What is the opportunity?

The RBC Mid-Market M&A team is seeking an associate to support the team in Western Canada. You will be focused on the preparation of presentations, research materials, proposals, financial models, and transaction documentation. The team is a strategically important offering that provides a value-added service offering. The associate will support team members that are focused on Mid-Market private companies and is ideally suited for a candidate seeking to broaden their investment banking experience with entrepreneurial clients. Mandates include the sale of privately owned businesses and non-core divisions, acquisitions, shareholder and management buyouts, and capital advisory services.

What will you do?

• Part of a national Mid-Market M&A team, supporting the team in Western Canada

• Conduct thorough research on companies and industries and delivery of concise summaries

• Assist in preparation of internal and external marketing materials

• Support the preparation and presentation of marketing pitches to existing and potential clients

• Prepare integrated financial models to support analysis in proposals and transaction documents

What do you need to succeed?

Must have:

• Undergraduate degree with a focus in Business, Economics, Mathematics or other quantitative fields

• Relevant work experience in financial services – professional services firm, accounting, commercial banking or investment banking

• Solid understanding of cash flow, financial modeling and valuation with experience preparing integrated financial models including discounted cash flow and valuation analysis

• Thorough understanding of the relationship between net income, cash flow and working capital

• Comprehensive writing, financial and accounting skills

• Strong computer literacy with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint skills

• Ability to use research tools to extract relevant background material for business development and transaction support

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment under time constraints

• Knowledge of and interest in financial markets

Nice to have:

• CPA, CFA, CBV or other relevant professional designation or relevant advanced degree – ongoing or completed

• Prior experience working on M&A transactions

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

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