Analyst, Mergers & Acquisitions

Job description

Running a business is all about making intelligent decisions, powered by accurate information. As a Transaction Advisory Services Analyst, you’ll help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions. When you join our industry-leading team, you’ll be right at the heart of that challenge, working with leading business tools and methodologies to provide to some of the most sophisticated clients around.

 

The opportunity  

 

EY has an established industry leading Transaction Advisory Services Practice.  We help clients determine the right deal to do, and then assist them in doing the deal right. We are a growing practice that has the resources to serve any client, anywhere in the world. With so many offerings, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a friendly, collaborative environment through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

 

Your key responsibilities

As an analyst, you have the opportunity to work within our TAS specialty practice who is recognized as a trusted source of expertise for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financing, privatization, and recapitalizations.  As part of this team you will contribute to advising C-suite executives and private company business owners on evaluating strategic alternatives in the context of transactions.

 

Sk ills and attributes for success

 

·   Define and analyze key business drivers
·  Perform and synthesize research to be used in modeling, competitive analysis, industry analysis, negotiation support and various other applications
·  Develop financial models within broadly defined guidelines
·  Prepare 1st draft of marketing materials
·  Prepare presentations for client meetings
·  Provide strategic advice to clients across a range of industries and transactions
·  Execute transactions and support the team’s deal origination activities and development

 

  To qualify for the role, you must have

  

 

·  Undergraduate degree
·  Working knowledge of the Canadian and International Finance and Accounting concepts and principles as it relates to M&A transactions
·  Strong project management and multi-tasking skills
·  Strong computer and financial modeling skills
·  Excellent analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
·  Strong written and verbal communication/presentation skills

Ideally, you’ll also have

 

 A professional designation, such as the:

·  CPA designation or successful completion of the CFE;
· 
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

· 
A minimum of 2 - 4 years of work experience in a related field

  What we look for

 

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for Transactional Advisory Services and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients goals

 

 

What working at EY offers

 

 At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

 

 We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.  Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

 

·  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

   About EY

 

 As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. Recognized as one of Canada's top employers, EY continually strives to be a great place to work and with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality. 

 

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

   

Make your mark. Apply today

 

EY is committed to inclusiveness, equity and accessibility.  We encourage all qualified candidates to apply