Business Analyst – Operational Mergers & Acquisitions Specialist (M&A Integration)

CIMA+ • Quebec, QC

44d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Analyst – Mergers & Acquisitions Specialist plays a key role in the structured and practical implementation of acquisition integrations. He or she is responsible for analyzing and supporting the execution of integration activities by ensuring the successful operational alignment of processes, systems, and ways of working. The incumbent acts as a central liaison between business teams, IT teams, and partners to ensure a smooth, efficient, and secure transition toward corporate models, processes, and tools.

Requirements

• Excellent understanding of business and operational processes
• Ability to work in fast-changing and high-pressure operational environments
• Strong ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and prioritize effectively
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and documentation skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with diverse stakeholders (business, IT, external partners)
• Ability to adapt quickly to new organizational contexts and integration environments
• Experience in post-acquisition integration (M&A)
• Knowledge of corporate systems and ERP environments
• Experience in a structured PMO or multi-project environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5 to 8 years of experience in business analysis and project management
• Hands-on experience in integration, transformation, or enterprise solution deployment environments
• Proven experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) projects, including business process analysis and mapping
• Strong understanding of financial, operational, and inter-organizational cycles
• Leadership, political acumen, clear communication, and ability to manage cross-functional mandates
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingualism in French and English required to collaborate with teams across Canada
• Integrity, team spirit, and commitment to excellence

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of AI opportunities in IT and corporate environments, and the ability to leverage them to optimize processes, support decision-making, and create business value
• Demonstrated experience using artificial intelligence tools (e.g., copilots, augmented analytics tools) to improve the efficiency, quality, and speed of business analysis activities (documentation, analysis, synthesis, deliverable production)
• Ability to use AI tools critically, methodically and responsibly while ensuring information accuracy, data confidentiality, and alignment with organizational best practices

Responsibilities

• Analyze the operational processes and practices of acquired entities
• Document gaps between existing practices and corporate standards
• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements related to integration
• Translate business needs into clear requirements for IT teams
• Assess the operational, organizational, and technological impacts of integrations
• Contribute to the detailed planning of integration activities (processes, systems, data)
• Support the implementation of target processes and selected operating models
• Identify dependencies, operational risks, and execution issues
• Contribute to resolving operational issues during the integration phase
• Serve as the link between stakeholders and delivery teams
• Support project managers in monitoring integration activities
• Document decisions, requirements, and expected deliverables
• Ensure the quality of deliverables and their compliance with corporate processes and standards
• Contribute to testing activities (functional, integration, user acceptance testing)
• Support teams during transition and go-live periods
• Identify impacts on users and operational teams
• Collaborate in preparing documentation, training materials, and communications
• Support the adoption of new processes and tools within integrated entities
• Provide recommendations regarding the preferred integration strategy
• Support finance, operations, and IT teams during due diligence, transition, and integration phases
• Assess risks, dependencies, constraints, and synergies resulting from M&A activities
• Recommend preferred integration approaches

Benefits

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• Annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level