Analyst - Investment Banking, Financial Sponsors Group

Scotiabank • New York City, NY

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level