Analyst, Mid-Market Mergers & Acquisitions

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking an Analyst to join their Mid-Market Mergers and Acquisitions team. The role involves supporting various team members in preparing presentations and transaction documentation, conducting detailed research, and developing financial models. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Business, Economics, or Mathematics, alongside relevant financial services experience. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative and dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact.

Benefits

Dynamic and collaborative team environment

Opportunities for challenging work

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in financial services, preferably in investment banking or private equity.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team under time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Support the Mid-Market M&A team in Toronto and other offices across Canada.
• Conduct thorough research on companies and industries.
• Assist in the preparation of marketing materials and financial models.

Skills

Business Valuations

Financial Modeling

Financial Statement Analysis

Investment Banking

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, or Mathematics

Tools

Capital IQ

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

The Mid-Market Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Group is seeking an Analyst to support the team in Toronto, and to support team initiatives across Canada. You will support the Associate Directors, Directors, and Senior Directors in the preparation of presentations, research materials, proposals, financial models, and transaction documentation. The Mid-Market M&A team is a strategically important business unit that provides a value added services offering. Mandates include the sale of privately owned businesses and non-core divisions, acquisitions, shareholder and management buyouts, and capital advisory services.

What will you do?

• Part of a national Mid Market M&A team, supporting the team based in Toronto and other offices across Canada
• Conduct thorough research on companies and industries and delivery of concise summaries
• Assist in the preparation of internal and external marketing materials
• Support team in the preparation and presentation of marketing pitches to internal partners, and existing and potential clients
• Prepare integrated financial models to support analysis in proposals and transaction documents
• Under direction of team members, follow up and engage with RBC partners including Commercial Banking, Capital Markets, and Wealth Management

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• Undergraduate degree with a focus in Business, Economics, Mathematics or other quantitative fields
• Relevant work experience in financial services - investment banking, private equity, accounting, or commercial banking preferred
• Thorough understanding of financial statements and accounting, including the relationship between the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, etc.
• Strong computer literacy with an emphasis on PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Strong understanding of financial modelling and valuation (i.e., discounted cash flow, leveraged buy-out analysis)
• Ability to use research tools such as Capital IQ to extract relevant background material for business development and transaction support
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment under time constraints

Nice to have:

• Prior experience working on capital markets transactions
• Experience in financial services and ability to manage complex concepts
• Knowledge of and interest in financial markets

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work

Job Skills

Business Valuations, Financial Modeling, Financial Statement Analysis, Investment Banking, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.