Associate, Investment Banking - Real Estate, New York, NY

Requisition ID: 253557

Salary Range: 175,000.00 - 225,000.00 

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.

Position:  Investment Banking Associate - Real Estate - New York, NY

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! 

Purpose
In this role, you will work closely with the Head of U.S. Real Estate Investment banking to manage and grow current client relationships and establish new business opportunities. You will play a key role overseeing both mandated and potential advisory and capital markets transactions and creation of related financial analysis and presentation materials. You will assist with idea development and client coverage efforts, including collaborating with colleagues across the bank to provide comprehensive solutions. 

What You'll Do

• Utilize industry experience to conduct critical financial analysis of companies and present findings in a concise and professional manner internally and externally to our clients  
• Evaluate and analyze the financial needs of corporate clients, including the development of financial models (DCF, LBO, NAV), pro-forma financial statements and comparable company analysis, etc. Provide key inputs for use in financial modeling.  Oversee analyst and associate models 
• Execute Equity and Debt Capital Markets opportunities for real estate companies in conjunction with ECM and DCM groups.  Perform required financial analysis and oversee due diligence process.  Participate in drafting prospectuses and marketing presentations for transactions
• Act as key execution person for buyside and sell-side M&A pitches and mandates and evaluation of potential client acquisitions.  Advise clients in preparing data and presentations for sell side processes.   Participate in all stages of transaction execution, from the pitch phase through to closing.  Assist the with the generation of M&A ideas / opportunities 
• Coordinate with key partners across product groups on execution of pitches and mandates, including Corporate Banking, ECM, DCM, FX, Derivatives, etc. 
• Play a key role in managing junior bankers with responsibility for their development, performance and work product. Oversees hiring at the junior level for the group. 
• Develop client relationships, and cultivate new business opportunities including generation and evaluation of M&A opportunities and potential capital markets transactions
• Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.

What You'll Bring

• Ideal candidate will possess a relevant bachelor’s degree, and have an excellent academic and professional record
• MBA or CFA (preferred)
• A minimum of 5 years of industry experience in Investment banking or Mergers & Acquisitions
• Experience in real estate is preferred
• SIE and Series 79 & 63 licenses
• Strong quantitative skills focused on financial analysis, accounting and financial theory
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of work
• Well-developed organizational skills in order to respond to shifting priorities on multiple projects
• Strong presentation skills
• A high level of attention to detail
• The ability to excel under pressure amid demanding deadlines & to perform effectively in a team environment
• A demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to new situations

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.

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