Careers - Fort Capital

Culture

Elevating investment banking isn’t only about our clients. Though we know our approach makes for a better client experience, it’s also about making sure Fort Capital fosters an environment in which our team can thrive, personally and professionally. In our business, the hours can be long; we spend a lot of time here, and together. So we go to great lengths to ensure that it feels like a comfortable, kind and even fun place to be. Everyone talks about our offices, which feel a bit like a coworking space, a bit like a newsroom, a bit like the kitchen in a high-end home (the kind with beer and wine on tap). What it doesn’t feel like is a bank, or a boiler room. It’s a place people gather, not because they have to but because they want to. Which is exactly what we had in mind.

Partnership Opportunities

Fort Capital was founded by investment bankers who did their time at the big banks, and knew there had to be a better way. So they created it. If our Brand Story resonates with you—if you too are looking for something, and somewhere, better for the next phase of your investment banking career—you might be a good fit at Fort. We’re always looking for experienced experts with an entrepreneurial spirit to join our ranks as partners. Reach out to our leadership team.

Current Openings

If Fort Capital sounds like the kind of place you belong, please get in touch. You can apply for one of the postings below, or reach out to us at our Vancouver, Calgary, or Toronto office.

Investment Banking Analyst

Vancouver

Opportunity: Investment Banking Analyst

Location: Vancouver

Application Deadline: End of day, August 26th, 2022

Overview

Fort Capital Partners is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join its team as an Investment Banking Analyst in Vancouver. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced bankers who have spent the majority of their careers at large investment banks, and seasoned executives in a unique, entrepreneurial environment. You will enjoy a dynamic and challenging work environment in which you will be tasked with creating client presentations, building financial models, and conducting research while executing a broad range of transactions, including M&A, financing, and capital markets advisory mandates. A great attitude, strong willingness to learn, and the ability to complete any task – big or small – will help to differentiate the successful candidate.

At Fort Capital, we strive to provide an employee experience unlike any other investment bank. We’re a partner owned firm without the rigid structure of larger institutions. We’re team oriented and collaborative with a flat reporting structure. As an Analyst at Fort Capital you can feel confident that you’re getting career-building live deal experience and client exposure unlike anywhere else. You will learn quickly and be part of an entrepreneurial culture.

Primary Responsibilities

Creating and updating financial models, performing financial statement and capital markets related analysis as business needs dictate
Conducting industry research and communicating findings to deal team
Preparing client presentations (including compiling data and assembling presentation materials)
Maintaining information databases
Supporting transaction execution efforts, with increasing levels of responsibility and accountability over time

Requirements

Outstanding academic achievement with an undergraduate degree with academic coursework in finance, economics, or accounting
Strong attention to detail, and ability to work on multiple projects
Dedicated team player
Demonstrated critical thinking ability and problem solving skills
Well-developed written and oral communication skills

Favourable But Not Required

Enrollment in the CPA, CFA or CBV designation programs

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter and a copy of their most recent academic transcript via email to careers.vancouver@fortcapital.ca, with “Fort Capital Investment Banking Analyst” in the subject line of the email. Only full applications will be considered and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Fort Capital Partners

With offices in Vancouver, Toronto, and Calgary, Fort Capital Partners is one of Canada’s leading independent investment banking advisory firms. Our model marries the rigour of the largest investment banks with the nimbleness and common sense of a boutique advisory firm. We provide clients with proven, accessible, and independent investment banking advice and transaction execution. For more information, visit www.fortcapital.ca.

Creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do. At Fort Capital Partners, we are striving to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our employees.

Summer Student & Co-op Analyst Application

Fort Capital welcomes Summer Analysts in each of our offices from May to August every year. These positions often give aspiring bankers their first real look at the business and provide valuable resources to our teams. The recruiting cycles vary from office to office, so interested applicants should refer to their University’s career websites.

Vancouver

Co-op Investment Banking Analyst positions are also available for both Fall (September to December) and Winter (January to April) terms each year.

Applications for Fall 2022, Winter and Summer 2023 are now closed. Applications for the Fall 2023 term will be evaluated in the Spring.

Toronto

Applications for Summer 2023 will be open in October 2022.