Valuations, Complex Financial Instruments Director

PwC - Global; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC seeks a Complex Financial Instrument Valuations Director to lead valuation services for mergers and acquisitions, requiring strong analytical skills and experience with financial instruments. Join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality client service and operational efficiency while promoting professional growth in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Inclusive benefits and flexibility programs

Continuous development environment

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in quantitative or finance discipline.
• CFA, FRM, or PRM designation is an asset.
• Experience in valuations and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide valuation of complex financial instruments.
• Lead valuations teams and manage project workflows.
• Contribute to proposal development and business growth.

Skills

Asset Valuation

Financial Literacy

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Coaching and Feedback

Project Management

Education

Master of Mathematical Finance

Tools

Python

SQL

R

Visual Basic

Job description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Valuation

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in deals focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring. They help clients navigate complex transactions and maximise value in their business deals.

In deal valuation at PwC, you will focus on providing analysis and valuation services for mergers, acquisitions, and other financial transactions. You will help clients make informed decisions by assessing the worth and potential risks of various deals.

The ideal candidate for this role will have previous experience and deep knowledge of complex financial instruments combined with a keen understanding of capital markets and business acumen.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As a Complex Financial Instrument Valuations Director, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide valuation of complex financial instruments such as debentures with embedded derivatives , exotic options, structure products, contingent considerations, management equity plans, commodity contracts, private credits , venture capital s . Prepare valuation reports in support of financial reporting, disputes, taxation, corporate planning , mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and corporate governance.

• Lead Valuations teams, coaching and supporting team development and sharing technical knowledge across the national and global PwC network.

• Establish credibility with existing clients by demonstrating subject matter expertise and knowledge.

• Contribute to pursuit teams and proposal development including innovative approaches and methodologies tailored to address specific client requirements.

• Lead business development efforts to grow and expand the practice.

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

• Completed Master of Mathematical Finance (or equivalent) and a strong academic background in a quantitative or finance discipline (Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Financial Engineering, or other relevant postgraduate degrees) .

• Successful completion of CFA, FRM, or PRM designation is an asset .

• Experience in valuation s, leveraged finance, banking , risk management.

• Have an in-depth understanding of mathematical models used for pricing complex financial instruments , deep knowledge of private investments and capital markets

• Strong commitment to identifying and addressing client needs and building, maintaining , and utilizing client networks and community involvement.

• Proven ability to manage project workflows and deliver on time.

• Proactive, takes ownership of tasks and assignments, accepts responsibility for outcomes.

• Experienced at preparing and/or coordinating complex written and verbal materials.

• Considerable experience as a team leader: supervising diverse teams to create an atmosphere of trust, seeking diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation and coaching staff including providing timely meaningful written and verbal feedback.

• Experiences in common programming languages ( e.g. Python/R/Visual Basic/SQL) will be an asset.

• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Interaction, Alteryx (Automation Platform), Analytical Thinking, Asset Valuation, Balance Sheet Analysis, Business Valuations, Business Value Analysis, Capital Modeling, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Corporate Finance, Creativity, Deal Structures, Derivative Valuation, Disputed / Distressed Valuation, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Advising, Financial Literacy, Financial Modeling, Financial Need Analysis {+ 49 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

junio 26, 2025 At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in. We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process. To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation. Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons. Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi. Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.