M&A (Analyst / Senior Analyst / Associate)

Harris Computer; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Computer is seeking an M&A professional to join its public safety portfolio in Ottawa, Toronto, or Montreal, but remote candidates are welcome. This full-stack role involves supporting the entire acquisition lifecycle, including researching, meeting with prospects, and conducting diligence.

Qualified candidates will have experience in M&A or investment banking, strong communication skills, and a bachelor's degree. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to Harris' growth strategy within a dynamic acquisition culture.

Qualifications

• Direct experience in M&A, transaction advisory, management consulting, or investment banking.
• Strong understanding of software & VMS is an asset.
• Ability to interpret financial statements and build financial models.

Responsibilities

• Support the entire acquisition lifecycle.
• Research and meet with prospects, analyze & craft theses, and conduct diligence.

Skills

Experience in M&A or transaction advisory

Investment Banking

Management Consulting

Financial literacy

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Organizational discipline

Self starter

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location

Preference for Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal, but open to remote candidates (within North America).

Salary

$90,000 - $110,000/year.

Overview

Harris’ public safety portfolio is looking for an M&A professional to help support our acquired growth strategy. The position is a true full-stack role, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to add-value across the entire acquisition lifecycle (researching, meeting with prospects, analyzing & crafting theses, & conducting diligence). This is a great opportunity to join a prolific acquirer and learn from the highly successful acquisition culture of Constellation Software.

Fit

We Don’t Believe There Is a “one Size Fits All” Profile For This Position, But Are Particularly Excited To Speak With Candidates Who Have Progressive Experience In One Or a Combination Of The Following Functions

• Investment sourcing/origination
• Investment Banking, Management Consulting, Corporate Development, Big 4 Accounting / Transaction Services
• Growth/GTM (early/growth stage or sponsor-backed)
• Chief of Staff/Strategy (early/growth stage or sponsor-backed)

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: direct experience in M&A, transaction advisory, management consulting, or investment banking. A strong understanding of software & VMS is an asset.
• Education: bachelor's degree with a strong academic record
• Financial literacy and analytical ability: ability to interpret financial statements, build financial models, and perform thorough and thoughtful analysis.
• Communication and interpersonal skills: articulate communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills, capable of clearly conveying our investment philosophy and value proposition.
• Organizational discipline: strong planning and prioritization; meticulous detail orientation; ability to manage multiple parallel opportunities.
• Self starter with integrity: proactive, resourceful and able to work independently; high E.Q.