M&A Associate, VLT

Toronto, Ontario
181 Bay St
Toronto, ON M5J, CAN

Our transaction advisory group consists of full-service financial advisors (buy or sell) that advise clients through the entire M&A process – from assessment of shareholder objectives and strategic alternatives to the initial valuation, quality of earnings assessment, preparation of a financial model and marketing materials, solicitation of interest and negotiations, and through closing. We assist our clients through some of their most important business and life decisions.

A day in the life of an M&A Associate:

• Business development – preparation of marketing materials and assistance with prospecting new mandates
• Execute on active corporate finance and transaction advisory mandates
• Develop an in-depth understanding of a client’s objectives
• Learn the multi-faceted drivers of the business including service / product, customers, suppliers, geographic reach, competitive landscape, historical performance
• Apply business, accounting, finance, and analytical skills to engagements (e.g., financial trending, modeling, ratio analysis, financial statement analysis, etc.)
• Collaborate with client and internal senior resources to prepare the following:
• In-depth industry and competitive research (incl. current industry insights, precedent transactions, and value creation opportunities)
• Normalized financials, integrated financial models and due diligence workbooks
• Marketing pitches (CIMS, Teasers, Management Presentations, etc.)
• Support clients through the negotiating and closing phases of a transaction
• Collaborate with legal counsel, assisting with review of agreements and preparation of disclosure schedules

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience preferably in corporate finance, investment banking, transaction services, or audit
• Undergraduate or graduate degree with a focus on accounting, finance or business administration along with the completion of at least one finance or accounting designation (CPA, CBV or CFA)
• Strong computer literacy with emphasis on Excel, PowerPoint and Word presentation skills
• Very strong work ethic and ability to manage multiple mandates
• Ability to prepare integrated financial models, and valuation analysis
• Ability to use research tools to extract relevant background material for business development and transaction support
• Strong personal skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment under time constraints
• Comprehensive financial and accounting skills
• Experience in financial services and ability to manage multiple projects and complex concepts

What's in it for you?

• Leaders that will mentor you in achieving your career objectives
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work across several industries and geographies