Analyst, Mergers & Acquisitions

The opportunity

Running a business is all about making intelligent decisions, powered by accurate information. As a Mergers & Acquisitions (“M&A”) Analyst, you’ll help make that happen. You will be an important part of our talented and highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions.

EY has an established industry leading M&A Practice. Within the M&A group, we offer expertise in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financing and valuations and advise clients on all aspects of strategic transaction and capital sourcing activities. When you join our industry-leading team, you’ll be working with leading business tools and methodologies to provide strategic advice to some of the most sophisticated clients around. We are a growing practice that has the resources to serve any client, anywhere in the world.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your key responsibilities:

As an Analyst, you will have the opportunity to be involved in the execution of the M&A process, from deal sourcing to closure. The role of an Analyst within EY’s M&A group is challenging and fast paced, that requires dedication and a strong work ethic. Your key responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Skills and attributes for success

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for transactions 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.

To be successful in this role, you should have the following attributes:

• This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role.
• 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.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or another similar program.
• 2 - 4 years of work experience in a related field ( Investment banking, M&A, financing, corporate development, financial analysis, etc.).

Ideally, you’ll also have

A professional designation, such as the:

• 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

What we offer

The EY benefits package is designed to support your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Our extensive benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, as well as mental health benefits, a robust Employee Assistance Program and group savings plans to promote your overall wellbeing. We offer generous time off, including personal days, vacation days, and additional firm-wide holidays, along with the option to purchase extra vacation days. Employees can take advantage of EY's exclusive learning programs tailored just for them. We also provide internal opportunities for career development and advancement, enabling you to grow within the firm. Get involved in meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples and make a positive impact in the community.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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