Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions

Westland Insurance Group Ltd.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Westland Insurance Group Ltd. seeks a Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions to shape growth across Canada. You will lead financial analysis, valuations, due diligence, and transaction execution for buy-side opportunities.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in M&A from Big 4, advisory, or corporate development, with strong Excel, PowerPoint, and communication skills. Competitive compensation and an incentive program are offered in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business, Finance, or Accounting.
• CPA designation is preferred; CFA/CBV considered an asset.
• Minimum 5 years of direct M&A experience in deal environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end acquisition opportunities from evaluation through closing.
• Lead buy-side due diligence and manage information flow across teams.
• Evaluate targets using valuation, earnings, normalization, and synergies.
• Prepare investment materials for stakeholders and advisors.
• Support deal execution and post-merger integration activities.

Skills

M&A experience

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

We’re searching for a Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). Are you searching for new possibilities? Are you a strategic finance professional who enjoys evaluating opportunities, solving complex problems, and taking deals from analysis through execution? At Westland, we're looking for a Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions to join our team. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping Westland’s growth strategy by leading financial analysis, valuations, due diligence, and transaction execution for acquisitions across Canada. If you're ready to take the deal experience you've built in Big 4 Deal Advisory, Financial Advisory, investment banking, corporate development, or a similar environment and apply it from the corporate side, we'd love to hear from you. Expected Compensation: The expected hiring range for this role is $110,400 to $138,000 based on a 40 hour work week. Actual offered salary will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as market conditions for the role, and internal equity. Westland also offers a competitive annual short-term incentive program that enables employees to share in the rewards of the business and emphasizes the measures that are key to our success. Westland is committed to continuous learning where employees can grow their potential and write the stories of their careers. Financial assistance is available for approved work‑related training/development courses leading to certification, and programs that offer professional development, including seminars and conferences.

Discover What’s Possible, With Westland.

The Westland story is all about growth - and that includes acquisition growth. Every day, we prove that building a great business means investing in communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment. As we continue to expand, we’re inviting talented professionals like you to help power our next chapter. As Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions, you’ll be instrumental in supporting our acquisition strategy and leading start‑to‑finish deal execution on buy‑side transactions including financial and business due diligence, target valuation and financial modeling, and preparation of transaction documentation. The Manager, M&A will be a key team member of Westland’s active and high performing corporate development team. Interested in learning more?

Why You’ll Love Westland

• An open, flexible and welcoming workplace
• Plenty of opportunities to grow and learn
• Autonomy to own your own success
• Be part of our inclusive culture, alongside an extraordinarily talented community of people with a wide variety of backgrounds
• A total rewards program that takes care of your financial, physical, and mental health
• Flexible paid Values Days to celebrate days important to you
• Paid Volunteer Days for employees as part of Amplifying Communities, a program to support causes that matter most to our employees and clients

Why We’ll Love You

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• You have earned your CPA designation (CFA, CBV designations will be considered a strong asset)
• You bring 5+ years of direct experience in Mergers & Acquisitions transaction environment, such as private equity, Big 4 Financial Advisory, investment banking, corporate finance, corporate development
• Your advanced Excel skills and data analysis expertise allow you to uncover valuable insights.
• You're proficient in PowerPoint and Microsoft Word, helping you craft compelling presentations and documents.
• Your analytical and critical thinking abilities are exceptional, enabling you to solve complex problems and think outside the box.
• You excel in interpersonal communication, both verbal and written, making it easy for you to collaborate and share ideas.
• You are detail-oriented and excel at prioritizing tasks, adapting quickly to changing needs, responsibilities, and environments.
• You work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and thrive in dynamic environments.

Once Here, You’ll

• Drive the execution of acquisition opportunities from initial evaluation through due diligence, negotiation, and closing, partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to keep transactions moving forward.
• Lead and coordinate buy‑side due diligence, managing information flow across functional teams, target stakeholders, and advisors while identifying key risks, opportunities, value drivers, and areas requiring further investigation.
• Evaluate potential acquisition targets and strategic opportunities, leveraging valuation, quality of earnings analysis, normalization adjustments, synergy assessment, and sophisticated financial modelling to support investment decisions.
• Build strong relationships and manage stakeholders across Senior Leadership, functional teams, target companies, and external legal and financial advisors, ensuring alignment and effective communication throughout the transaction process.
• Support negotiations and transaction documentation, including developing expressions of interest, letters of intent, and other materials that clearly communicate our commercial objectives and investment rationale.
• Prepare compelling investment materials for key stakeholders, translating complex financial, commercial, and diligence findings into clear insights, recommendations, and strategic considerations.
• Support seamless deal execution and integration, coordinating virtual data rooms and deal files while partnering with post‑merger integration teams to carry key diligence findings and value creation opportunities through to execution.

Want to get to know each other better? Send your resume our way.

You belong here We strive to be much more than a great place to work. Here, you join a collective of incredibly vibrant, purpose driven, and open‑minded people. Every day, Westland proves that building a great business means taking care of communities, clients, and each other with equal commitment. You will be supported and respected for who you are and for the voice you add to the conversation. At Westland, you will feel the power of community. Westland Insurance Ltd. is an inclusive organization that values diversity in its workforce. We listen, champion equity and diversity, and create safe welcoming spaces where everyone has a voice and is free to be themselves. Westland Insurance Ltd. encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability‑related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability‑related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at [e-mail].