Director, Investment Banking, FIG

Director, Investment Banking, FIG

Requisition

Salary Range:  –

Purpose

Leverage industry and financial/transactional experience to originate and execute financing and advisory opportunities for the FIG Group, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies.

Responsibilities

• Champion a client‑centric culture, deepening relationships and leveraging Bank‑wide resources to deliver solutions.
• Coordinate with product groups and industry teams within Global Banking and Markets.
• Develop and maintain effective industry relationships with clients.
• Lead the origin and sourcing of fee‑generating opportunities for Scotiabank in partnership with sector, product, and geographic teams.
• Enhance product capabilities and build global industry specialization in key sectors; drive growth in new international markets.
• Use finance and capital markets knowledge to build relationships and address client needs.
• Develop client solutions and originate work; support the FIG Group in evaluating and executing advisory, underwriting, lending, hedging, and payment solutions.
• Advise clients in preparing data and presentations, providing key input for financial modeling.
• Manage end‑to‑end advisory and equity underwriting transactions, ensuring client and regulatory satisfaction.
• Train and develop junior bankers, providing constructive feedback and coaching.
• Partner with group leaders to build team dynamics and engagement.
• Assist in resource management and prioritization of work.
• Ensure compliance with Scotiabank’s values, code of conduct, and business controls.
• Build a high‑performance environment and implement a people strategy to attract, retain, develop, and motivate the team.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of industry experience, preferably in investment banking, capital markets, or M&A.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and sector/product knowledge.
• Strong quantitative skills in financial analysis, accounting, and financial theory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining quality.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.
• Effective teamwork and high professional standards.
• Adaptability and independent critical thinking.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required FINRA registration and licensing.

Benefits

Flexible benefit programs designed to support family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.

Location
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United States – New York, New York City

Scotiabank is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.