Title:  Associate

Requisition ID: 262355 

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

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!

Purpose
The Associate, Syndications in the Debt Capital Markets (DCM) department enjoys a stimulating and challenging work environment in which they manage a broad range of debt transactions.  A high degree of responsibility is afforded to those demonstrating initiative and the desire to take on responsibility. Working with Debt Capital Markets (DCM) team to secure new, profitable business as well as further develop existing client relationships in order to achieve sustainable revenue growth. 

What You'll Do:

• Executes a wide variety of new debt offerings including investment grade, high yield and securitization transactions 
• Work closely with partners in DCM and Sales & Trading to ensure optimal coordination and communication between issuing and investor clients of the Firm 
• Supports DCM and Syndication team in the structuring and distribution of syndicated transactions
• Develop product, industry and market expertise across sectors and currencies that ultimately informs strong views on market conditions for prospective issuers and investors
• Support investor inquiries or coordination with origination team
• Provide new issue pricing indications and market capacity views for issuing clients
• Coordinate and arrange investor marketing exercises for issuers 
• Develop and maintain a broad network of both internal partners, external clients, in addition to cross-selling existing relationships across other areas and product groups.
• Directs day-to-day activities in a manner consistent with the Bank’s risk culture and the relevant risk appetite statement and limits. Communicates the Bank’s risk culture and risk appetite statement throughout their teams.
• Creates an environment in which his/her team pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Guidelines for Business Conduct.
• Contributes to building a high performance environment that attracts, retains, develops and motivates their team by fostering an inclusive work environment; managing development planning for the team. 

What You'll Bring:     

•  2-7 years of related work experience either in syndication, Debt Capital Markets or Capital Markets 
• CFA, MBA or CA is an asset 
• Strong quantitative skills focused on financial analysis, accounting and financial theory Specific functional or product knowledge
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A high level of attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of work
• The ability to excel under pressure amid demanding deadlines
• The ability to perform effectively in a team environment
• High professional standards including a strong sense of personal integrity and teamwork
• Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to new situations
• A high level of energy and a keen desire to learn new concepts
• Independent thinker and proven ability to make decisions

Work Arrangement:
This position is currently a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will work 4 days a week in the office. Please note that this is subject to change based on the needs of the business.

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

Interested?

If your experience is closely related but doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank!
 

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.

As Canada's International Bank, we are a diverse and global team. We speak more than 100 languages with backgrounds from more than 120 countries. Our employees are committed to a superior customer experience and use the Bank’s six guiding sales practice principles to ensure they act with honesty and integrity.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences everyone 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. 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.

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.