Investment Banking Analyst

National Bank of Canada

📍New York, NY
Posted May 19, 2026

Job Overview

Position

Investment Banking Analyst

Company

National Bank of Canada

Location

New York, NY

Work Type

On-site

Job ID

li-4413357818

Job Description

As an Investment Banking

Analyst on the Power, Utilities & Infrastructure Investment Banking team (focusing

on Renewables) at National Bank Financial Inc. ("NBF"), you will

participate in a wide variety of transactions headed by senior members of the investment

banking team. You will gain direct exposure to the firm’s business and deepen

your knowledge of the industry.

Select Responsibilities


  • Preparing

presentation materials to support our clients’ capital decision making

  • Providing support

in the execution of M&A transactions

  • Building complex

financial models and performing valuation analysis

  • Conducting a

variety of industry and company research and analysis

  • Performing

various tasks supporting senior team members in their deal execution and

client coverage efforts

Your Team

NBF is a

full-service, fully integrated investment bank with a strong presence in the Power,

Utilities & Infrastructure sector. As an established player in the North

American markets, NBF is committed to adding high calibre resources. The team

is approximately 15 people and is looking to expand its New York headcount. 

NBF’s

Power, Utilities & Infrastructure Investment Banking team is looking to expand

its team in the New York City office. The successful candidate will benefit

from on-the-job training and mentorship, supplemented by occasional third-party

training in financial modelling and various tools used in our day-to-day work.

Although the emphasis is

placed on analysis, financial modelling and written presentations, candidates

must also demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with clients,

colleagues, and other advisors.

Basic Requirements


  • Undergraduate or

graduate degree in finance, accounting or a field related to the sector of

activity

  • Knowledge of fundamental

financial principles and capital markets

  • Prior investment banking,

transaction advisory, or corporate finance experience would be considered

an asset

  • Experience in, or

knowledge of, the power, utilities, and infrastructure sectors would be

valued

  • Exceptional

proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

  • Demonstrated

problem-solving mindset, collaborative approach and great team spirit

  • Strong

interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships

  • Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and

written)

Interview Prep

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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.Walk me through how you would build a discounted cash flow model for a renewable energy project, specifically addressing how you handle the terminal value given the long-term power purchase agreements common in this sector.
  • 2.What are the key valuation multiples used in the power, utilities, and infrastructure sector, and how do they differ from traditional enterprise value to EBITDA multiples in general industrials?
  • 3.If a renewable energy company is acquiring a portfolio of wind assets, what are the primary synergies and risk factors you would highlight in an M&A presentation for the client?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time you had to build a complex financial model under a tight deadline. How did you ensure accuracy while managing the time pressure?
  • 2.Describe a situation where you had to interact with a difficult client or senior team member while working on a transaction. How did you navigate the relationship?
  • 3.Give an example of a time you worked collaboratively as part of a small team to solve a complex problem. What was your specific contribution?
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.A Managing Director asks you to update the valuation analysis in a pitch book the night before the client presentation, but the new data makes the company look significantly overvalued compared to their expectations. How do you handle this?
  • 2.You are staffed on two live M&A transactions simultaneously, and both VPs are asking for updated financial models by the end of the day. How do you prioritize and manage their expectations?

Resume Keywords

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Financial ModelingValuation AnalysisM&A ExecutionRenewablesPower and UtilitiesCapital MarketsPresentation MaterialsTransaction AdvisoryDCF AnalysisMicrosoft Excel

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