Royal Bank of Canada

Director, Mid-Market Mergers & Acquisitions

Royal Bank of Canada • $125K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bilingual in English and French to serve diverse clients across Canada.
  • 5+ years of experience in private company M&A with a strong track record in Mid-Market transactions.
  • In-depth knowledge of Canadian accounting, valuation, legal, and tax principles related to M&A.
  • Strong networking skills to connect with regional stakeholders like private equity and legal advisors.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships and manage transactions independently.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a collaborative approach to delivering value-added advice.
  • Exceptional project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support Senior Directors in originating and winning M&A mandates by building trust with clients.
  • Advise business owners on complex transactions, guiding them through negotiations and closures.
  • Collaborate with various RBC teams to identify opportunities and enhance the brand.
  • Manage M&A mandates from origination to close, ensuring compliance with standards.
  • Mentor junior staff, fostering a culture of professionalism and excellence.
  • Expand RBC's profile through networking with partners and advisors.
  • Lead small, high-performing deal teams to execute transactions effectively.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the M&A field.
  • Work within a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team environment.
  • Engage in challenging work that promotes professional growth.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What is the opportunity?

RBC's Mid-Market M&A team advises private companies on divestitures, acquisitions, buyouts and carveouts. We are Canada's largest dedicated Mid-Market M&A team within RBC's Corporate Client Group in Commercial Banking. As a Director, you will assume day-to-day responsibility for pitch support, end-to-end transaction execution, and the development of team marketing materials as part of a dynamic team guided by Regional Leaders and supported by Associate Directors and Analysts. This role combines technical expertise, project and client relationship management, and leading small high-performing deal teams.

Mobility

This role requires occasional travel within the province of Quebec.

What will you do?
  • Support Senior Directors and Managing Directors in originating, pitching and winning M&A mandates by building trust with entrepreneurial clients and leveraging RBC's platform
  • Advise business owners on complex transactions, guiding them through negotiation and closing processes
  • Partner with Commercial Banking, Wealth Management, Private Banking and Capital Markets teams to identify opportunities and strengthen RBC's brand
  • Manage mandates from origination to close, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to accounting, legal, and tax standards
  • Mentor and develop junior staff (i.e., deal teams usually have 2-3 Associate Directors/Analysts contributing), fostering a culture of professionalism and excellence
  • Expand your and RBC's profile through internal and external networking and relationship-building with RBC partners, private equity firms, legal counsel, and tax advisors


What do you need to succeed?

Must have
  • Bilingualism (English and French) required, as you will regularly serve our clients and do business with RBC partners and/or employees across Canada with English and French speaking needs
  • 5+ years in private company M&A with a proven track record of executing and closing Mid-Market transactions
  • Deep understanding of Canadian accounting, valuation, legal, and tax principles in M&A contexts
  • Strong interpersonal and networking skills to develop connections with regional stakeholders (e.g., private equity, legal, tax advisors)
  • Ability to build and sustain client relationships, support pitches, and manage transactions independently
  • Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and committed to delivering value-added advice with integrity
  • Exceptional project management and communication skills
  • Willingness to travel, as needed


Nice to have
  • Prior experience with Mid-Market transactions and private company dynamics
  • Advanced degree and/or professional credentials (e.g., MBA, CPA, CFA, CBV) or equivalent experience


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


Job Skills
Business Development, Corporate Development, Financial Analysis, Financial Valuation, M&A Advisory, Merger and Acquisition (M&A) Advisory, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Valuation Analysis

Additional Job Details

Address:

1 PLACE VILLE MARIE:MONTRÉAL

City:

Montréal

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-10-05

Application Deadline:

2026-10-16
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.

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