What is the opportunity?

The Mid-Market Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Group is seeking an Associate Director to support the team in Montreal, Quebec. The Associate Director will be focused on the preparation of presentations, research materials, proposals, financial models and transaction documentation. The Mid-Market M&A team is a strategically important offering that provides value-added services. The Associate Director will support team members that are focused on small to medium sized businesses 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. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years post undergraduate experience in a financial services firm or an investment banking boutique and have a strong grasp of financial accounting.

What will you do?

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

• 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:

• 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

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

• Relevant work experience in financial services – accounting, corporate finance or investment banking

• Comprehensive financial and accounting skills

• Solid understanding of cash flow, financial modelling and valuation

• Strong computer literacy with emphasis on PowerPoint and Excel presentation skills

• Strong ability to prepare integrated financial models including discounted cash flow and valuation analysis

• Thorough understanding of the inter-relation of net income, cash flow and working capital

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

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

Nice to have:

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

• Prior experience working on capital markets transactions

• Experience in financial services and ability to manage complex concepts

• Knowledge of and interest in financial markets

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

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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.