Associate Director, M&A

Perseus Operating Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced Associate Director of M&A to support the M&A process. The ideal candidate will have strong financial modelling skills and experience in investment banking. This role offers a dynamic environment with the opportunity to lead acquisitions independently over time. Applicants should have excellent communication abilities and attention to detail, working onsite 2-3 days per week.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive work experience in relevant fields.
• Experience with owner-managed businesses as clients.
• Ability to work variable hours and travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Support the VP of M&A throughout the M&A process.
• Qualify targets and assess business strength.
• Build financial models for valuation.

Skills

Financial modelling skills

Communication skills

Relationship management skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint proficiency

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.

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

Work Experience / Profile :

Qualifications

• 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 [e-mail].

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