Senior Director, Mid-Market Mergers & Acquisitions

RBC•Winnipeg, MB

2d•Onsite

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 Senior Director, you will build on and lead RBC’s M&A presence in Winnipeg, driving growth across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. This senior role combines strategic leadership, client relationship management, and end-to-end transaction execution.

Requirements

10+ years in private company M&A with a proven track record of originating and closing Mid-Market transactions along with deep understanding of Canadian accounting, valuation, legal, and tax principles in M&A contexts
Established connections with regional stakeholders (e.g., private equity, legal, tax advisors) and ability to build and sustain client relationships, lead pitches, and manage transactions independently
Exceptional written and verbal skills for crafting pitches and presenting to stakeholders
Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and committed to delivering value-added advice with integrity
Willingness and ability to travel within Manitoba and Saskatchewan as needed

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree and/or professional credentials (e.g., MBA, CPA, CFA, CBV) or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Originate, pitch, and win 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
Lead mandates from origination to close, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to accounting, legal, and tax standards
Mentor and supervise junior staff, fostering a culture of professionalism and excellence
Expand RBC’s profile through external networking and relationship-building with private equity firms, legal counsel and tax advisors