Analyst or Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions (Vancouver)
- Vancouver, BC
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Perform market research and analysis, including analysis of key business drivers and market, competition and industry risk and opportunity analysis.
- Synthesize research information such as comparable company and precedent transactions to be used in modeling, competitive analysis, industry analysis, potential buyers, negotiation support and various other applications.
- Prepare detailed financial models, including scenario analysis.
- Prepare valuation analysis using a range of valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow analysis, comparable market multiples and precedent transaction analysis.
- Prepare quality first drafts of pitches, marketing materials, management presentations and client presentations.
- Oversee an electronic data room and manage a due diligence process for buy and sell side engagements, working closely with client and target personnel.
- Provide strategic advice to clients across a range of industries and transactions.
- Support the VPs and SVPs in identifying and exploring potential new business.
- Working knowledge of the Canadian and International Finance and Accounting concepts and understanding of key business drivers, principally as they relate to M&A transactions.
- Dedicated and motivated individual with high career aspirations and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work independently to complete tasks.
- An ability to work well under pressure with multiple competing deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail.
- Ability to develop relationships and liaison with EY colleagues and team members to achieve premium outcomes for our clients.
- A “roll up the sleeves” attitude.
- A passion for working with entrepreneurs and private business owners and management teams.
- Strong Word, Excel, PowerPoint and financial modeling skills.
- Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or another similar program.
- Analyst: 2 - 4 years of work experience in a related field.
- Associate: Minimum 4+ years of relevant work experience (eg. Investment banking, M&A, financing, corporate development, financial analysis, etc.).
- CPA designation;
- CBV designation or progress towards the completion of the CBV program of studies; or
- CFA designation or progress towards the completion of the CFA program of studies
- Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
- Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you
- Analyst: $68,000-$99,500
- Associate: $92,000-$138,000