Investment Banking Associate

Area(s) of interest: Financial markets and treasury

Investment Banking Associate – Cleantech & Energy Transition

As an Investment Banking Associate on the Cleantech & Energy Transition Investment Banking team at National Bank Capital Markets, you play a lead role in supporting the team’s deal execution and pitch activity. You will participate in a wide variety of transactions led by senior members of the team and deepen your knowledge of the investment banking industry, with a focus on clean technologies and energy transition sectors.

This role provides ample opportunity for career growth, as well as opportunities to collaborate with National Bank’s other Capital Markets business lines to help deepen your capital markets knowledge, including Equity Capital Markets, Credit Capital Markets, and Fixed Income.

• Evaluate and analyze the financial needs of corporate clients, including building complex financial models and performing valuation analysis.
• Support deal teams with transaction structuring and execute advisory and financing mandates with increasing levels of responsibility and accountability over time.
• Prepare presentation materials to support clients’ strategic and capital decision‑making.
• Draft marketing materials for transactions, including investor presentations, prospectuses, and related documentation.
• Conduct company and industry research and analysis, with a focus on cleantech, and energy transition trends.
• Perform various tasks supporting senior team members in their deal execution and client coverage efforts.
• Mentor and guide analysts on the team, providing coaching and support to help them develop technical and professional skills.

Capital Markets is a full-service, fully integrated investment dealer with a strong national presence and international capabilities. As an established player in the North American markets, Capital Markets is committed to adding high‑calibre resources to its Investment Banking group. This group currently consists of over 170 professionals located in offices in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, and New York. The Investment Banking Group has demonstrated considerable momentum over the last few years, experiencing strong growth in deal flow.

The Cleantech & Energy Transition Investment Banking team is looking to hire an experienced associate to work out of its Calgary office. Although the emphasis is placed on analysis, financial modelling, and written presentations, candidates must also demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with clients, colleagues, and other advisors.

• At least 5 years of experience in investment banking, transaction advisory, equity research, or capital markets.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in finance, accounting, economics, or engineering is preferred, with a track record of strong academic performance.
• Strong knowledge of financial theory, accounting, and capital markets.
• Experience in, or knowledge of, cleantech, renewable energy, and energy transition sectors would be highly valued.
• Demonstrated financial modelling skillset, with experience developing complex, dynamic financial models; ideal candidates would come from quantitative backgrounds with prior finance work experience (CFA designation is valued)
• Exceptional proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with Bloomberg and Capital IQ would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving mindset, collaborative approach, and great team spirit.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written).

• Communication
• Energy Industry
• Entrepreneurship
• Equity Research
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Markets
• Financial Modeling
• Investment Banking
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Tenacious Work Ethic
• Debt Capital Markets
• Corporate Banking

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Preferential banking services
• Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
• Virtual sleep clinic

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!

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?