Analyst/Associate, Business Development - Corporate Finance, Deal Advisory

Overview
At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada's most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

KPMG Corporate Finance Inc. is the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) regulated entity through which KPMG LLP's investment banking services are provided in Canada. KPMG's Corporate Finance services are principally comprised of merger, acquisition and divestiture advisory and capital advisory services.

We offer independent financial advisory and investment banking services to both private and public companies. Acting independently of financing sources, we provide clients with pure, objective advice, focusing on strategies that can help meet corporate objectives. We have an extensive international network of over 2,600 corporate finance professionals working from 160 offices in 86 countries thus providing KPMG Corporate Finance with a broad local reach and established contacts.

Learn more about KPMG's Corporate Finance practice here and careers in Deal Advisory here .

The opportunity:

Are you a talented leader with a proven track record on executing project deliverables?

Our Corporate Finance team in Toronto is looking for a professional like you with the skills and drive to make a real difference.

As an Associate of Business Development, you will work closely with the Partners and Senior Vice President of Business Development to support the growth of one of the largest Deals practices in Canada.

What you will do

• Develop new relationships with prospective clients in target sectors / markets.
  
• Research, plan and implement new target market initiatives to pursue potential clients
  
• Maintain databases of prospective target clients including private equity portfolio companies and other high priority targets in specific sectors
  
• Build a network of prospective clients which align with KPMG Corporate Finance's strategic market coverage goals
  

What you bring to the role

• 3+ years of proven business development, investment banking and/or private equity (M&A experience is a bonus)
  
• Proficiency with external information databases e.g., CapitalIQ, Pitchbook, Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters.
  
• Solid technical financial proficiency, including a good understanding of financial statements and general accounting principles
  
• Passion for establishing and maintaining client relationships, confident communication style with a desire to learn, strive for excellence, a forward thinker
  
• Ability to connect leaders with new business opportunities
  
• A commitment to continual learning, collaboration and taking on new responsibilities
  
• A self-starter who knows when to ask for guidance or support
  

KPMG Ontario Pay Range Information
The expected base salary range for this position is $58,000 to $107,500 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.

AI Usage
Weembrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG's Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It's one of the many ways we're delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.