Investment Banking Associate

Investment Banking Associate – Toronto Office

Paradigm Capital Inc. (“Paradigm Capital”) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team in the Toronto office as an Investment Banking Associate. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in investment banking within a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and high-energy environment. Mining industry knowledge is preferred.

Overview of Paradigm Capital

Founded in 1999, Paradigm Capital, is one of Canada’s most respected independent full-service investment banking firms focused on providing exceptional client experiences and thoughtful, bespoke advice to corporate clients, company stakeholders, and institutional investors.

With a strong track-record spanning over its 25-year history, Paradigm has been a trusted advisor to clients across a variety of sectors and plays an integral role in building a strong capital markets presence for growing companies in Canada and globally.

Role Overview

As an Investment Banking Associate, you will work closely with a team of senior bankers on a broad range of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), equity and debt financings, and restructuring advisory mandates. You will be actively involved in deal execution, client presentations, and financial analysis. Our size and work culture provides ample opportunities to be mentored by seasoned capital markets experts, and for you to mentor and oversee other members of the team. This opportunity will appeal to highly motivated individuals who are interested in deepening their capital markets expertise in an entrepreneurial and high-energy team environment.

This role demands a strong work ethic, the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines, and a commitment to delivering exceptional financial insights and execution. Our lean and flat team structure will provide exposure to a wide variety of projects, working directly and learning from senior bankers.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively participate in a wide variety of transactions led by senior members of the Investment Banking team
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of client presentations related to capital markets, strategic advisory and financing solutions
• Develop and manage detailed financial models used for valuation and corporate finance analysis
• Support deal origination and lead preparation of pitch books, proposals and other marketing material
• Participate in due diligence sessions
• Perform detailed qualitative and quantitative analyses across a range of industries
• Participate in client meetings
• Contribute to recruiting, training, and mentoring for analysts and interns to foster the high-performance team environment
• Complete a wide range of other analytical tasks as required

Qualifications

• A minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate finance, or related field 
• Experience within the mining industry is preferred but not mandatory. Equivalent experience in related fields or roles demonstrating relevant competencies will be considered. 
• Strong technical foundation in corporate finance analysis, including knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements preparation, all facets of valuation work, and business combination and M&A analysis
• Exceptional financial modeling skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare and present high-quality client-facing materials
• Highly developed organizational skills and project management skills with the capability of balancing multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Demonstrated job commitment, as well as personal flexibility and adaptability required to meet firm and client needs
• Ability to thrive in a team environment, while also taking initiative in independent tasks
•  Experience with S&P Capital IQ, Bloomberg, and FactSet is required

Compensation

This is a salaried position. Salary will vary based on factors such as skills, experience, education and qualifications for the role. Compensation will also include eligibility for Paradigm Capital’s group benefits plan and for performance bonuses at the sole discretion of Paradigm Capital.

Vacancy

This position is for an existing vacancy.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their resume to vuy@paradigmcap.comArtificial Intelligence Disclosure

• Paradigm does not use artificial intelligence tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.