A career within Deals Corporate Finance services, will provide you the opportunity to deliver innovative deal solutions to our clients, providing advice and support, from initiation through to deal completion. In short, we’re a part of helping some of the world’s leading companies across industries originate, create, execute, and realise value from deals. Through data driven insights we help our clients move in the right direction ensuring maximum value for their company.

Purpose-led work you’ll be part of

As a Manager in our Corporate Finance team your primary role will be to guide clients through divestiture, acquisition, and financing transactions. You will work with clients to assess current industry conditions, identify potential buyers (or sellers), review valuation parameters, develop marketing strategies and documents, engage potential buyers (or sellers), solicit and negotiate offers, navigate due diligence, negotiate definitive agreements, and ultimately close the transaction. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee the transaction process from concept to successful closing with minimal supervision

• Prepare, review and communicate complex financial and capital market information to clients (executives, owners and Boards)

• Prepare, review and deliver internal/external business development and pitch presentations

• Oversee the preparation and/or review of other written documents, including confidential

• information memorandums, management presentations and strategic reviews

• Prepare and/or review valuation analysis and financial modeling

• Leverage experience to develop highly insightful and creative buyer/investor/target lists

• Lead client meetings, marketing calls, presentations, and due diligence sessions

• Act as the main point of contact for clients, other advisers, legal counsel, and transaction counterparties (e.g. strategic buyers, private equity firms)

• Oversee due diligence process, including population of data room, managing requests and queries and coordinating responses

• Review and comment on definitive transaction agreements (share/asset purchase agreements and ancillary agreements)

• Perform capital structure reviews and advise on equity and debt financing options to meet client objectives

• Consult with private company owners on succession planning and exit strategies

• Complete applicable compliance forms in connection with transactions

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

• An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work

• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences, developing and coaching diverse teams, and ensuring diverse perspectives are heard

• Undergraduate degree in a business related field with an excellent academic record

• Completion of one or more professional designations (CA, CPA, CFA, CBV, MBA) preferred

• Professional experience in a relevant field with increasing responsibility, including experience in M&A, corporate finance, investment banking or private equity role

• Thorough understanding of Corporate Finance/M&A advisory services

• Demonstrated experience managing all stages of corporate finance/M&A transactions

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects while maintaining a high standard of work

• Demonstrated ability to translate large amounts of complex business and financial information into a professional, clear and concise presentation

• Experience coaching staff, providing timely and meaningful written/verbal feedback

• Financial/ M&A experience with private companies an asset

• Completion of (or willingness to complete) required FINRA licensing exams