Director, Mid-Market Mergers & Acquisitions
About The Position
RBC’s Mid-Market M&A team advises private companies on divestitures, acquisitions, buyouts and carveouts. We are Canada’s largest dedicated Mid-Market M&A team within RBC’s Corporate Client Group in Commercial Banking. As a Director, you will assume day-to-day responsibility for pitch support, end-to-end transaction execution, and the development of team marketing materials as part of a dynamic team guided by Regional Leaders and supported by Associate Directors and Analysts. This role combines technical expertise, project and client relationship management, and leading small high-performing deal teams.
Requirements
- 5+ years in private company M&A with a proven track record of executing and closing Mid-Market transactions
- Deep understanding of Canadian accounting, valuation, legal, and tax principles in M&A contexts
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills to develop connections with regional stakeholders (e.g., private equity, legal, tax advisors)
- Ability to build and sustain client relationships, support pitches, and manage transactions independently
- Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and committed to delivering value-added advice with integrity
- Exceptional project management and communication skills
- Willingness to travel, as needed
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with Mid-Market transactions and private company dynamics
- Advanced degree and/or professional credentials (e.g., MBA, CPA, CFA, CBV) or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
- Support Senior Directors and Managing Directors in originating, pitching and winning M&A mandates by building trust with entrepreneurial clients and leveraging RBC’s platform
- Advise business owners on complex transactions, guiding them through negotiation and closing processes
- Partner with Commercial Banking, Wealth Management, Private Banking and Capital Markets teams to identify opportunities and strengthen RBC’s brand
- Manage mandates from origination to close, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to accounting, legal, and tax standards
- Mentor and develop junior staff (i.e., deal teams usually have 2–3 Associate Directors/Analysts contributing), fostering a culture of professionalism and excellence
- Expand your and RBC’s profile through internal and external networking and relationship-building with RBC partners, private equity firms, legal counsel, and tax advisors
Benefits
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- Opportunities to do challenging work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
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