Investment Banking Analyst - Sustainability

2nd or 3rd Year Investment Banking Analyst

Overview

Canaccord Genuity is the global full-service investment banking division of Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. (TSX: CF, LSE: CF.), offering institutional and corporate clients idea-driven investment banking, merger and acquisition, research, and sales and trading services from offices in 10 countries worldwide. Our team of over 800 capital markets and advisory professionals has industry and transactional expertise in several key sectors of the global economy. We are committed to providing valued services to our clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their business and operating as a gold standard independent investment bank.

Analysts play an integral role in supporting the origination and execution of mergers and acquisitions as well as equity and financing mandates. Junior members of the team enjoy considerable responsibility throughout the course of each deal, and work closely with the firm’s mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, and sponsors coverage groups as well as research teams. At the same time, as befits an entrepreneurial firm like Canaccord Genuity, team members are encouraged to assume a number of diverse responsibilities, including proactively identifying new business opportunities.

Responsibilities are as follows:

• Create presentation materials
• Perform financial and valuation analysis
• Prepare marketing/offering documentation and materials
• Oversee due diligence processes
• Work with senior investment bankers to ensure efficient and successful execution of transactions
• Provide support with new business development efforts, including:
  • Identification and prioritization of potential clients
  • Development and delivery of pitches to prospective clients
  • Participation in marketing at appropriate industry events
• Coordinate with Equity Research, Capital Markets, Sales & Trading, and Legal team members

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in investment banking or financial services; M&A banking background is a plus
• Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
• Excellent financial modeling, financial statement analysis, and accounting skills / knowledge
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Exceptional analytic aptitude and creativity
• Detail-oriented with exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work on a variety of transactions and projects simultaneously
• Resourceful self-starter; able to work autonomously
• Demonstrated team player

Driven by your success

A career at Canaccord Genuity means working for a client-centric organization with a global reach across 10 countries. We are driven to achieve for our clients, our shareholders and each other – our people and culture are at the heart of our success. No matter what your role, you have the opportunity to make a positive difference through your ideas and hard-work and be rewarded for your performance.

Driven by diversity and inclusivity

Canaccord Genuity is committed to encouraging a diverse workforce and to promoting a respectful and inclusive culture in which everyone has the opportunity to thrive and realize their potential. We recognize that diversity across our business strengthens relationships, enables more innovative solutions for our clients, as well as creating a more stimulating place to work.

Building and developing a truly varied team of talented people from all walks of life is essential for tackling new global challenges, adapting to changing markets and appealing to an increasingly diverse client base

Benefits Overview:

At Canaccord Genuity, your wellbeing matters. Joining our firm means being part of a workplace that not only values your contributions, but also invests in your overall health and wellbeing. We are glad to discuss our benefits with you in detail, and are pleased to share this overview:

Paid Time Off

• 15 days of paid vacation accrual per year
• 20 days of vacation accrual after 3 years with the firm
• Unlimited sick days

Health & Wellness

• Medical and dental insurance 
• Vision insurance - 100% company-paid benefit
• Employee Wellness Program - 100% company-paid benefit 
  1. Available to all employees and members of their household 24/7/365
  2. Mental health benefits: 3 free therapy sessions per occurrence per year
  3. Support and guidance for everyday issues including, but not limited to, legal consultation, financial expertise, child or elder care, home repair, housing needs, adoption, etc.
  4. Access care on-demand via phone, over live chat, email, or in-person
• Life insurance - 100% company-paid benefit
• Short-term disability insurance - 100% company-paid benefit
• Long-term disability benefits
• Pet insurance
• Equinox preferred rates 

Financial Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer match
• Commuter pre-tax benefits
• Tuition reimbursement