BDO Canada LLP

Senior Associate, M&A and Capital Markets

BDO Canada LLP$68K — $104K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field with CPA, CFA, or CBV designation
  • 3 to 4 years of audit, valuation, corporate finance, or M&A advisory experience
  • Motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to work autonomously under pressure
  • Above average proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Strong business acumen and analytical skills

Responsibilities

  • Support business development initiatives, including pitches and proposals
  • Prepare financial models, including forecasts and DCFs
  • Conduct in-depth financial analyses to assess earnings sustainability and cash flow
  • Compile lists of potential acquisition targets and conduct market research
  • Communicate with transaction counterparties including clients, buyers, and advisors
  • Assist in preparing professional transaction documents such as teasers and memorandums

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements across office, client site, and virtual environments
  • Emphasis on an inclusive and engaging work culture
  • Opportunities for learning and professional development
  • Support for career advancement and talent retention
  • Utilization of digital tools for an innovative workplace
Full Job Description

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Associate, M&A and Capital Markets to join our Advisory team. This is a replacement role and an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your work will directly support high-impact transactions and client outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Support various business development initiatives including pitches and proposals.
  • Prepare financial models including forecasts, DCFs, LBO’s/MBO’s, and preliminary company 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 and perform market, industry and company research. 
  • 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 

How do we define success for your role?

  • You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
  • You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work
  • You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
  • You share in an inclusive and 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 and professional development.

Your experience and education

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting and/or related major with a CPA, CFA or CBV designation.
  • 3 to 4 years of audit, valuation, corporate finance or M&A advisory experience
  • Motivated, detail-oriented, autonomous, rigorous and able to work under pressure
  • Above average proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Strong business acumen, analytical skills and attention to detail
  • The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel, when necessary

The expected range of compensation for this role is $68,000 - $104,000/year


Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

 

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

 

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

 

BDO may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all employment-related outcomes are made by BDO personnel.

 

About BDO Canada LLP

BDO Canada LLP is a leading accounting and advisory firm that provides a wide range of services to clients across Canada. The firm offers audit and assurance, tax, advisory, and consulting services to clients in various industries, including manufacturing, retail, real estate, and technology. BDO Canada LLP is part of the global BDO network, which operates in over 160 countries and employs over 80,000 people. The firm is committed to providing exceptional client service and helping clients achieve their business objectives.
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