Associate / Senior Associate, M&A AdvisoryCompensation:$75,000- $95,000/year
Location:Vancouver, BC
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
This role is based in ourDowntown Vancouver office, with the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment following the completion of the probationary period.
The OpportunityIn this role, you will supporta rangeof M&A engagements, including businesssale processes, acquisition advisory,financial modelling,valuation analysis, buyer research, transaction marketing materials, due diligence coordination,quality of earnings-style analysis,and relatedtransaction support. Our recent work mix has tended to include more sell-sideadvisory, but the role will be responsive to the needs of the group and the transactions we are engaged on.
In this role, you will: - Assistwith the execution of M&A advisory and transaction support engagements, including sell-side mandates, acquisition advisory, due diligence, financial modelling, and related work.
- Prepare and analyze financial models, valuation analyses, comparable company data, precedent transaction data, and other financial analysis.
- Review and analyze financial statements, management reporting, working capital trends, earnings quality, and key business drivers.
- Assistwith the preparation of confidential information memorandums, teasers, management presentations, buyer lists, and other transaction materials.
- Conduct industry, market, company, and buyer research to support transaction strategy and client deliverables.
- Support due diligence processes, including data room organization, information requests, buyer questions, quality of earnings-style analysis, and coordination with clients and other advisors.
- Participate in client meetings, management discussions, internal deal discussions, and business development initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with partners, managers, and other team members to deliver high-quality, practical advice to clients.
What You Bring - Two to three years of experience in public practice, corporate finance, M&A advisory, transaction services, valuations, audit, accounting, or another financial analysis-focused role.
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, commerce, business, economics, or a related field.
- CPA designation, progress toward a CPA designation, or interest in pursuing a CFA or CBV designation is preferred.
- Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting concepts, business drivers, and financial analysis.
- Experience with Excel-based financial modelling and analysis. Experience with valuation, transaction, or quality of earnings analysis is an asset.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and professional client-facing materials.
- High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- A practical, curious, and client-focused approach to problem solving.
- Commercial curiosity, sound judgment, and comfort working through ambiguity in a transaction-focused environment.
- Proficiencywith Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Additional Requirements- Ability to work from our Downtown Vancouver office, with a hybrid schedule available following probation.
- Availability to work additional hours during peak periods.
- Commitment to maintaining a consistent work schedule to support client and team needs.
What We Offer What Sets Us Apart - Flexible hybrid work environment
- Additional firm-wide office closure days called "Smythe Days"
- Young and collaborative Partnership group
- Local BC firm with global reach throughAllinial Global
- Clear advancement opportunities
If you're a strategic and hands-onM&A expertexcited to make an impact in a growing firm, we'd love to hear from you.
