Position Highlights:

Associates in Investment Banking enjoy a stimulating and challenging work environment in which they execute a broad range of assignments. A high degree of responsibility is afforded to those demonstrating initiative and the desire to take on such responsibility.

Associates will start in either the Investment Banking or Mergers & Acquisitions group and at the early stages of their career, Associates focus on client presentations, financial modeling and research. As the development of the individual progresses, Associates take on increased responsibilities including directing transactions and participating in business development with the guidance of senior group members. Scotia Capital brings new Associates in contact with clients at the earliest possible stage, allowing them to gain experience in managing and cultivating client relationships.

A significant amount of effort, diligence and initiative is required to properly execute assignments. The complexity of clients’ financial requirements coupled with the intense competitiveness of the investment banking industry necessitates a full commitment to the task at hand. Supervision is provided only to the extent that it is required and then mostly at the macro management level. Standards are very high as most work is presented to senior executives at client firms.

With a limited hierarchy of professionals and a small team approach, Associates have room to operate and develop. On any given project, Associates will interact with other departments of the firm such as Corporate Banking, Equity Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets and Research resulting in a broad understanding of how an investment bank works.

New Associates may participate in the Capital Ideas Program, an intensive training program developed by the Firm. The program is designed to orient participants to our culture, people, products and services and to provide the soft and technical skills, and contacts critical for success. Team projects, individual study and social activities supplement classroom discussions.

Requirements:

• MBA degree to be completed by Spring 2009
• Strong record of academic and extracurricular achievement
• A clearly defined interest in Investment Banking or M&A
• Strong quantitative skills focused on financial analysis in spreadsheet form, accounting and financial theory
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A high level of attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple tasks 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
• Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to new situations
• A strong sense of personal integrity and teamwork
• A high level of energy and a keen desire to learn new concepts
• Related industry experience is an asset.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluating and analyzing the financial needs of corporate clients
• Identifying and developing business opportunities with clients
• Preparing marketing materials and presentations
• Structuring and executing transactions
• Managing transaction teams.

Major activities include:

• Financial and written analysis of companies and industries, including the development of valuation models, pro forma financial statements, comparable company analysis, etc.
• Drafting prospectuses, related documentation and marketing materials for transactions
• Preparing proactive client presentations, (including compiling data and assembling presentation materials)
• Applying product and capital markets knowledge to help clients achieve their financial objectives.

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