(Remote) M&A Research Analyst

Harris Computer • Remote - Florida, ON

5d • $70,000 - $77,000 • Remote

About The Position

Harris is seeking a Research Analyst who will play a critical role in supporting our M&A process. This remote role welcomes candidates anywhere in Canada and the US. Travel is required as needed, approximately 10%. Candidates must hold a current, valid passport and be legally eligible to travel between USA and Canada. Preference will be given to candidates who can work in EST timezone. The successful candidate will demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to actively adopt and leverage AI tools to improve workflows, solve problems, and increase efficiency. Candidates should be comfortable using AI enabled technologies, including copilots, chat based AI assistants, and automation tools, as part of their everyday work while maintaining appropriate judgment, security, and compliance standards.

Requirements

• 1-3+ years of experience in finance, accounting, software, or data analysis
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Economics (BBA/ BCom etc.) preferred
• Self-motivated individual with an ability to perform independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, and analytical ability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Leverages AI for research and analysis
• High degree of professionalism and integrity
• Ability to work remotely in the U.S. or Canada
• Must hold a current, valid passport and be legally eligible to travel between USA and Canada.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates who can work in EST timezone.

Responsibilities

• Qualifying M&A Prospects - Understand and use our investment criteria for rigorous screening of prospects
• Big Data - Manage, monitor and maintain the data quality of our watch-list of M&A prospects in our CRM with reports and dashboards
• Research - Perform primary research on owner-operated businesses, private equity portfolio companies, as well as potential carve outs of multinational corporations
• Research - market-sizing, industry trends, and competitor analysis
• Research - Software M&A advisors, brokers, and investment banks
• Data sources - Identify & analyze relevant 3rd party data sources such as industry tradeshows and conferences for M&A prospects
• Analysis-Prepare and report on various statistics and KPIs related to our M&A pipeline
• Ad Hoc Analysis & Special Projects with our senior M&A and Corporate Development leaders to support capital deployment

Benefits

• 3 weeks’ vacation and 5 personal days
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits starting from your first day of employment
• Employee stock ownership and RRSP/401k matching programs
• Lifestyle rewards
• Remote work

What This Job Offers

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