Overview
Associate Director Jobs in Toronto – Ontario at Scotiabank
Title: Associate Director
Company: Scotiabank
Location: Toronto – Ontario
Category: Finance & Banking, Law/Legal
Global Banking and Markets (GBM) is a leading Canadian Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a growing platform in the US and Latin America, operating globally for over 100 years. Scotiabank’s strong presence provides our clients an important bridge to this key global market for trade and investment flows across the Americas and the world. Global Banking & Markets provides a full range of investment banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients.
Our products include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, corporate banking, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, foreign exchange and precious & metals. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by the Scotiabank Group. Be part of an
innovative
, Global Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a unique geographic footprint that puts capital to work for our clients across industries!
We work together to drive ambition for every future!
Purpose:
The successful candidate will support the Managing Director, Head of Equity Financial
Resource Management
in providing structuring expertise across Global Equities, assisting in the management of legal, tax and regulatory risk across the global platform. In particular, the candidate will play an integral role in supporting Global Equities in developing governance processes leveraging their knowledge of taxation as it relates to equity capital markets products, including securities lending transactions, total return swaps, futures and structured notes.
The candidate will work with a large group of stakeholders across Global Equities, including Prime Services, Global Equity Derivatives and Equity Sales and Trading teams, as well as other areas of the Bank, including Taxation, Legal, Finance, and Securities Operations teams. Global Equities operates in a
fast-paced
and demanding environment. The successful candidate should demonstrate
flexibility
, strong
attention to detail
, the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, initiative and excellent organizational skills.
The successful candidate will be an exceptional team-player and communicator, with a
strong work ethic
and relevant experience to the role. The candidate will be based in Toronto and will report to the Managing Director, Head of Equity Financial
Resource Management
. What You’ll Do:
Support Global Equities in managing legal, tax and regulatory risk across the global platform (Canada, US, Europe) Work with other members of Global Equities, Legal, and Taxation to:
Review and structure existing and potential transactions/business activities Work with external counsel to obtain and refresh legal and tax advice and opinions Ensure any tax related operational processes and procedures are implemented and documented Review and resolve residual legal and tax matters Work with Equity Financial
Resource Management
team in structuring transactions to meet liquidity risk management and regulatory objectives Keep abreast of legal, regulatory, and tax law changes in the markets in which the Global Equities team operates Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decision What You’ll Bring…
