Investment Analyst

Valnet; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven Investment Associate to lead the acquisition lifecycle and manage internal investments. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with leadership on strategic acquisitions and operational improvements. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, leveraging their analytical and problem-solving skills to drive results aligned with investment expectations. With a focus on financial modeling and KPI tracking, this position promises professional growth and the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic media landscape. Join a team where your contributions will be recognized and rewarded.

Benefits

Competitive compensation plans

Bonus structures

Work location perks

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in M&A, investment banking, or corporate development.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling and due diligence processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the acquisition lifecycle and manage internal investments.
• Assist with financial modeling, budgeting, and KPI tracking.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Financial Modeling

Valuation Techniques

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

PubInights

Google Analytics (GA)

Job description

Valnet Inc. is a leading media investment company that specializes in valuable content creation and distribution. Our core business lies in acquiring highly authoritative entertainment news websites and investing our resources into growing them into leading global brands across several verticals. With over 22 websites and 36 YouTube channels, Valnet's notable acquisitions include, Screen Rant, CBR, Game Rant, How-to Geek, MakeUseOf, Android Police and more.

A place of cutting edge innovation and fierce digital content experts, Valnet is taking editorial and video publishing to the next level. Our overarching vision and mission statement : distribute editorial and video content to millions of viewers daily across our websites, YouTube channels, and Social Media platforms.

The opportunity :

Valnet is seeking a highly analytical and driven Investment Associate to help run the acquisition lifecycle and to manage our internal investments. The ideal candidate must possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the desire to work in a fast-paced environment. This person will report directly to the Head of M&A and will work closely with our Brands and the rest of the leadership team in regards to future and potential acquisitions.

What you will be doing :

• Lead the entire acquisition lifecycle : sound knowledge of the competitive landscape, sourcing, pipeline growth, capital deployment, valuation, negotiating, assisting counsel with purchase agreement drafting, integration / management (operations) : with the ultimate objective of driving results in line with IRR expectations.
• Manage our internal investments by leading / co-leading operations with content / business partners and driving operational / financial results as per budgeted expectations.
• Assist investment team's needs with ad hoc requests, i.e. operational and financial modeling / budgeting / tracking / KPIs, while also assisting with special projects / reporting / meetings / presentations, etc.

Other daily tasks include :

• KPI tracking : this includes creating and iterating on processes to track financial and operational KPIs such as revenue, cost per article, active sessions, failure rates, EBITDA, etc.
• Modeling : assisting in creating frameworks for operational and financial models, as well as forecasting for the future while also analyzing past data.
• Data analysis tasks : Using tools available (PubInights, GA, etc) to do a deep dive into certain operations or certain areas of operations. Evaluating all data and looking for patterns of behavior that could help inform decisions.
• M&A DD : reconcile financials, compile and evaluate operational data, use data to make informed decisions on forecasting.

What you need to succeed :

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or in a related field.
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in M&A, investment banking, private equity, VC, or corporate development.
• A strong understanding of financial modeling, valuation techniques and due diligence processes.
• A strong self-motivated learner with strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
• An affinity for adtech, media or technology.

Why work for us?

Valnet offers careers for the driven. Every new hire has the opportunity to go beyond their day to day and have a truly meaningful impact on the business. Your career has the potential to evolve and is ripe with opportunities to expand and diversify year over year. Hard work and dedication are well rewarded through competitive compensation plans, bonus structures, and perks catered to your work location.