Senior Associate, Corporate Development (12 month Contract)

KPMG LLP Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A major consulting firm in Toronto seeks a CDO M&A Specialist to support all stages of the M&A lifecycle. Responsibilities include market research, financial modeling, and project management. Ideal candidates should have a post-secondary education in Finance or related fields and 1-3 years of relevant experience. This role requires fluency in English, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program

Bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in corporate finance, transaction advisory, consulting, or similar fields.
• Fluency in English is required for communication with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and deal sourcing support.
• Build and update basic financial models.
• Coordinate due diligence and document flow.
• Provide project management support across workstreams.
• Prepare leadership materials and investment memos.

Skills

Proficiency in financial modeling

Market research

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Post Secondary Education in Commerce, Business, Finance, or related field

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

The Corporate Development Office (CDO) Acquisitions team is responsible for driving the firm's growth strategy through targeted acquisitions. Acting as an internal advisory and execution arm, the team sources potential targets, conducts comprehensive due diligence, leads valuations, manages transactions, and steers post‑deal integration. The team collaborates closely with senior leadership and business unit leaders to identify and execute strategic opportunities that align with the firm’s long‑term goals.

As a CDO M&A Specialist, you will play a critical support role across all stages of the M&A lifecycle, contributing research, analysis, and project coordination that enables informed decision‑making and execution excellence.

What you will do

• Conduct market research and deal sourcing support, including industry and competitor research, screening acquisition targets, and synthesizing findings for leadership.
• Build and update basic financial models, assist with valuation benchmarking, and prepare preliminary deal analysis.
• Coordinate due diligence by tracking document flow, organizing requests and responses, and supporting issue tracking.
• Provide project management support, including managing meeting calendars, updating deal pipelines, and assisting in driving accountability across workstreams.
• Prepare leadership materials such as executive summaries, investment memos, and diligence reports.
• Assist with early‑stage integration tracking and reporting on Day 1 activities.

What you bring to the role

• Post Secondary Education in Commerce, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in corporate finance, transaction advisory, consulting, or similar fields.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, research, and project coordination.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
• Professional designation (CPA, CFA Level 1+) is an asset.
• Formal M&A coursework is an asset.
• This position requires written and oral fluency in English.

This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate will be required to advise, prepare analysis and present findings while collaborating with English‑speaking colleagues or stakeholders during the regular course of their employment at KPMG.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $62,000 to $93,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier‑free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

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