Director, Mid-Market Mergers & Acquisitions

RBC; Montreal; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC, based in Montreal, is seeking a Director-level professional for its Mid-Market M&A team. You will lead end-to-end deal execution, pitch support, and develop team marketing materials while guiding associates and analysts.

Expect to broker complex transactions, mentor junior staff, and collaborate across Banking, Wealth, and Capital Markets. The role requires bilingualism and a proven M&A track record in Canada.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English and French required for client and partner communication.
• 5+ years in private company M&A with a successful closing track record.
• Deep understanding of Canadian accounting, valuation, legal and tax principles in M&A.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills with regional stakeholders.
• Ability to build relationships and manage transactions independently.
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative mindset with integrity and delivery focus.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Directors and Managing Directors in originating, pitching and winning M&A mandates.
• Advise business owners on complex transactions through negotiation and closing.
• Partner with banking and capital markets teams to identify opportunities and strengthen RBC’s brand.
• Manage mandates from origination to close, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Mentor junior staff and develop deal teams.
• Expand RBC’s profile through networking with partners, PE firms and advisors.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

M&A experience

Client relationship management

Project management

Networking skills

Education

MBA

CPA

CFA

CBV

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

RBC’s Mid-Market M&A team advises private companies on divestitures, acquisitions, buyouts and carveouts. We are Canada’s largest dedicated Mid-Market M&A team within RBC’s Corporate Client Group in Commercial Banking. As a Director, you will assume day-to-day responsibility for pitch support, end-to-end transaction execution, and the development of team marketing materials as part of a dynamic team guided by Regional Leaders and supported by Associate Directors and Analysts. This role combines technical expertise, project and client relationship management, and leading small high-performing deal teams.

Mobility

This role requires occasional travel within the province of Quebec.

What will you do?

• Support Senior Directors and Managing Directors in originating, pitching and winning M&A mandates by building trust with entrepreneurial clients and leveraging RBC’s platform
• Advise business owners on complex transactions, guiding them through negotiation and closing processes
• Partner with Commercial Banking, Wealth Management, Private Banking and Capital Markets teams to identify opportunities and strengthen RBC’s brand
• Manage mandates from origination to close, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to accounting, legal, and tax standards
• Mentor and develop junior staff (i.e., deal teams usually have 2–3 Associate Directors/Analysts contributing), fostering a culture of professionalism and excellence
• Expand your and RBC’s profile through internal and external networking and relationship-building with RBC partners, private equity firms, legal counsel, and tax advisors

What do you need to succeed?

Must have

• Bilingualism (English and French) required, as you will regularly serve our clients and do business with RBC partners and/or employees across Canada with English and French speaking needs
• 5+ years in private company M&A with a proven track record of executing and closing Mid-Market transactions
• Deep understanding of Canadian accounting, valuation, legal, and tax principles in M&A contexts
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills to develop connections with regional stakeholders (e.g., private equity, legal, tax advisors)
• Ability to build and sustain client relationships, support pitches, and manage transactions independently
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and committed to delivering value-added advice with integrity
• Exceptional project management and communication skills
• Willingness to travel, as needed

Nice to have

• Prior experience with Mid-Market transactions and private company dynamics
• Advanced degree and/or professional credentials (e.g., MBA, CPA, CFA, CBV) or equivalent experience

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 Development, Corporate Development, Financial Analysis, Financial Valuation, M&A Advisory, Merger and Acquisition (M&A) Advisory, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Valuation Analysis

Additional Job Details

Address:

1 PLACE VILLE MARIE:MONTRÉAL

City:

Montréal

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One 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.