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.

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 five days a week in the office. Please note that this is subject to change based on the needs of the business.

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.

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada