Analyst, Corporate Development and Strategy

Cogeco Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogeco Communications Inc. in Montréal, QC, seeks an Analyst, Strategy and Corporate Development to support growth, mergers, and capital allocation decisions. You will build financial models, participate in due diligence, and prepare executive-level presentations for the Board and C-suite.

The role involves collaboration with senior leaders across North America, with a hybrid work model and exposure to strategic initiatives and industry benchmarking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.
• CPA, CFA, or CBV designation (or progress towards one) is a strong asset.
• Completion of Wall Street Prep or any other equivalent training is also considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate M&A opportunities and assess financial impact of initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional due diligence and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to define long-term strategic plans and assess capital allocation strategies.
• Monitor North American TMT landscape and track industry trends and technologies for management briefing.
• Prepare presentations and investment memos for C-suite and the Board of Directors.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Analytical thinking

Communication (French & English)

Independent / autonomous

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration

CPA, CFA, or CBV designation (or progress towards one)

Wall Street Prep or equivalent training

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our culture lifts you up—there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated.

Time Type: Regular Job Description : Cogeco Communications, a publicly-traded multinational telecommunications company, is looking for an Analyst, Strategy and Corporate Development to join its team in Montreal. Reporting to the Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development, the Analyst will play an active role in supporting the company's growth plan, actively participate in supporting key strategic decision processes, and assisting with mergers and acquisitions as well as capital allocation decisions. This individual will also perform analyses for organic growth projects and produce sector comparative analyses (benchmarking).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate M&A opportunities, help the executive team make important strategic decisions or determine the financial impact of selected key initiatives.
• Actively contribute to the end-to-end deal execution process, which can include coordinating cross-functional due diligence streams and synthesizing findings into actionable insights.
• Together with directors in the team, collaborate with senior leaders to define long-term strategic plans, evaluate organic growth opportunities, and assess capital allocation strategies.
• Monitor the North American TMT landscape, tracking competitor strategies, industry developments, and emerging technologies to keep the senior management team informed on key market trends.
• Prepare high-quality, compelling presentations and investment memos for C-suite executives and the Board of Directors.

The role provides the opportunity for meaningful exposure to senior leaders in the organization, as well as seasoned advisors covering our industry

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.
• A CPA, CFA, or CBV designation (or progress towards one) is a strong asset.
• Completion of Wall Street Prep or any other equivalent training is also considered an asset.

WORK EXPERIENCE 2 to 3 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory, or management consulting.

SKILLS

Established financial modeling and valuation skills, built upon a thorough understanding of corporate finance and accounting concepts, a strong attention to detail and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Proven ability to perform complex analyses and solve problems, including being comfortable with manipulating and analyzing large datasets

Excellent written and oral communication skills in both French and English. The employee will collaborate with stakeholders outside of Quebec.

Autonomous team player, with the ability to work independently as well as interact with internal and external stakeholders.

Intellectual curiosity/Interest in learning on operations, technology and financial markets.

Proficiency using mainstream LLMs and other AI tools in the context of producing high quality analyses

Experience in the telecom industry will be considered an asset.

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Location

Montréal, QC

Company

Cogeco Communications Inc.

At Cogeco, we know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs can bring critical value to our business. The strength of this diversity enhances our ability to imagine, innovate, and grow as a company. So, we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive world of belonging. By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work, we’re doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety, Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all. We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our highest priorities, for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers. If you need any accommodations to apply or as part of the recruitment process, please contact us confidentially at [e-mail]

Rooted in the communities it serves, Cogeco Inc. is a growing competitive force in the North American telecommunications and media sectors, serving 1.6 million residential and business subscribers. Its Cogeco Communications subsidiary provides Internet, video and phone services in Canada, and in thirteen states in the United States under the Cogeco Connexion, oxio and Breezeline brand names. Through Cogeco Media, it owns and operates 21 radio stations primarily in the province of Québec as well as a news agency. Cogeco's subordinate voting shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CGO). The subordinate voting shares of Cogeco Communications Inc. are also listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CCA).