Investment Banking Associate in London

National Bank of Canada Capital Markets ("NBCCM") is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of National Bank of Canada ("NBC"). The main strategic purpose of NBCCM is to enable the NBC Group to grow and diversify its presence in Europe, Asia & MENA while allowing for a natural development of its existing business relationships and the establishment of new ones in the global markets. NBC has over 150 years of history and is currently the 6th largest Canadian bank.

National Bank of Canada Capital Markets’ Mining & Metals Investment Banking team is seeking an Investment Banking Associate to support deal execution and origination activities in London, UK. This role is suited to candidates with prior full-time investment banking experience, ideally covering the mining & metals or natural resources sectors. As an Investment Banking Associate, you will play a key role in supporting transaction execution and industry coverage activities, gaining significant exposure to complex advisory and financing mandates. Responsibilities will progressively increase, offering strong development opportunities within a specialist sector-focused franchise.

Your Job

• Support senior members of the Metals & Mining Investment Banking team on strategic advisory and capital markets transactions
• Conduct financial, valuation, market, and industry analysis across the global mining & metals sector
• Build and maintain financial models and assist in the preparation of client presentations, pitch materials, and transaction documentation
• Participate in client meetings, due diligence processes, and transaction execution activities
• Develop strong relationships with clients, advisors, and internal stakeholders
• Stay informed on industry trends, commodity markets, M&A activity, and financing developments within the mining & metals sector

Basic Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in finance, economics, business, engineering, or other related disciplines with outstanding academic achievement
• 2 - 4 years of experience in investment banking, transaction advisory, equity research, capital markets or other related roles (ideally covering the mining & metals sector)
• Superior analytical abilities, including assessment of financial statements and financial modelling
• Demonstrated problem-solving mindset, collaborative approach and great team spirit
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusting relationships
• Strong attention to detail with advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Bloomberg and Capital IQ would be considered an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude with the ability to learn quickly
• Self-starter and ambitious, with a strong work ethic

What NBCCM Has to Offer

This position provides a competitive compensation package, including performance-based bonuses, along with meaningful opportunities for professional development within NBCCM’s Mining & Metals Investment Banking platform. NBCCM recognises that the culture of an organisation and the performance of its workforce are not mutually exclusive. Since our inception in 2013, NBCCM has worked tirelessly to ensure our cultural framework aligns not only with the Code of Conduct and Ethics of our parent company, NBC, but with our own environmental and local values. Promoting and supporting diversity in the workplace is an important aspect of good people management- it’s about valuing everyone in the organisation as an individual. We at NBCCM have an effective diversity and inclusion approach concerning our employees. There are no silos in our teams and management strive to add value to our organisation, by contributing to employee wellbeing and engagement. NBCCM takes pride in its diverse workforce, employing and cultivating professionals from all over the globe. Working at NBCCM can take different forms and it is built around the relationship of trust between the employer and its employees. We’re putting people first. We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. All data received from applicants is subject to GDPR and Data Protection requirements.