Associate Loan Structuring and Syndication

A role as an Associate in the Loan Structuring & Syndication team (“LSS”) at National Bank Financial Markets (“NBF”) means actively participating and supporting team members from A - Z in the life cycle of a bank loan. The Associate will support team members from the origination of a bank loan to its distribution (if syndicated) and financial close across a diverse range of industries and the credit spectrum (i.e., leveraged loans to investment grade financings).
The Associate will evolve in a team of highly motivated professionals, collaborate and learn about a broad range of capital markets products within NBF. This position will appeal to individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in an entrepreneurial, fast paced and high-energy environment. In this role, you will be self-sufficient across a variety of responsibilities and take an active interest in the development of less experienced junior professionals.

Your Job

• Conduct financial and comparable transaction analysis to propose supportable and syndicatable financing structures
• Prepare marketing and pitch materials to be presented to existing and potential clients which could include financing terms and conditions, syndication strategies, capital structure considerations, benchmarking analysis and other applicable information
• Help manage the distribution process in the syndication of transactions under the corporate portfolio in Toronto, including coordinating lender meetings, virtual data rooms, lenders’ Q&A etc.
• Develop a network with corporate banking and syndication desks at other financial institutions
• Maintain pitch resources and benchmarking databases
• Mentor and provide guidance to other junior analysts within the team

Your Team

National Bank of Canada ("NBC”) is one of Canada’s leading integrated financial groups. It has more than 30,000 employees in knowledge-intensive positions and has been recognized numerous times as a top employer and for its commitment to diversity. Operating under NBC’s NBF division, the Corporate and Investment Banking (“CIB”) group comprises over 300 professionals located in offices in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, and New York and offers a full suite of financial solutions to large corporations, including equity and debt underwriting, mergers and acquisitions advisory, corporate lending and risk management solutions. NBF provides a wide array of lending services including traditional operating and term financings, acquisition financings, and cross-border financings which could range up to $5Bn+.
As part of CIB, LSS is a team of 25 professionals focused on the origination, structuring, pricing, and distribution process for all syndicated loans at NBC. LSS team members interact with various external and internal stakeholders, including clients, lending and investment banking coverage teams, other syndicate lenders, portfolio management, credit adjudicators, and agency and operational groups. LSS has demonstrated considerable momentum over the last few years, culminating in record deal flow and 200+ Lead Left accounts, of which 110+ are outside of Quebec.
This position is based in Toronto.

Basic Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g. B.Comm., B.B.A.)
• Professional designation (e.g. CPA, CFA) considered an asset
• 3 years+ of relevant work experience in a similar industry
• Strong business fundamentals and understanding of credit and various capital structures
• Excellent numerical and analytical abilities with a good understanding of financial transactions and their related risks
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with competing demands and quick turnarounds in response to time-sensitive client needs are required
• Positive can-do attitude
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to use judgment to identify and diagnose problems within given constraints
• Excellent problem solving skills and resourcefulness
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, both with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication and writing skills with an ability to present ideas in a concise and well-structured manner
• Fluency in English is required and proficiency in French is considered an asset
• Well-developed computer skills, with an emphasis on Microsoft Office Suite
• Bloomberg, Refinitiv and CapIQ knowledge

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

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.
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?
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