Investment Banking Associate

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.

Associates will have a wide variety of experiences within the investment banking industry in a short period of time. Associates therefore must be committed to their own self-development and the continued development of their peers. Canaccord Genuity emphasizes teamwork, and expects Associates to be fully dedicated to helping out wherever and whenever they are needed, from training Analysts to producing high-quality work regardless of task to ensuring that a deal closes. Similarly, Canaccord Genuity rewards Associates for taking initiative and being proactive, and strongly encourages Associates to look for opportunities to improve current processes and to actively seek out feedback for their own learning and development.

Canaccord Genuity actively fosters a dynamic learning environment for its Associates, not only through daily interaction with senior investment bankers but also through professional development programs such as continuing education opportunities and an informal mentorship program.

This role works on sell-side and buy-side M&A engagements and equity and debt financings within the Investment Banking Group. This role will report to the Managing Director, Investment Banking, and will be located in Manhattan, New York.

Responsibilities are as follows:

• Play an integral role in sell-side, buy-side and general advisory M&A engagements
• Create pitch materials
• Oversee due diligence
• Lead preparation of offering documentation and materials
• Assist engagement teams in execution of equity and debt financing transactions, including public offerings, private placements and PIPE transactions
• Work with senior investment bankers to ensure prompt and effective 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
• Take initiative in fostering relationships with junior team members through formal project work and informal coaching and mentoring

Members of the team enjoy considerable responsibility throughout the course of each deal and work closely with the firm’s equity capital markets 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.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have 4 years of experience in investment banking or financial services with exposure to Consumer and M&A banking
• 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
• Candidates must be proficient in all MS Office applications - PowerPoint, Excel and Word

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.