Requisition ID: 239320

Roynat Capital, a wholly owned subsidiary of Scotiabank, is a national lender and investor with expertise in providing innovative long-term capital solutions for mid-sized companies utilizing senior term, subordinated debt, as well as mezzanine capital and common share equity. We provide tailored solutions to clients for acquisitions, business expansions, wealth monetization, and working capital enhancement. With a national presence in Canada in major markets, Roynat assists growth-oriented companies in reaching their goals across a wide range of industries.

Purpose

The Associate Director plays a pivotal role in managing deal execution, overseeing junior bankers, and acting as a primary point of contact for clients. This is a highly visible role that requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to drive transactions to completion while contributing to business development initiatives.

Accountabilities:

• Deal Execution Leadership: Take ownership of day-to-day execution of M&A and financing transactions, ensuring smooth coordination between clients, advisors and internal deal teams.
• Client Management: Serve as a primary contact for client management teams during live mandates. Provide strategic insights and guide discussions.
• Team Oversight: Supervise and assist Associates and Analysts, delegate work effectively, review models and marketing materials, and ensure deliverables meet the highest standards.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor Analysts and Associates, providing oversight on workstreams and fostering professional development. Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.
• Process Coordination: Lead due diligence efforts, data room management and coordination with legal, accounting and other external advisors.
• Business Development Support: Partner with Directors and Managing Directors to prepare pitch materials, identify new opportunities and help drive client coverage efforts.
• Quality Control: Maintain accountability for the accuracy and timeliness of all outputs delivered to clients and senior bankers.
• Collaboration: Champions a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader bank relationships, system and knowledge.
• Risk Culture: Directs day-to-day activities in a manner consistent with the Bank’s risk culture and risk appetite.
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.
• Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

Reporting Relationship:  Director, Mid-Market Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory

Dimensions:

• Canadian mergers and acquisitions.
• Supporting Scotiabank Investment Banking domestic and international clients as required.
• Geographies covered include Canada and foreign jurisdictions as appropriate.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
• MBA, CFA, or CPA designation is a strong asset.
• 5–8 years of relevant work experience, with 2 to 3 years as an Investment Banking Associate or equivalent role (e.g., corporate development, private equity).
• Demonstrated ability to lead deal teams and manage multiple complex workstreams.
• Strong technical foundation in financial modelling and valuation, coupled with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proven track record of managing and mentoring junior team members.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and comfortable in a fast-paced environment with demanding timelines

Working Conditions

Work in a standard office-based and work-from-home environment; non-standard hours are a common occurrence. Domestic / international travel as required, as appropriate and subject to senior management approval / permission.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We will work with you to provide as seamless a recruitment experience as possible.