Associate Director, M&A

Perseus Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology investment firm is looking for an Associate Director of M&A in Toronto. This role involves managing M&A processes and requires at least 5 years of financial experience. Key skills include strong financial modelling and communication abilities. The position offers full-time employment and involves significant interaction with senior business executives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in finance or consulting.
• 2-3 years experience in mid-market deal execution is preferred.
• Confidence to interact with senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Support VP of M&A throughout the M&A process.
• Qualify targets and perform detailed financial analysis.
• Build financial models to determine valuations.

Skills

Financial modelling skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Business acumen

Relationship management

Education

CPA CA designation

CFA

MBA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Associate Director of M&A

Preamble on Perseus :

Perseus an operating group of Constellation Software Inc. acquires vertical market software companies around the world with a buy and hold mandate. It provides them with the strategic guidance and financial security they need to become leaders within their respective markets.

Are you a top-performing proven financial professional with honed financial modelling skills exceptional business sense a strong inherent drive and exemplary relationship management skills We are looking for a driven hard-working modelling-guru with the demonstrated potential to become a future leader for the Perseus Operating Group at Constellation Software a fast-growing global technology company.

The Associate Director of M&A will support the Vice President of M&A throughout the entire M&A life cycle from lead generation through to closing transactions. The expectation is the candidate will be able to lead transactions independently as their career progresses.

Location

Job Location : Toronto Yonge & St. Clair (onsite 2-3 days / week)

Work Experience / Profile

• 5 years of progressive work experience at a top tier accounting capital advisory investment banking management consulting transaction services and / or private equity firm with 2-3 years of mid-market deal experience executing transactions
• Experience working with small owner-managed businesses as a client / target
• Buy side experience is a plus but not required
• CPA CA designation / CFA / and / or MBA are considered assets
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills (both verbal & written) with an emphasis on relationships report writing and research analysis
• Advanced Excel PowerPoint and exceptional Financial Modelling skills
• Ability to work variable hours and travel when required to close transactions
• Confidence and polish is required for frequent interaction with Senior Executives Business Owners Investment Bankers Lawyers Accountants and other key Stakeholders

Job Responsibilities

• Support the VP of M&A throughout the entire M&A process with the opportunity to independently lead the acquisition process from start to finish in time
• Qualifying targets for fit and deal probability through early conversations with business owners / senior executives and review of initial diligence materials
• Performing detailed financial analysis on the financial statements and underlying data to identify trends and assess business strength and quality
• Building a detailed financial model in Excel to determine valuation
• Facilitating the due diligence process and coordinating across multiple internal teams
• Maintaining relationships with decision makers at acquisition targets
• Applicants with disabilities who would like to require a reasonable accommodation related to any part of the application process may contact us at .

Required Experience

Director

Key Skills

• Business Intelligence,Category Management,Drawing,Electrical Controls,Academics,Graphics Design

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1