Analyst, Corporate Finance

KPMG • Hamilton, ON

13d • $58,000 - $76,000

About The Position

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.
KPMG Corporate Finance Inc. is the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) 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 and capital advisory services.
We offer independent financial advisory and investment banking services to both private and public companies. Acting independently of financing sources, we provide clients with pure, objective advice, focusing on strategies that can help meet corporate objectives. 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.
Learn more about KPMG’s Corporate Finance practice here and careers in Deal Advisory here.
Are you a talented individual with a proven track record on executing project deliverables.
Our Corporate Finance team in Kitchener / Waterloo / Hamilton is looking for a professional like you with the skills and drive to make a real difference.
As an Analyst, Corporate Finance Inc. you will develop extensive transaction advisory experience through your involvement in the day-to-day execution of our merger, acquisition, divestiture and capital advisory mandates.

Requirements

• CPA, CBV and/or CFA designation or committed to achieving a designation
• Post-secondary degree with 1+ years of relevant experience in corporate finance, transaction advisory, or public accounting
• Proven track record of project execution in a similar fast-paced professional setting
• Strong technical finance proficiency, including knowledge of financial statements and general accounting principles
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Ability to execute complex deliverables on a timely basis while managing competing priorities
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Collaborative team player that can work independently with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of transaction documentation such as pitch books, teasers and confidential information memorandums
• Prepare integrated financial models to support decision making for key transaction tollgates
• Assist in identification of potential acquisition targets, purchasers and/or investors.
• Communicate directly with a variety of parties including clients, other advisors and transaction counterparties.
• Assist with proactive business development and deal initiation activities.
• Provide analytical and market research information (i.e. public company pricing multiples, industry research, etc.)
• At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees