Associate (Manager), M&A (Montreal)

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical, prescription, dental coverage

Defined contribution pension plan

Generous vacation and personal days

Job summary

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd is seeking an M&A Associate (Manager) to drive the execution of deals from sourcing to closure. You’ll work with a talented team in a fast-paced environment, providing strategic insights and financial modeling across diverse industries.

The role emphasizes client-facing advisory, due diligence coordination, and collaboration with senior leaders to identify new business opportunities. Strong bilingual skills and a solid background in finance are essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or another similar program.
• Minimum 4+ years of relevant work experience (e.g. Investment banking, M&A, financing, corporate development, financial analysis, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Perform market research and analysis, including analysis of key business drivers and market, competition and industry risk and opportunity analysis.
• Synthesize research information such as comparable company and precedent transactions to be used in modeling, competitive analysis, industry analysis, potential buyers, negotiation support and various other applications.
• Prepare valuation analysis using a range of valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis, comparable market multiples and precedent transaction analysis.
• 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.
• Provide strategic advice to clients across a range of industries and transactions.
• Support the VPs and SVPs in identifying and exploring potential new business.

Skills

Bilingual French/English

Financial modeling

Team collaboration

Independent worker

Pressure handling

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

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The opportunity

Running a business is all about making intelligent decisions, powered by accurate information. As a Mergers & Acquisitions (“M&A”) Associate (Manager), 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.

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 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.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your key responsibilities:

As an Associate (Manager), 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 (Manager) within EY’s M&A group is challenging and fast paced, that requires dedication and a strong work ethic. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Perform market research and analysis, including analysis of key business drivers and market, competition and industry risk and opportunity analysis.
• Synthesize research information such as comparable company and precedent transactions to be used in modeling, competitive analysis, industry analysis, potential buyers, negotiation support and various other applications.
• Prepare valuation analysis using a range of valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis, comparable market multiples and precedent transaction analysis.
• 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.
• Provide strategic advice to clients across a range of industries and transactions.
• Support the VPs and SVPs in identifying and exploring potential new business.

Skills and attributes for success

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for transactions and have a 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 clients’ goals.

To be successful in this role, you should have the following attributes:

• This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role.
• 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 liaison 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 (e.g. Investment banking, M&A, financing, corporate development, financial analysis, etc.).

Ideally, you’ll also have

A professional designation, such as the:

• 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 you

We offer a competitive compensation package whereyou’llbe rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for our future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, 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 waythat’sright for you

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