Investment Banking Associate - Infrastructure M&A Advisory (Canada)

Our Firm

Agentis Capital Advisors is a leading global financial advisor with a reputation for delivering unparalleled value and advice to its clients. The firm was recently awarded IJGlobal’s 2021 North American Financial Advisor of the Year award. Our guiding principles and ability to generate value for clients sets us apart. Agentis acts as a sell-side and buy-side advisor on a wide variety of global transactions including renewable power, energy, digital, transportation, and public-private partnerships. Our clients include leading infrastructure funds, pension funds, contractors, and government.

Agentis Capital Advisors is a business segment of Agentis Capital Partners, which operates a synergistic platform across four main business segments: Agentis Capital Partners (principal investments), Agentis Capital Advisors (financial advisory and asset management services), Agentis Capital Mining Partners (mining advisory), and Agentis Capital Markets (capital markets).

The Opportunity

Our full-time analyst program is designed to cultivate the quantitative and qualitative skills necessary to excel in an investment banking career and as a future executive. You will receive both formal and on-the-job training throughout your tenure. You will gain increasing levels of responsibility as you progress in your career, from building financial models, to managing multiple deal workstreams, to leading client relationships. You will be given unparalleled exposure and opportunities, including the chance to work on numerous transactions at the start of your career, with the only constraint on your role being your own capacity, rather than your rank level. As a result, our team members achieve accelerated career growth. You will be recognized and rewarded for your individual performance within a close-knit team and meritocratic culture. The only constraint on your role, responsibilities, and compensation will be your own performance.

Your Contribution

As an integral member of the advisory team, you will be challenged to accept increasing levels of responsibility as you develop your skills and reputation. Your work will directly impact our clients and the firm.

Your Role Will Include

Participating in the execution of equity and debt offerings, mergers and acquisitions, public-private partnerships, and principal investments

Developing complex financial models for infrastructure transactions, including the use of macros and VBA programming

Assisting in the management of due diligence processes, including managing third-party advisors

Developing asset valuations using a variety of approaches

Preparing client presentations and actively participating in discussions

Evaluating investment opportunities and management of existing investments

Researching potential investment banking opportunities; providing research on target companies, sectors, industries, and geographies

Maintaining marketing materials for the firm, including creating pitch decks to be presented to potential clients

As a member of a high-performing team working in a fast-paced environment, there will be times where you will be required to work beyond a normal workday or workweek to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.

Our Differentiators

Breadth of experience and level of responsibility

Exceptional level of responsibility on complex transactions

Wide breadth of work across verticals, financial products and principal opportunities

Opportunities to work on large global transactions

Secondment opportunities within Agentis portfolio companies

Training

Continuous internal training program

Internal leadership development program

Culture and approach

Entrepreneurial culture with a flat organization structure

Direct exposure to working with Partners and senior management across Agentis' international offices

Defined path to achieving Partner, with all individuals entering the organization receiving the opportunity to become a full Partner in the business

Compensation and employee ownership

Above-market base salary versus Canadian competitors

Uncapped performance-based bonus

Employee ownership program that commences for all individuals from the end of their first full fiscal-year of employment

Other Benefits

Immediate access to principal investment opportunities alongside Partners

Paid sabbatical every two years of employment

Access to Agentis' global mobility program

Comprehensive benefits including extended health care

Your Skills And Experience

An undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, commerce, business, statistics or other related fields

Exceptional academic results (minimum cGPA of 80% or 3.7/4.0)

Proven interest in investment banking through extracurriculars, internships, or competitions

Ability to concisely communicate complex concepts and ideas verbally and in writing

Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision

Desire to assume increasing levels of responsibility and seek solutions to complex problems

Committed to producing accurate and thorough work product under tight deadlines

Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced work environment

Resilient mindset in the face of adversity

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Position Type

Permanent Full-Time

Desired start date: Immediately

Location: Vancouver or Toronto