As a Vice President in the Private Company M&A group, you will play a significant role in the execution of strategic M&A transactions for clients across diversified sectors. You will collaborate closely with National Bank’s sector coverage investment banking, lending, and other internal coverage teams to provide strategic advice and turnkey solutions to our clients.
This position provides the opportunity to showcase your comprehensive M&A expertise and highlight a deep understanding of diversified industries. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience as a trusted advisor to industry participants.
This role is based in Calgary or Vancouver.
Your Job
The individual will have a number of responsibilities which include the following:
- Marketing, executing and structuring of private M&A and other strategic advisory transactions
- Supporting Managing Directors and Directors in the Investment Banking coverage of private companies
- Managing the execution of origination efforts and end-to-end M&A processes, including:
- Managing and drafting presentations and other materials for clients
- Overseeing and executing the building of, and maintaining complex financial/valuation models
- Coordinating company and industry research
- Managing the execution of all analyses and process requirements, as needed
- Managing the execution of several projects at once and working effectively as an individual and as part of a team
- Providing mentorship, oversight and guidance to Associates and Analysts
- Participating in the recruitment, development and training of junior team members
Your Team
National Bank Capital Markets ("NBCM") is a full-service, fully integrated investment dealer with a strong national presence and international capabilities. An established player in the Canadian markets, NBCM is committed to adding high caliber resources to its Private Company M&A team. This group currently consists of approximately 400 professionals located in offices in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, and New York. The Investment Banking group at NBCM has demonstrated considerable momentum over the last few years, experiencing record profits and strong growth in deal flow.
The Western Canada based M&A team is looking for a Vice President to play an important role in supporting the group as part of its strategic initiatives. You can expect to join a dedicated and hard-working group of professionals who believe that the best results are achieved through effective communication, teamwork and determination.
This role will appeal to highly motivated individuals seeking to further develop their career in a leadership role. We are seeking candidates who have demonstrated success working in a fast-paced and challenging environment. Candidates should have superior analytical abilities, advanced oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, strong project management skills as well as a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative attitude.
Basic Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of investment banking or M&A experience, of which at least 3 years must be as an Associate/Vice President
- Relevant experience and prior client relationships in the Diversified Industries sectors
- Strong technical skills in financial modeling and analytical problem-solving
- Effective communicator with internal and external stakeholders
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in finance, accounting or a field related to the sector of activity
- MBA, CPA, CBV, and CFA considered assets
