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Undertaking qualitative and quantitative analyses to develop and validate solutions
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Ensuring compliance/due diligence to standard operating procedures/policies and relevant legislation in all aspects of work
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Meeting with clients to understand and analyze their businesses
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Conducting industry and market research
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Researching public companies to develop peer group valuations
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Performing comparable transaction analysis
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Building detailed valuation and financial models for private companies, including sensitivity analysis
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Analyzing target company financial statements and other financial information, focusing on any identified accounting, financial statement preparation or general financial issues
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Developing target lists of prospective purchasers or investors for sell side mandates and acquisition targets for buy side mandates
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Writing information memorandums for divestiture and capital advisory mandates
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Preparing presentations and proposals
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Conducting financial analysis and reporting on key findings and insights to support clients through the transaction process
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Comprehensive knowledge of the transaction lifecycle and normal course M\&A deal terms
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Ability to recognize, analyze and comment on critical transaction risks
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Involvement in other group administrative duties
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A CPA designation or MBA designation
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4 years' of direct M\&A experience
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Undergraduate degree in business with a concentration in finance or accounting
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Proven track record of high academic achievement
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Actively pursuing or willing to pursue an additional designation (i.e. CBV, CFA)
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Strong financial analysis skills and understanding of financial statements as well as solid financial modeling capabilities
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Proficiency with MS Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Strong business writing and communication skills
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Detail oriented and ability to juggle multiple assignments and projects simultaneously
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Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and adapt to a dynamic environment
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Strong problem solving skills
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Team player with a positive attitude
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Willingness to work through peak periods, as required
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A strong desire to help clients succeed in all aspects of their operations
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An interest in learning and understanding the business as a whole rather than just a piece of the process
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The ability to talk to and meet with people at various levels throughout an organization
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Enthusiasm for helping businesses grow and adding real value
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The ability to work independently and as part of a team, seeing a project from start to finish
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Access to a car and possession of a valid driver's license
