EY Parthenon: Analyst/Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions

EY Parthenon: Analyst/Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions

Date: 24 Apr 2025

Requisition ID: 1602672

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

As a Mergers & Acquisitions (“M&A”) Analyst/Associate, you’ll be an important part of our talented and highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions.

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.

Your key responsibilities:

As an Analyst/Associate, you will have the opportunity to be involved in the execution of the M&A process, from deal sourcing to closure. Your key responsibilities will include:

Analyst:

• Perform market research and analysis, including analysis of key business drivers and market, competition and industry risk and opportunity analysis
• Synthesize research to be used in modeling, competitive analysis, industry analysis, 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
• Assist in the due diligence process
• Prepare marketing materials and investment memos
• Provide strategic advice to clients across a range of industries and transactions

Associate:

• Manage the daily activities of an acquisition, divestiture, merger or financing assignment.
• Develop and review financial models within broadly defined guidelines.
• Synthesize research information such as comparable company and precedent transactions to be used in modeling, competitive analysis, industry analysis, negotiation support and various other applications.
• 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.
• Support the VPs and SVPs in identifying and exploring potential new business.
• Prepare valuation reports for tax and financial reporting purposes (including purchase price allocation analysis and valuations for tax purposes).
• Perform financial due diligence including analysis, datebooks management, and report writing.
• Perform administrative activities in support of engagements, including: independence compliance documentation, engagement agreements, time budgets and billings.
• Collaborate with other service lines within Transaction Advisory Services such as Transaction Support, Valuations, and Restructuring.

Skills and attributes for success:

• 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.
• Dedicated and motivated individual with high career aspirations and a strong work ethic.
• 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.
• Strong Word, Excel, PowerPoint and financial modeling skills.
• Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or another similar program.
• Analyst: 2 - 4 years of work experience in a related field.
• Associate: 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 or CFA designation or progress towards the completion of the respective program of studies.

What we offer:

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture. We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.

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