Associate-Investment Banking, Real Estate

Desjardins’Capital Markets’ (“DCM”)Investment Banking Group is looking to adda real estate Associateto itsTorontoteam.The real estate investment bankingteamis active within the publicand private space, with involvement in several recentpublicmarqueetransactions.

SuccessfulAssociatesdemonstratededication, leadership, passion for the industry and a strong work ethic.Theirrolesand responsibilities includeleading andperformingcorporate financeanalysis, developing client deliverables,mentoringand directing junior professionals and supporting senior professionals in business development and transaction execution activities.Associatesaretypicallyinvolved in abroad rangeof transactions and advisory projects, includingmergers & acquisitions, divestitures, equity and debt financing, strategic advisory/alternativeprojectsand fullcapital structure solution projects.

DCM’s integrated capital markets teamoperatesout of Toronto, Montréal,Calgaryand Vancouver and delivers tailored financial solutions to corporations,institutionsand government agencies across Canada. This team fosters an entrepreneurial cultureinwhichexperiencedandhighly motivated professionals cooperate to address clients’ capital markets needs and corporateobjectives. DCM is a division of Desjardins Group, Canada'slargestfinancialcooperative with over $500billion in assets andapproximately60,000 employees.Desjardins has been named one of the top employers in Canada by both Forbes magazine andMediacorp.It isranked among the world’s strongest banks according to The Bankermagazine andhas one of the highest capital ratios and credit ratings in the industry.

More specifically, you willbe requiredto:

Assistin developing proposals to clients and potential clients for equity and debt placements, mergers, asset or company divestitures or acquisitions, and other financial products and advisory services

Conduct industry research and analysis toassistin the identification and/or analysis of investment banking business opportunities

Develop and audit sophisticated financial models

Participate in cross functional work streams and liaising with other units of Desjardins Capital Markets in executing mandates or preparing proposals for clients

Prepare industry and financial analysis todetermineclient recommendations

Lead industry comparable value and transaction precedent analyses

Assistin company due diligence investigations

Prepare offering memoranda and marketing materials

Assistwith prospectus drafting

Mentor, train and direct junior professionals

Conduct presentations to clients as a member of the client coverage team

What you bring to the table:

Minimum of 2 years of prior work experience in Investment Banking or similar

Advanced knowledge of valuation techniques and practices, includingdiscountedcash-flow analysis

Advanced knowledge of accounting principles relating to financial statement preparation and business combinations

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or other relevant discipline OR completion of an MBA,CPAor CFA

Advanced knowledge of technical / computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Bloomberg,FactSet, Argus Enterprise)

What we offer:

Competitive salary $135k and bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

This opportunity is open and ready for the right candidate

Action oriented, Business insight, Complexity, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family

General finance and accounting (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-08-21

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