Associate Director, Mid-Market Mergers

Associate Director, Mid-Market M&A What is the opportunity? The Mid-Market Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Group is seeking an Associate Director to support the team in Toronto. You will be focused on the preparation of presentations, research materials, proposals, financial models, and transaction documentation. The Mid-Market M&A team provides a value‑added service offering, working with small to medium sized businesses and entrepreneurial clients. Mandates include sales 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 investment banking boutique, and a strong grasp of financial accounting. What will you do? Support the national Mid‑Market M&A team, based in Toronto. Conduct thorough research on companies and industries and deliver 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? Undergraduate degree with a focus in Business, Economics, Mathematics or other quantitative fields. Relevant work experience in financial services – accounting, commercial banking, or investment banking. Solid understanding of cash flow, financial modelling, and valuation. Strong computer literacy with emphasis on PowerPoint and Excel. 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. Comprehensive financial and accounting skills. Nice to have: CPA, CFA 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. Job Skills Financial Modeling Financial Statement Analysis Investment Banking Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Valuation Analysis Additional Job Details Address: Royal Bank Plaza, 200 Bay St, Toronto City: Toronto Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: Personal & Commercial Banking Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2026‑01‑05 Application Deadline: 2026‑01‑15 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above. Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment At 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr