Analyst, Mid-market Mergers & Acquisitions

What is the opportunity?

The Mid-Market Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Group is seeking an analyst to support the team in Toronto, and to support team initiatives across Canada. The analyst will support the Associates, Vice Presidents, and Directors in the preparation of presentations, research materials, proposals, financial models, and transaction documentation. The Mid-Market M&A team is a strategically important business unit that provides a value added services offering. This position is ideally suited for a candidate seeking investment banking experience with entrepreneurial clients. Mandates include the sale of privately owned businesses and non-core divisions, acquisitions, shareholder and management buyouts, and capital advisory services.

What will you do?

• Part of a national Mid Market M&A team, supporting team based in Toronto and other offices

• Conduct thorough research on companies and industries and delivery of concise summaries

• Assist in preparation of internal and external marketing materials

• Support team in the preparation and presentation of marketing pitches to existing and potential clients

• Prepare integrated financial models to support analysis in proposals and transaction documents

• Under direction of team members, follow up and engage with RBC partners including Commercial Banking, Capital Markets, and Wealth Management

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have:

• Undergraduate degree with a focus in Business, Economics, Mathematics or other quantitative fields

• Relevant work experience in financial services - accounting, commercial banking, or investment banking

• Solid understanding of cash flow, financial modelling, and valuation

• Strong computer literacy and presentation skills with emphasis on PowerPoint, Word and Excel

• Strong ability to prepare integrated financial models including discounted cash flow and valuation analysis

• Thorough understanding of the inter-relation of net income, cash flow, working capital

• Ability to use research tools to extract relevant background material for business development and transaction support

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment under time constraints

Nice to have:

• Prior experience working on capital markets transactions

• Experience in financial services and ability to manage complex concepts

• Knowledge of and interest in financial markets

What's in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• Opportunities to do challenging work

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above