AnalystAssociate, M&A (Calgary)

The opportunity

EY has an established industry leading M&A 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 youll 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/Associate 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/Associate within EYs 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.
• 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

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:

• 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.
• 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.).

Ideally youll 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 EYs 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.

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