Associate - Investment Banking

Yorktown Search Partners; Old Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a distinguished leader in M&A advisory as an independent contractor. This role offers the chance to leverage your expertise in a dynamic environment, collaborating with senior leaders and contributing to high-stakes transactions. You'll engage in detailed financial analysis, due diligence, and transaction execution, all while enjoying the flexibility of a commission-only compensation structure. This is an exceptional opportunity for self-starters who thrive on responsibility and seek to make a significant impact in the realm of mergers and acquisitions. If you're ready to elevate your career and work with a premier firm, we welcome your application.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an undergraduate degree; MBA preferred.
• Experience in financial modeling and valuation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Craft and analyze financial data, conduct due diligence.
• Prepare transaction documents and orchestrate execution.

Skills

Mergers and Acquisitions

Financial Modeling

Valuation

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Due Diligence

Education

Undergraduate Degree

MBA

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About the job Associate - Investment Banking

Are you an accomplished mergers and acquisitions advisor with a formidable track record of closing deals?

Yorktown Search Partners, a premier executive search firm, in close collaboration with an esteemed partner, extends a cordial invitation for you to join our exclusive team. Representing a distinguished leader in the field whose identity remains strictly confidential, this opportunity promises a unique blend of cutting-edge resources, extensive networks, and proven processes tailored to your success.

Our partner, known for its excellence in M&A advisory services catering to transactions ranging from $5 million to $200 million in revenue, is celebrated for its unwavering commitment to excellence. With a steadfast focus on empowering M&A professionals, they have firmly established themselves as trusted allies in the realm of transaction advisory, offering unparalleled guidance and support to navigate the intricacies of the industry.

As an M&A Advisor with us, you'll step into a role where collaboration with senior leaders, immersion in all facets of the business, and close alignment with management teams of portfolio companies are not just encouraged but integral to your success. It's crucial to note that this opportunity is for independent contractors (1099), with no base salary provided, ensuring flexibility and autonomy in your work arrangements.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Crafting, analyzing, and elucidating historical and projected financial data.
2. Conducting exhaustive industry and company due diligence.
3. Preparing and reviewing transaction documents.
4. Orchestrating transaction execution from pitch phase to closure.
5. Executing valuations and ad hoc financial analyses.
6. Actively contributing to business development endeavors.

Preferred qualifications for this role include:

1. Impeccable attention to detail.
2. A self-starter mindset coupled with robust organizational and time management capabilities.
3. Proficiency in both independent and collaborative work settings.
4. A willingness to shoulder significant responsibilities.
5. An advanced understanding of accounting and finance.
6. A wealth of experience in financial modeling and valuation.
7. Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
8. Proficiency with financial and computer tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Candidates must possess an undergraduate degree, with an MBA being preferred, along with legal authorization to work in the United States or Canada. Additionally, holding a current FINRA Series 63 license, in addition to a Series 79 or 82 license, or demonstrating the willingness to secure these licenses, is essential.

If you're ready to embark on a journey where your expertise is recognized, your achievements are honored, and your potential is fully realized, we invite you to join us. Compensation for this role is commission-only, with competitive splits based on success fees, ensuring that your efforts are duly rewarded. Seize this opportunity to shape the future of M&A advisory with confidentiality, integrity, and unwavering excellence.