Business Analyst - M&A Strategy

Software International; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical talent firm is seeking a Business Analyst - M&A Strategy in Toronto. This full-time position involves conducting market assessments, synthesizing competitor data, and collaborating with senior leadership. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience, strategic thinking skills, and proficiency in data visualization tools. This role offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or investment banking.
• Ability to build relationships at the executive level.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis to formulate strategic recommendations.
• Analyze and synthesize insights from diverse data sources.
• Develop reusable data assets.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data visualization

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in business, economics, engineering, mathematics, philosophy, or related fields

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the job Business Analyst - M&A Strategy

Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100/500/1000 companies to small and mid-sized organizations in Canada/US. We are currently hiring for a Business Analyst - M&A Strategy for our global IT M&A client in the Toronto area.

Role: Business Analyst - M&A Strategy

Salary Range: $125,000 - $145,000 as base depending on overall experience + bonus + benefits + other great company perks. OTEs for this role are about 160-180k total comp.

Location: Remote - Toronto area, Canada

Job Description

What You'll Do:

In this role, you will collaborate with senior leadership team members across the organization, managing diverse projects spanning various areas, including:

• Market Assessment and Analysis: Conduct industry and trend research, market analysis, and market sizing to address business challenges, evaluate potential M&A targets, and support Sales and Marketing growth for company investments.
• Competitive Landscape Assessment: Synthesize competitor data to provide strategic insights based on market research and industry reports.
• Reporting and Dashboarding: Create reports and dashboards to consolidate key findings and provide data-driven insights for executive decision-making.
• Standardization of Critical KPIs: Recommend, design, and implement standardized KPIs to evaluate key metrics across the portfolio of businesses. Develop reusable data assets/processes and guide management of portfolio companies on maintaining data ecosystems, understanding key metrics, and interpreting results.
• Industry Trends and Analysis: Stay updated on industry trends and analyze data to provide actionable insights.

This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in all aspects of managing a successful B2B software company, from strategic planning to execution. It provides a dynamic platform with a global scope and prospects for long-term career growth. You will work closely with senior management and leaders to drive business growth within the company's portfolios.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and analysis to formulate strategic recommendations.
• Analyze and synthesize insights from diverse data sources to inform decision-making.
• Develop reusable data assets to promote thought leadership.
• Support strategic planning and long-term business strategies.
• Collaborate with departments like Finance, M&A, and portfolio teams for research and analysis.
• Assess organic growth opportunities and foster a culture of innovation.
• Undertake any special projects as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business, economics, engineering, mathematics, philosophy, or related fields.
• At least 5 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, or similar roles, preferably with a background in the software industry.
• Strong strategic thinking skills for deriving key insights from data.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (Power BI is a plus), Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of business financials and operations.
• Ability to build relationships at the executive level.
• Skill in synthesizing trends and presenting findings effectively to executives.
• Excellent project management and communication skills, with a proactive attitude.
• High curiosity, passion for learning, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to travel occasionally (<10%).

This exciting full-time opportunity offers a hybrid work environment with remote work and occasional travel. If you are proactive, excel at synthesizing trends, presenting to executives, and driving growth, we encourage you to apply and join our innovative team.