Business Analyst – Operational Mergers & Acquisitions Specialist (M&A Integration)

Job Description

Reporting to the Project Management Office (PMO), the Business Analyst – Mergers & Acquisitions Specialist plays a key role in the structured and practical implementation of acquisition integrations. He or she is responsible for analyzing and supporting the execution of integration activities by ensuring the successful operational alignment of processes, systems, and ways of working.

The incumbent acts as a central liaison between business teams, IT teams, and partners to ensure a smooth, efficient, and secure transition toward corporate models, processes, and tools.

Primary Responsibilities

Integration Analysis and Scoping

• Analyze the operational processes and practices of acquired entities
• Document gaps between existing practices and corporate standards
• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements related to integration
• Translate business needs into clear requirements for IT teams
• Assess the operational, organizational, and technological impacts of integrations

Integration Planning and Execution

• Contribute to the detailed planning of integration activities (processes, systems, data)
• Support the implementation of target processes and selected operating models
• Identify dependencies, operational risks, and execution issues
• Contribute to resolving operational issues during the integration phase

Stakeholder Coordination and Alignment

• Serve as the link between stakeholders and delivery teams
• Support project managers in monitoring integration activities
• Document decisions, requirements, and expected deliverables
• Ensure the quality of deliverables and their compliance with corporate processes and standards

Testing, Transition, and Adoption

• Contribute to testing activities (functional, integration, user acceptance testing)
• Support teams during transition and go-live periods
• Identify impacts on users and operational teams
• Collaborate in preparing documentation, training materials, and communications
• Support the adoption of new processes and tools within integrated entities
• Provide recommendations regarding the preferred integration strategy

Contribution to M&A Activities

• Support finance, operations, and IT teams during due diligence, transition, and integration phases
• Assess risks, dependencies, constraints, and synergies resulting from M&A activities
• Recommend preferred integration approaches

Required Skills and Competencies

• Excellent understanding of business and operational processes
• Ability to work in fast-changing and high-pressure operational environments
• Strong ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and prioritize effectively
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and documentation skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with diverse stakeholders (business, IT, external partners)
• Ability to adapt quickly to new organizational contexts and integration environments
• Experience in post-acquisition integration (M&A)
• Knowledge of corporate systems and ERP environments
• Experience in a structured PMO or multi-project environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5 to 8 years of experience in business analysis and project management
• Hands-on experience in integration, transformation, or enterprise solution deployment environments
• Proven experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) projects, including business process analysis and mapping
• Strong understanding of financial, operational, and inter-organizational cycles
• Leadership, political acumen, clear communication, and ability to manage cross-functional mandates
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingualism in French and English required to collaborate with teams across Canada
• Integrity, team spirit, and commitment to excellence

Competitive Assets

• Understanding of AI opportunities in IT and corporate environments, and the ability to leverage them to optimize processes, support decision-making, and create business value
• Demonstrated experience using artificial intelligence tools (e.g., copilots, augmented analytics tools) to improve the efficiency, quality, and speed of business analysis activities (documentation, analysis, synthesis, deliverable production)
• Ability to use AI tools critically, methodically, and responsibly while ensuring information accuracy, data confidentiality, and alignment with organizational best practices

If you have any questions, please contact Ibrahima Amadou LY

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At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

Additional Information

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

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