Mergers & Acquisitions Senior Analyst

CORA Group

$90K — $100K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of experience in consulting, private equity, investment banking, or similar roles.
  • Strong academic credentials in business, finance, economics, or accounting.
  • Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; skilled in data analysis and presentation.
  • Excellent decision-making skills; comfortable with complex concepts and ambiguous data.
  • Strong time management and ability to multitask while meeting deadlines.
  • Demonstrates integrity and trustworthiness in professional settings.
  • Passionate and knowledgeable about investing.
  • Advanced verbal and written communication; able to engage with senior executives and advisors.

Responsibilities

  • Work with business development and portfolio managers to assess software acquisition opportunities.
  • Engage with targets’ shareholders and executives, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Organize, analyze, and present information from potential acquisition targets.
  • Develop complex valuation models for acquisitions.
  • Conduct financial and operational due diligence across cross-functional teams.
  • Prepare investment memoranda and discuss post-closing business strategies with senior executives.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and bonus structure.
  • Growth opportunities for high-performing employees.
  • Generous vacation policy and supplemental health benefits.
  • Hybrid work model with remote flexibility and team events.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Compensation & Role Details:
Expected Salary Range: The expected base salary range for this role is between $90,000 - $100,000 CAD , depending on experience and qualifications
Role Type: New Role
AI Disclosure: AI may be used during the hiring process.

Mergers & Acquisitions Senior Analyst

Job Profile (Location - Toronto, Hybrid):

We are currently hiring a Senior Analyst for our M&A execution team. As a Senior analyst, you will work with and report to the Senior Director, M&A who leads acquisitions for CORA Group, you will have an opportunity to drive all stages of the M&A process, including:
  • Working closely with our business development team and Portfolio Managers to evaluate the quality of vertical-market software acquisition prospects;
  • Engaging with acquisition targets' shareholders, executives and financial advisors, while maintaining the confidentiality, integrity and professionalism;
  • Organizing, analyzing and presenting preliminary information received from potential acquisition targets;
  • Developing high level and complex valuation models;
  • Conducting financial and operational due diligence, and project managing due diligence activities of cross functional teams, including human resources, research and development, tax and legal departments;
  • Preparing investment memorandums, discussing the investment thesis and plan for the business post-closing with internal senior executives at CORA Group; and


Qualifications
  • The ideal candidate will possess 2-3 years of experience working in consulting, private equity, investment banking or other similar experience;
  • Excellent academic performance in a business, finance, economics, or accounting-related degree;
  • Strong Excel skills and proficiency in building financial models, and capable of translating raw data into thoughtful analysis and concise presentations that will be delivered to senior executives;
  • High quality decision making and problem solving skills, with the ability to grasp new and complex concepts quickly, while dealing with ambiguity and imperfect data;
  • Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task between various on-going responsibilities to meet established deadlines;
  • Strong integrity and trustworthiness;
  • Have a deep passion and interest in investing;
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills with the confidence and polish to speak with business owners, senior executives and external professional advisors; and
  • A strong understanding of technology and the software industry is an asset.


Compensation and benefits:
  • Competitive base salary and bonus
  • Significant upwards growth trajectory for high performers
  • Generous vacation policy and supplemental health benefits plan
  • Remote work flexibility, regular team event

Business Unit:
CORA M&A
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Number of Openings Available:
1
Worker Type:
Regular

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