Head of M&A / Corporate Development

Yorktown Search Partners; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is seeking a Head of M&A / Corporate Development to lead deal-flow across their media and consumer investment platform. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in investment banking or corporate development, combined with analytical skills and strategic thinking to support transaction executions that shape their portfolio.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in investment banking, corporate development, or private equity/venture capital.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency required.
• Experience in media or consumer brands is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a dynamic deal pipeline.
• Build financial models and draft investment memos.
• Coordinate due diligence efforts across multiple workstreams.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Strategic Thinking

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Communication

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Cap Table Software

Job description

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Position: Head of M&A / Corporate Development

Location: Toronto / Ottawa

Reports To: Managing Director

Role Overview

Our client is looking for a sharp and driven Head of M&A / Corporate Development to help lead deal-flow across our media and consumer investment platform. This role sits at the core of our transaction teams, supporting everything from origination to execution. You'll combine analytical precision with strategic thinking to evaluate opportunities, drive due diligence, and execute transactions that shape our growing portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a dynamic deal pipeline through sourcing, screening, and market mapping
• Build financial models, valuations, and investment scenarios for potential acquisitions
• Draft investment memos and support presentations to the investment committee
• Coordinate due diligence efforts across legal, financial, and operational workstreams
• Manage deal data rooms and closing checklists
• Analyze portfolio performance, exit scenarios, and peer benchmarks
  
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 3-5 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, or private equity/venture capital
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency; experience with cap table software is a plus
• Highly organized and comfortable working in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments
• Industry knowledge or strong interest in media, entertainment, or consumer brands
• Detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and eager to learn
  
  
  

This is an opportunity to help build the future of media and brand investments from the inside, working directly with founders, operators, and industry leaders. If you are a rising star in dealmaking and ready to make your mark, we would love to connect.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Executive Search Services

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