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Associate, M&A
Running a business is all about making intelligent decisions, powered by accurate information. As a Mergers & Acquisitions (“M&A”) Associate, you’ll help make that happen. You will be an important part of our talented and highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions
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EY has an established industry-leading M&A Practice. Within the M&A group, we offer expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financing, and valuations and advise clients on all aspects of the strategic transaction and capital sourcing activities. When you join our industry-leading team, you’ll be working with leading business tools and methodologies to provide strategic advice to some of the most sophisticated clients around. We are a growing practice that has the resources to serve any client, anywhere in the world. As an Associate in the M&A group, you will also assist clients with financial due diligence and business valuations, as required.
Your key responsibilities:
As an Associate, you will have the opportunity to be involved in the execution of the M&A process, from deal sourcing to closure. The role of an Associate within EY’s M&A group is challenging and fast-paced, which requires dedication and a strong work ethic. Your key responsibilities will include:
Manage the daily activities of an acquisition, divestiture, merger or financing assignment.
Develop and review financial models within broadly defined guidelines.
Synthesize research information such as comparable company and precedent transactions to be used in modeling, competitive analysis, industry analysis, negotiation support, and various other applications.
Prepare quality first drafts of pitches, marketing materials, management presentations, and client presentations.
Oversee an electronic data room and manage a due diligence process for buy and sell-side engagements, working closely with client and target personnel.
Operate as a multi-project team player working on small teams of 2-3 people, often with minimal leverage.
Support the VPs and SVPs in identifying and exploring potential new business.
Prepare valuation reports for tax and financial reporting purposes (including purchase price allocation analysis and valuations for tax purposes).
Perform financial due diligence including analysis, datebooks management, and report writing.
Perform administrative activities in support of engagements, including independence compliance documentation, engagement agreements, time budgets, and billings.
Collaborate with other service lines within Transaction Advisory Services such as Transaction Support, Valuations, and Restructuring, as well as other services lines primarily within the Private Mid-Market Practice such as Audit and Tax.
Skills and attributes for success
We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for transactions and have very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our client’s goals.
To be successful in this role, you should have the following attributes:
Strong written and verbal communication/presentation skills.
Working knowledge of the Canadian and International Finance and Accounting concepts and understanding of key business drivers, principally as they relate to M&A transactions.
Strong Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling skills.
Ability to work independently to complete tasks.
An ability to work well under pressure with multiple competing deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail.
Ability to develop relationships and liaisons with EY colleagues and team members to achieve premium outcomes for our clients.
A “roll up the sleeves” attitude.
A passion for working with entrepreneurs and private business owners and management teams.
To qualify for the role, you must have
Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or another similar program
Minimum 4+ years of relevant work experience (eg. Investment banking, M&A, financing, corporate development, financial analysis, etc.)
Ideally, you’ll also have
A professional designation, such as the:
CPA designation;
CBV designation or progress towards the completion of the CBV program of studies; or
CFA designation or progress towards the completion of the CFA program of studies
What we offer
At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture – built on high-performance teaming – where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients, and our communities. It’s one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:
Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy, transaction, and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise, and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
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If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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