Desjardins Group

Associate, Investment Banking - Real Estate

Desjardins Group$135K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Investment Banking or similar roles
  • Advanced understanding of valuation techniques, including DCF analysis
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles for financial statements and business combinations
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or relevant field; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Bloomberg, FactSet, Argus Enterprise

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing client proposals for equity and debt placements and mergers
  • Conduct industry research to identify investment opportunities
  • Develop and audit sophisticated financial models
  • Collaborate with other units for executing mandates and proposals
  • Prepare detailed industry and financial analysis for client recommendations
  • Lead comparable value and transaction precedent analyses
  • Assist in due diligence investigations and prepare offering memoranda

Benefits

  • 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
  • Defined benefit pension plan for stable retirement income
  • Group insurance coverage including telemedicine
  • Reimbursement for health, wellness expenses, and telework equipment
  • Further opportunities for professional development and mentorship within a collaborative environment
Full Job Description
Associate-Investment Banking, Real Estate

Desjardins' Capital Markets' ("DCM") Investment Banking Group is looking to add a real estate Associate to its Toronto team. The real estate investment banking team is active within the public and private space, with involvement in several recent public marquee transactions.

Successful Associates demonstrate dedication, leadership, passion for the industry and a strong work ethic. Their roles and responsibilities include leading and performing corporate finance analysis, developing client deliverables, mentoring and directing junior professionals and supporting senior professionals in business development and transaction execution activities. Associates are typically involved in a broad range of transactions and advisory projects, including mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, equity and debt financing, strategic advisory/alternative projects and full capital structure solution projects.

More specifically, you will be required to:

  • Assist in developing proposals to clients and potential clients for equity and debt placements, mergers, asset or company divestitures or acquisitions, and other financial products and advisory services


  • Conduct industry research and analysis to assist in the identification and/or analysis of investment banking business opportunities


  • Develop and audit sophisticated financial models


  • Participate in cross functional work streams and liaising with other units of Desjardins Capital Markets in executing mandates or preparing proposals for clients


  • Prepare industry and financial analysis to determine client recommendations


  • Lead industry comparable value and transaction precedent analyses


  • Assist in company due diligence investigations


  • Prepare offering memoranda and marketing materials


  • Assist with prospectus drafting


  • Mentor, train and direct junior professionals


  • Conduct presentations to clients as a member of the client coverage team


What you bring to the table:

  • Minimum of 2 years of prior work experience in Investment Banking or similar


  • Advanced knowledge of valuation techniques and practices, including discounted cash-flow analysis


  • Advanced knowledge of accounting principles relating to financial statement preparation and business combinations


  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or other relevant discipline OR completion of an MBA, CPA or CFA


  • Advanced knowledge of technical / computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Bloomberg, FactSet, Argus Enterprise)


  • What we offer:


  • Competitive salary $135k and bonus


  • 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year


  • Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement


  • Group insurance including telemedicine


  • Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment


  • This opportunity is open and ready for the right candidate


Action oriented, Business insight, Complexity, Customer Focus, Differences, Nimble learning

Job Family
General finance and accounting (FG)

Unposting Date
2026-08-21

About Desjardins Group

Desjardins Group is a Canadian cooperative financial group with headquarters in Montreal, Quebec. It was founded in 1900 and has since grown to become the largest cooperative financial group in Canada, with over 7 million members and clients. The group offers a range of financial services including banking, insurance, wealth management, and investment services. Desjardins Group operates primarily in Quebec and Ontario, but also has a presence in other Canadian provinces as well as in the United States and Europe. The group is committed to social responsibility and sustainability, and has implemented various initiatives to promote these values.
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