Associate (or Senior Associate) – Mergers and Acquisitions / Corporate Finance

Job title: Associate (or Senior Associate) – Mergers and Acquisitions / Corporate Finance

Job description: RCGT is seeking an Associate (or Senior Associate) to join its rapidly growing Financial Advisory team (M&A and Corporate Finance). The successful candidate will join a highly entrepreneurial and active advisory group, which has established a strong position in Quebec’s mid-market segment, providing impactful and customized advisory services to its clients at key junctures in their business’ evolution. In addition, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on transaction experience under the guidance and coaching of the group’s experienced leaders.

The Financial Advisory group is looking for a highly motivated, energetic and self-starter candidate who will execute/produce complex financial analyses, research, marketing materials and presentations in a wide spectrum of industries, as well as mentoring analysts. As the successful candidate’s career progresses, they will be expected to take on increased responsibilities including managing live transactions and client relationships.

At Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton, we are a team of over 2,800 professionals and 200 Partners. When you join RCGT, you are joining an international group connected to the Grant Thornton global network, a global organization with a huge reach, with some 56,000 employees located in 140 countries who are driven by a common desire to excel and provide top quality services. By becoming part of our team, you will have the best of both worlds: a global reach and outlook of market insights and our extensive local experience.

• Are you looking for an opportunity to assist entrepreneurs, business leaders and executives as an Associate in M&A?
• Do you want to play a key role with our clients and support them in critical moments in their development?
• Do you want to thrive in a team with an established, market-recognized expertise?
• Join the M&A /Corporate Finance team in our Montreal office and help empower businesses!

The successful candidate will be involved in several aspects of developing and executing M&A and Corporate Finance transactions within the group. The successful candidate will also manage and perform complex analyses and research assignments in a wide spectrum of industries and serve as a key member of the team’s go-to resources.

The Financial Advisory Associate (Senior Associate) will be in charge of supporting the senior team team with tasks that include:

• Preparing financial models and various analyses and valuations, including DCF, LBOs, public company and comparable transaction analyses, etc.;
• Conducting a wide range of industry research and analysis
• Assisting in the preparation of presentations to potential clients;
• Assisting in the preparation of required documentation to present opportunities to potential acquirers, investors and lenders, including teasers and confidential information memorandums;
• Researching and identifying potential strategic and financial buyers and other investors;
• Supporting the transaction, execution and due diligence processes;
• Supervising and mentoring analysts in their deliverables.

A focus on detail and accuracy are essential. The role of the Associate is challenging and fast-paced. It requires dedication, passion for the industry, and a solid work ethic.

Minimum educational credentials should consist of an undergraduate degree in business (or equivalent) ideally with a focus on Finance. Additional post-secondary education including MBA, or additional professional accreditations or designations such as CFA, CA/CPA, CBV are strongly desired.

Your qualifications, talents and assets should include:

• At a minimum two to four years of full-time work experience in corporate finance, investment banking, accounting or private equity;
• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (Finance, Accounting or Economics);
• CPA, CBV or CFA professional designation (an asset);
• Strong financial/analytical skills related to corporate finance and securities analysis;
• High degree of work ethic and motivation;
• Expertise with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint and Word and financial markets software and applications including Bloomberg, FactSet and Capital IQ;
• Strong verbal and written English and French communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Accounting and corporate finance proficiency, including knowledge of financial statements and general accounting principles, financial statement analysis, valuation methods, etc.;
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and proven track record in project execution in a similar fast-paced professional setting.
• A track record of taking initiative;
• A demonstrated proficiency in problem solving; and
• A strong interest in and understanding of the financial markets

RCGT offers:

• A multidisciplinary team;
• Highly collaborative and team-focused culture;
• Meritocratic and results-driven culture
• A full range of tailorable benefits;
• Group RRSP;
• The flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you;
• Free, online access to health care professionals;
• Health promotion program;
• Employee assistance program;
• Corporate rebates;
• Professional development;
• And much more!

Apply today and join a fast-growing team with significant learning opportunities.

If you would you like to discuss this opportunity please contact Julie Villeneuve at or Ariane Mailloux Rivard at or by phone, toll free at 1-866-687-3135.

Thank you for your interest in joining the RCGT team. We will contact candidates who are being considered. If we do not contact you, we will consider your profile for other opportunities within our organization.

RCGT welcomes diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Company: Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton

Expected salary:

Location: Montreal, QC

Job date: Sun, 11 Apr 2021 01:00:19 GMT