Mid-market Investment Banking Associate

Overview:
At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

Are you a talented individual with a proven track record on executing project deliverables.

Our Corporate Finance - Advisory team in _GVA_ is looking for a professional like you with the skills and drive to make a real difference.

KPMG Corporate Finance Inc. is the Ontario Securities Commission regulated entity through which KPMG LLP's investment banking services are provided in Canada. KPMG's Corporate Finance services are principally comprised of merger, acquisition and divestiture advisory services and financing services including raising debt and equity capital.

We offer independent financial advisory and investment banking services to both private and public companies. Acting self-guided of financing sources, we provide clients with pure, impartial advice, centering on strategies that can help meet corporate goals. We have an extensive international network of over 2,600 corporate finance professionals working from 160 offices in 86 countries thus providing KPMG Corporate Finance with a broad local reach and established contacts.

Our Vancouver Corporate Finance business is an established high performing mid-market investment bank with a successful track record that spans over 30 years. We work closely with our national and global colleagues to bring industry expertise and deal insights to the benefit of each client transaction. Our daily focus is on excellence in deal delivery and client service; a mission that is underpinned by an unwavering commitment to the development, mentorship and support of our team.

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What you will do:
As an Associate in our Corporate Finance team, you will provide a broad range of support to our deal teams in executing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and capital advisory mandates. You will have significant opportunities for personal and professional growth, and to accelerate your career as far as you are willing to take it.
- Contribute to preparation of transaction documents such as pitches, teasers, confidential information memoranda, and organizational presentations.
- Perform detailed analysis of historical and projected financial performance.
- Create sophisticated financial, operating, and valuation models to support decision making.
- Identify potential acquisition targets, purchasers, and investors and their respective acquisition reason.
- Conduct market and industry research, benchmarking analysis, and data compilation projects to provide relevant information to clients and deal teams.
- Communicate closely with a variety of parties including clients, other advisors, and transaction counterparties.
- Contribute to proactive business development and deal initiation activities; and
- As a member of a high performing team working in a fast-paced deal environment, there will be times where you will be required to work beyond a normal workday or work week to fulfill the responsibilities of the role. Likewise, we recognize and support that there may be times where you need to devote extra time during work hours to personal matters. Our approach is flexible and accommodative.

What you bring to this role:

- 1 to 4 years of professional experience in investment banking, corporate finance, corporate development, private equity, venture capital, accounting, or similar roles.
- An undergraduate degree in finance, commerce, business, accounting, economics, or other related fields.
- Completion of or progression towards a professional designation (CPA, CFA, and/or CBV) would be considered an asset but is not a prerequisite.
- Demonstrated track record of results through outstanding academic achievement and excellent performance reviews in previous professional roles; and
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) and other financial analysis and research instruments (Capital IQ, Bloomberg, Pitchbook, Refinitiv, Factiva, IBIS World, Statista, etc.);
- You build collaborative relationships: Establishes strong relationships internally and externally and builds wide and productive networks.
- You develop and motivate others: Engages others, instils confidence, and coaches people to find meaning in their work and achieve exceptional results.
- You take opportunities to learn and adapt: Uses insights and self-reflection to build capability and embrace new challenges.
- You drive quality: Delivers high-quality results and exceptional service that provide value.
- You foster innovation: Embraces a culture of innovation and experimentation to create value.
- Desire to learn quickly and make meaningful contributions to teams in a fast-paced work environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts and ideas concisely.
- Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to