Director, Mergers & Acquisitions

Altus Group Limited / Groupe Altus Limitée; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 103,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the commercial real estate sector is seeking a Director of M&A to drive strategic transactions and support the VP throughout the deal lifecycle. The role involves financial modeling, due diligence, and collaboration with finance to ensure successful project execution. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and relevant experience in investment banking or corporate development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and bonus plans

Growth and development opportunities

Flexible work model

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant working experience in investment banking or corporate development.
• Expert understanding of financial reporting and business combinations.
• Outstanding financial modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate strategic transactions aligned with company objectives.
• Draft transaction documentation and create financial models.
• Facilitate due diligence and monitor M&A project progress.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Financial modeling

Valuation techniques

Communication

Education

CPA

CFA

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Bloomberg

Factset

CapitalIQ

Job description

Strategic Planning & Corporate Development

103,900.00 - $242,430.00

Disclaimer : The base salary range represents the low and high end of Altus Group’s “Pay Grade Range” for this position in the primary work location. Actual hiring salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to work experience, and geographic market data for the role. The Pay Grade Range listed above does not reflect Altus Group’s total compensation for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus, flexible work arrangements, and region-specific benefits.

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Job Summary :

Reporting to the VP, Corporate Development, the Director of M&A will proactively identify and evaluate strategic transactions, support the VP throughout the deal lifecycle, facilitate due diligence. Responsibilities include drafting transaction documentation, creating financial models and analyses, and monitoring M&A project progress and risks. The role involves preparing reports, tracking budgets, supporting post-transaction objectives, and collaborating with finance on purchase price allocation. The Director will also oversee investment portfolio recommendations, assess valuation, and liaise with finance on reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities :

Proactively scan, cultivate, and evaluate potential strategic transactions that are aligned to company objectives

Support the Vice President on transactions throughout the deal life cycle : letter of intent, purchase agreements, due diligence, bank finance agreements and public debt / equity offering documents

Facilitate the due diligence process and coordinate across multiple internal teams

Review and assist in the drafting of transaction legal documentation : Letter of Intents (“LOIs”), Term Sheets and Merger Agreements

Creating consolidated detailed financial models; statistical analysis and transaction summaries

Support the collection, reporting and presentation of multiple data elements to forecast the progress of M&A projects in assessing risk and monitoring the impact of the M&A projectPreparing reports related to active M&A projects and tracking budgets & project deliverables

Working with the business unit to provide assistance, in the execution of post transaction objectives

Work with finance to support purchase price allocation exercise

Oversee, prepare / model portfolio recommendations in the identification of strategic opportunities for equity investments

Monitor investment portfolio performance and periodically assess valuation, liaise with Finance on financial reporting requirements

Key Qualifications :

CPA, CFA and MBA is an asset

Industry Experience. 7+ years of relevant working experience (e.g., investment banking, private equity, corporate development, transaction advisory, corporate finance, etc.)

Experience working with small owner / managed businesses as a client / target

Expert understanding of financial reporting, financial statements, and business combinations.

Excellent analytical capabilities including demonstrated knowledge of valuation techniques and practices.

Advanced technical skills as it relates to Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), industry technology (Bloomberg, Factset, CapitalIQ) and applicable software.

Outstanding financial modeling skills to develop comprehensive financial models, forecast the effect of transactions on the Company as a whole, and develop business cases to support recommended actions

Frequent interactions with Senior Executives, Business Owners, Investment Bankers, Lawyers, Accountants, and other key stakeholders require confidence and refinement. Ability to demonstrate experience leading highly complex, cross-functional, and time-sensitive projects

What Altus Group offers :

• Rewarding performance : We are pleased to be able to provide employees competitive compensation, incentive and bonus plans, and a total rewards package that prioritizes their mental, physical and overall financial health.
• Growth and development : As a destination for top industry talent, we’re investing in you to meet the evolving needs of our clients and deliver on your professional goals. Our Altus Intelligence Academy offers over 150,000 hours of learning materials catering to diverse stages of an employee’s career journey.
• Flexible work model : We’re modernizing our employee programs to reflect the new world of work. Our Activity-Based Work model provides you with flexibility to align your work location to the work being performed - office for connecting and collaborating, and remote for focused work.

Altus Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed, accepted and valued. We provide an atmosphere free from barriers to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourage equal opportunities for all employees. We’re seeking candidates with diverse experiences and provide accessible candidate experiences throughout the selection process. If you need accommodation, pleasecontactusat or+1 888 692 7487.

We appreciate all applicants who take the time to apply to Altus Group. Please note that only those who are selected to move forward in the process will be contacted. Thank you.