Title:  Associate, Equity Capital Markets - Toronto, ON

Requisition ID: 265887 

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

Associate, Equity Capital Markets – Toronto, ON

Global Banking and Markets

Global Banking and Markets (GBM) conducts the Bank’s wholesale banking and capital markets business with corporate, government and institutional investor clients. GBM is a full-service wholesale bank and investment dealer in Canada and Mexico and offers a range of products and services in the U.S., Latin America and in select markets in Europe and Asia-Pacific.

More specifically, GBM provides clients with: corporate lending; transaction banking (including payments, trade finance and cash management); investment banking (including corporate finance and mergers & acquisitions); fixed income and equity underwriting, sales, trading and research; prime services (prime brokerage and stock lending); foreign exchange sales and trading; commodity derivatives; and collateral management.

Position Highlights

Associates in Equity Capital Markets enjoy a stimulating and challenging work environment in which they support the team in executing equity and equity-linked transactions. 

With a limited hierarchy of professionals and a small project team approach, Associates have ample opportunity for career growth and development.  On any given project, you will interact with other departments of the firm such as Global Investment Banking, Global Equity Sales & Trading, Global Equity Derivatives and Mergers & Acquisitions. Associates will have exposure to a broad range of industry groups including Technology, Real Estate, Energy, Mining, Financial Services, Consumers & Industrials, Financial Sponsors and Power & Utilities.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide assistance with the execution of all equity and equity-linked transactions, from pitch phase through to closing of the transaction
• Deliver high-quality presentations and well thought out analysis, applying product and capital markets knowledge to help clients achieve their financial objectives
• Perform data analyses on an ad-hoc basis, using data from both internal and external sources (i.e. Bloomberg)
• Partner with ECM in other geographies (US, LatAm) and other groups across GBM to leverage Scotiabank’s capabilities in supporting our clients
• Demonstrate inclusive leadership by coaching more junior members of the team

What You’ll Bring:

• A relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification
• 2-4 years of relevant capital markets experience, ideally in Equity Capital Markets or Investment Banking
• A clearly defined interest in Equity Capital Markets
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of work, excel under pressure amid demanding deadlines and perform effectively in a team environment
• Strong quantitative skills focused on financial analysis, accounting and financial theory; and / or Canadian Securities Law and practice
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Excel and Powerpoint
• High professional standards including a strong sense of personal integrity and teamwork
• Willingness to work extended business hours, including nights and weekends as required

Work Arrangement: 

This position is an onsite role, with the expectation that you will work 5 days a week in the office. Please note that this is subject to change based on the needs of the business. 

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Interested? 

At Scotiabank, you’ll be joining an organization that values inclusion, accountability, innovative thinking and collaboration, a culture where people feel safe to learn, grow, and contribute while delivering exceptional results for our clients. We believe in winning together, as one team, strengthening the collaborative spirit that defines GBM’s client partnerships. We value transparency, shared goals, and purposeful work.  

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):  Canada : Ontario : Toronto 

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.