Vice President (Senior Manager), M&A

at  EY

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
Running a business is all about making intelligent decisions, powered by accurate information. As a Mergers and Acquisitions Vice President you’ll help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions. When you join our industry-leading team, you’ll be right at the heart of that challenge, working with leading business tools and methodologies to provide to some of the most sophisticated clients around.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

• Project manage the complex acquisition, merger, divestiture, or financing assignments while taking a lead role in client relationship management
• Provide direction and oversight on research to be used in financial modeling, competitive analysis, industry analysis, negotiation support, and various other applications
• Review and provide quality assurance on complex financial models within broadly defined guidelines
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of documents for, and presentations to, clients and prospects
• Manage staff teams of 2-3 professionals per mandate and play a critical role in the development of a team of 10+ junior staff
• Support multiple Partners on multiple mandates simultaneously
• Play a critical role in the cohesiveness and culture of the M&A team
• Proactively develop an internal and external network within the Montreal and Quebec business community
• Participate in the development and execution of industry-specific thought leadership and business plans
• Take an autonomous lead role in identifying, soliciting, and exploring potential new business opportunities

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions, you will have the opportunity to work within our Strategy and Transactions specialty practice. As part of this team, you will be a trusted source of expertise for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financing, privatization, and valuations and will be advising clients on all aspects of strategic transactions and capital sourcing activities.

TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE YOU MUST HAVE

• Undergraduate degree in business with concentrations in finance and/or accounting plus CPA CA, CFA, CBV or MBA
• Minimum 7-8 years of experience in financial analysis and transaction/financing execution (i.e. M&A, Private Equity, Family Office, Investment Banking, Commercial Banking or Corporate Development)
• Strong knowledge in capital market products and bank offerings
• Strong knowledge and ability in debt and equity structuring (i.e. senior, sub, mezzanine, equity)
• Strong sales and marketing skills and boardroom presence
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills and financial modeling
• Strong knowledge of financing capital structuring and strong negotiation/lead advisory skills
• Understanding of key business drivers and business strategy
• Experience working in small teams and developing/coaching/mentoring junior-level staff
• Experience working with multiple internal/external advisors within the context of a transaction and coordinated various workstreams (i.e. lawyers, accountants, tax and other specialists, etc…)
• U.S. Broker-Dealer license and Canadian Securities Institute licensing are or will be required
• This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role.