Vice President – Investment Banking

As Vice President in the Investment Banking division, you will play a senior leadership role in originating and executing strategic M&A transactions across the power, energy transition, and infrastructure sectors in North America. You will collaborate closely with National’s Credit Capital Markets and Debt Capital Markets teams to identify and deliver financing solutions to our clients.

This is a senior-level position that grants you the opportunity to showcase your comprehensive industry expertise and highlight a deep understanding of relevant products and services. The ideal candidate is well-regarded within the industry, with a high degree of sector focus. Additionally, they have demonstrated experience as a trusted advisor to industry participants.

Your Job

As an Investment Banking Vice President, the individual will actively participate in a wide variety of transactions headed by senior members of the Power, Utilities & Infrastructure (“PU&I”) Investment Banking team and will be expected to have a strong understanding of the industry sector as part of their responsibilities.

The individual will have a number of responsibilities which include the following:

• Marketing, executing and structuring investment banking mandates focused on M&A, other strategic advisory, project financings, and capital markets transactions;
• Managing the preparation of presentations and other client materials for clients;
• Overseeing the building of, and maintaining complex financial/valuation models;
• Coordinating company and industry research;
• Managing 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; and
• Participating in the recruitment, development and training of junior team members.

Your Team

National is a full-service investment bank with a strong presence in the Power, Utilities & Infrastructure sector. As an established player in the North American markets, National is committed to adding high calibre resources. The team has recently hired two senior members in New York to lead the PU&I franchise. The team is approximately 20 people across New York and Toronto and is looking to strategically expand in New York.

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 five years of relevant investment banking or M&A experience;
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in finance, accounting, economics or a field related to the sector of activity;
• Relevant experience and prior client relationships in the power, utilities, and infrastructure sectors;
• Strong technical skills in financial modeling and analytical problem-solving;
• Effective communicator with internal and external stakeholders;
• FINRA Series 7, 63, 79 preferred; MBA, CPA, or CFA considered assets;
• Ability to work on-site in the New York City office at least 4 days a week;
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

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.

These are a few of the benefits available to you. 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 actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We're putting people first

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 peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

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