraged finance, or M&A.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, credit analysis, and structuring skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and market data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, LCD, CreditSights).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail, strong work ethic, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required FINRA registrations.

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

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.

Scotiabank is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.