Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions (Technology Sector)

Job title: Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions (Technology Sector)

Job description: At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

EY Orenda Corporate Finance Inc., a specialty practice within EY’s Strategy and Transactions (SaT) business, and is the leading mid-market investment bank in Canada. The practice is recognized as a trusted source of expertise for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financing, privatization, and valuations and has been advising clients on all aspects of strategic transactions and capital sourcing activities for more than 30 years.

Our M&A team focused on the technology sector is the leading advisor in the mid-market for tech businesses, having closed several marquee transactions over the last 18 months. We are rapidly expanding these tech sector focused M&A capabilities across the country. We are looking for an experienced and motivated M&A professional to join our practice as a Vice President who will help us develop relationships, lead deal execution, and to help build a larger technology M&A team across Canada and within the EY global Tech M&A network.

As a VP, you will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions within the technology space. When you join our industry-leading team, you’ll be right at the heart of that challenge, working with leading business tools and methodologies to provide to some of the most sophisticated clients around.

Your key responsibilities

As a Vice President within our Tech M&A team, you will be part of our M&A business called Ernst & Young Orenda Corporate Finance Inc. (“EYO”) and will have the opportunity to work alongside of our other practices within our Strategy and Transactions practice. EYO is recognized as a trusted source of expertise for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financing, valuations, privatization, and capital sourcing transactions.

Skills and attributes for success

• Collaborate with other service lines within EY, both within our Strategy and Transactions (SaT) business and across the Firm’s Assurance, Tax and Consulting businesses to deliver outstanding professional advice to our clients.
• Take an autonomous lead role in identifying, soliciting and exploring potential new business opportunities
• Lead and project manage complex acquisition, merger, divestiture or financing assignments, including taking a lead role in client relationship management
• Provide direction and oversight on research to be used in financial modeling, competitive analysis, industry analysis, negotiation support and various other applications
• Review and provide quality assurance on complex financial models within broadly defined guidelines
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of documents for, and presentations to, clients and prospects
• Manage staff teams of 2-3 professionals and assume developmental responsibility for junior staff
• Proactively develop an internal and external network within the local market
• Participate in the development and execution of industry-specific thought leadership and business plans

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Minimum 7-8 years of experience in financial analysis and transaction/financing execution, in the technology sector (i.e. M&A, Private Equity, Investment Banking or Corporate Development).
• Undergraduate degree in business with concentration in finance and/or accounting supported by a CPA, CFA, CBV or MBA
• Understanding of key business drivers, business strategy, metrics and deal issues for technology businesses
• Track record of helping develop new business, and boardroom presence
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills and financial modeling
• Strong knowledge of financing capital structuring and strong negotiation / lead advisory skills
• Experience working in small teams and developing/coaching/mentoring junior-level staff
• Experience working with multiple internal / external advisors within the context of a transaction and coordinated various workstreams (i.e. lawyers, accountants, tax and other specialists, etc…)
• U.S. Broker Dealer license and Canadian Securities Institute licensing are or will be required
• Previous M&A experience in a professional services/Big 4 Firm or investment bank and direct experience working with private businesses

What we look for

We’re interested in talented professionals with the ability to visualize our clients’ goals and think creatively to facilitate them – often in politically charged environments. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine passion for taking on new challenges, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture – built on high-performance teaming – where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It’s one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. From our actions to combat systemic racism and our advocacy for the LGBT+ community to our innovative Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence and Accessibility initiatives, we welcome and embrace the diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds and perspectives that make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

EY Way of Work and your health and safety

EY Way of Work recognizes flexibility in the way we collaborate, innovate and deliver with the ability to work in-person and remotely. To support a healthy and safe in-person working environment, EY has implemented various layers of health and safety controls while working in the office or at client or other locations. A critical component of EY’s workplace safety program includes our COVID-19 vaccination policy which requires all personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an accommodation based on a reason protected by human rights legislation is provided.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Make your mark. Apply today.

EY is committed to inclusiveness, equity and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

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Location: Montreal, QC

Job date: Wed, 23 Feb 2022 23:14:46 GMT

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