Analyst, Mergers & Acquisitions

at  BDO

PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST, EVERY DAY

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Our Montreal office is looking for an Analyst, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) to join the Financial Advisory Services team and own the following responsibilities:

• Support various business development initiatives including pitches, proposals and presentations;
• Perform market, industry and company research;
• Prepare financial models and preliminary company valuations;
• Perform various in-depth financial analyses on companies including analyzing and understanding the sustainability of earnings and cash flows, operating working capital requirements and key drivers of financial performance;
• Prepare lists of potential acquisition targets, buyers and/or investors;
• Communicate directly with various transaction counterparties including the client, target, potential buyers, other advisors and lenders;
• Assist in the preparation of professional transaction documents such as teasers and confidential information memorandums; and
• Assist, from time to time and based on needs, other transaction-related service lines ( e.g. financial due diligence, valuation).

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO’s core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect & Collaboration
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; client describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work
• You identify , recommend, & are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive & engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning & professional development.

Your experience and education

• Willing to pursue one or more graduate level relevant professional designation(s), e.g. CPA, CBV, CFA, MBA, MSc.;
• 0 to 2 years of experience
• Highly motivated, positive and solution-oriented, autonomous, detail- oriented â¯and able to work under pressure
• Strong business acumen and analytical skillsâ¯
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications ( i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience with VBAs, Macros, Power Pivot, Power Query, Power BI, Capital IQ and Bloomberg is an asset
• Willing to work outside normal business hours when required

Our Montreal office is looking for an Analyst, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) to join the Financial Advisory Services team and own the following responsibilities:

• Support various business development initiatives including pitches, proposals and presentations;
• Perform market, industry and company research;
• Prepare financial models and preliminary company valuations;
• Perform various in-depth financial analyses on companies including analyzing and understanding the sustainability of earnings and cash flows, operating working capital requirements and key drivers of financial performance;
• Prepare lists of potential acquisition targets, buyers and/or investors;
• Communicate directly with various transaction counterparties including the client, target, potential buyers, other advisors and lenders;
• Assist in the preparation of professional transaction documents such as teasers and confidential information memorandums; and
• Assist, from time to time and based on needs, other transaction-related service lines ( e.g. financial due diligence, valuation)

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO’s core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect & Collaboration
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; client describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work
• You identify , recommend, & are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive & engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning & professional development