City : New York City, NY, US, 10281

Category : Business and Financial Operations

Industry : Financial Services/Banking

Employer : Scotiabank

Requisition ID: 211304

 Salary Range: 300,000.00 - 300,000.00 

Please note that the Salary Range shown is a guideline only. Salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

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Title - Director, Infrastructure & Project Finance - US

DUTIES: The Bank of Nova Scotia seeks Director, Infrastructure & Project Finance- US in New York, NY to originate and execute project financing, structured financing, and debt advisory within the infrastructure and project finance segment across the Americas.  Market, structure, research, prepare client presentations, manipulate financial models, review legal documentation, and manage the due diligence and credit processes. Present financing structuring recommendations to senior executives at client firms largely independently. Manage all credit-related activities including: the completion of credit presentations, identifying lending and cross-sell opportunities, structuring loan transactions, building financial models, negotiating documentation, and monitoring compliance and industry trends. Ensure all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures 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. Relationship management and cross collaboration including: Coordinate with the various product groups and industry team within International Corporate & Commercial Banking and GBM. Deal-lead responsibilities, leading projects ranging from origination to execution with other departments of the firm such as local banking teams in Latin America and the Caribbean, Debt Capital Markets, Global Loan Syndications, and Derivative Products Group, applying knowledge and understanding of both banking and capital markets. Structure, analyze, and perform thorough due diligence on transactions that vary in complexity (including key risks and mitigants) with a deep understanding of credit products and present concise rationale supporting actions and recommendations. Review, negotiate, and structure credit agreements with external counsel culminating in the closing of transactions, including registration of collateral where applicable. Play a key role in the training, development and coaching of Analysts and Associates Develop more junior bankers across GBM and International Banking through active engagement on developing their skills (technical, coverage, and other leadership skills) providing real-time positive and constructive feedback to support their development. Analyze companies’ information and be informed of the market trends and best practices in  Infrastructure and Project Finance to propose financing structures.  

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field and nine (9)  years of progressively responsible experience in the job offered or related occupation: structuring and executing financing for infrastructure projects; utilizing negotiation skills and building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders; presenting complex financial concepts to diverse audiences in English and Spanish; utilizing experience with Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), debt and equity capital markets, structured products and derivative transactions; working with infrastructure client and investor relationships utilizing experience with infrastructure finance transactions in Latin America; utilizing experience with financial modeling and financial products including bank loans, bonds, rates, FX and structured products; and performing credit risk analysis. In the alternative, the employer will accept a Master’s degree in one of the above fields and seven (7) years of experience in the above-listed skills. Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies. When not telecommuting, must report to work site. 40% travel required nationally and internationally. Proficiency in Spanish required. Offered salary is between $300,000 and $300,000 per year. 40 hours per week.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS: Please apply directly through our website https://www.scotiabank.com/careers by searching for Director, Infrastructure & Project Finance- US & indicate job code CG100324WEB.

Location(s):  United States : New York : New York City

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.  

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