Analyst Loan Structuring and Syndication

Job description

A role as an Analyst in the Loan Structuring & Syndication (“LSS”) team at National Bank of Canada Capital Markets (“NBCCM”) offers the opportunity to actively contribute across the full lifecycle of syndicated bank loans. The Analyst will support transactions from origination through syndication and financial close.

We are expanding our team across Canada and are currently hiring for a role on the Project Finance and Infrastructure team that may be based in Calgary, Toronto, or Montreal.

In this role, you will join a high-performing, collaborative team and gain exposure to a broad range of capital markets products within NBCCM. This position is well suited to individuals seeking to build a career in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.

Your Job

As an Analyst, you will be responsible for:

- Conducting financial modelling and comparable transaction analysis to support the development of robust and marketable financing structures

- Preparing pitch books and marketing materials for existing and prospective clients, including financing terms, syndication strategies, capital structure considerations, and benchmarking analysis

- Supporting the syndication and distribution process for transactions across the Canadian and U.S. markets, including coordinating lender outreach, managing virtual data rooms, and facilitating lender Q&A

- Collaborating with internal stakeholders and developing relationships with corporate banking and syndication teams across financial institutions

- Maintaining internal databases, including comparable transactions, league tables, and marketing materials

Your Team

National Bank of Canada (“NBC”) is one of Canada’s leading financial institutions, employing over 33,000 people in knowledge-intensive roles and recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Within NBC, NBCCM provides a full suite of financial solutions to corporate clients, including debt and equity underwriting, mergers and acquisitions advisory, corporate lending, and risk management. The Corporate & Investment Banking (“CIB”) group comprises over 400 professionals across Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, and New York.

The Loan Structuring & Syndication team is a group of approximately 25+ professionals responsible for the origination, structuring, pricing, and distribution of syndicated loans. The team works closely with internal partners and external stakeholders, including clients, coverage teams, syndicate lenders, credit adjudicators, and agency groups. LSS has demonstrated strong growth in recent years, driven by increased deal flow and a leading position in Quebec, as well as a top 3 ranking within the Canadian syndicated loan market for new money.

NBCCM is consistently ranked among the top institutions in Canadian project finance and within the top 10 in North American league tables, providing analysts with exposure to a leading platform with a strong track record of execution and market presence. Our Project Finance coverage includes renewable energy, energy infrastructure, digital infrastructure, and general infrastructure.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing LSS team in Calgary, Toronto, or Montreal focused on the fast-paced Project Finance and Infrastructure sectors.

Basic Requirements

- Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Business, Finance, Economics)

- Professional designation (e.g., CFA, CPA) considered an asset

- Strong interest in finance, with a particular focus on credit and lending

- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with a solid understanding of financial transactions and associated risks

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight timelines in a fast-paced environment

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Experience with Bloomberg, Refinitiv, CapIQ and artificial intelligence tools are considered as an asset

- Fluency in English is required. For the Montreal-based position, French-English bilingualism is also required.

Analytical Skills

Communication

Credit Analysis

Financial Modeling

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Problem Solving

Accountability

Detail-oriented

Initiative

Learning Agility

Active collaboration

Active listening

Cross-team Collaboration

Loan Structuring

Your benefits In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

* Health and wellness program, including many options * Flexible group insurance * Generous pension plan * Employee Share Ownership Plan * Employee and family assistance program * Preferential banking services * Involvement in community initiatives * Telemedicine service * Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Join us!