Associate – Mergers & Acquisitions
May 10, 2023
POSITION: M & A Associate
JOB TYPE: Full-time / Hybrid
BUSINESS TYPE: Private Equity
REPORTS TO: Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions, Scandinavia
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario
START DATE: Immediately
HOURS: Monday-Friday, regular business hours
ABOUT OUR COMPANY Lynx Equity Limited is a Canadian-based manager of private equity funds. Lynx Equity has a proven track record in identifying and building value in a diversified portfolio of companies across North America and Europe.
ABOUT THE POSITION As an Associate supporting the M&A Europe team, you will research industries, source deals, and create a database of potential acquisitions. Once an acquisition candidate has been identified, you will work with team members to analyze the opportunity, which will include preparing financial models, transaction summaries, obtaining and reviewing due diligence materials, and summarizing your findings for the rest of the team. You will review and analyze reports from portfolio companies.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Communication
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Team Work
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Planning and Organizing
- Accountability
- Problem Solving
- Ethics and Integrity
JOB DUTIES
- Prepare financial models
- Prepare due diligence checklists and manage due diligence of transactions
- Organization and maintenance of the due diligence binders
- Source and analyze potential target companies
- Financial statement analysis
- Conduct industry and competitive analysis
- Assist with preparation of Investment Memorandums
- Industry research
- Portfolio Company support (budgeting, board meeting presentations, research, analysis, etc.
- Competitive analysis
- Administrative duties
- Prepare banking binders as needed to source financing
- Assist in financing-related requests
- Assist the M & A team with ad hoc projects
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have one, or more, of the following: CPA, MBA, HBA, CFA
- 1-3 years experience in a similar role
- Ability to build financial models and read and analyze financial statements
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and, written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization
- Advanced Excel skills
- Resourceful and flexible
- Proven organizational and time management skills
- Keen attention to details
- Good problem-solving skills
- Ability to take direction from numerous team members
- Ability to prioritize and follow through on tasks to completion
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive (a personal car is not a requirement)
- Must be able to travel outside of Canada
- Danish and/or Dutch speaking considered a significant plus
WORK CONDITIONS
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Desk hoteling in office
- Manual dexterity required to operate computer and peripherals
- Interacts with employees, various management levels, vendors, lawyers and accountants
- Busy open office setting
- Noisy office setting at times
- Ability to attend and conduct presentations
- Sitting for long periods
- Travel internationally
- Due to the operational hours of our portfolio companies, this position requires occasional flexibility to work outside of standard business hours
COMPENSATION & PERKS
- Annual Salary $100,000 – $115,000 plus discretionary bonus eligibility
- Three weeks annual vacation
- Healthcare Benefits
- RRSP Plan
- Casual work environment
- Office is TTC accessible
HOW TO APPLY – Please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter to hrresumes@lynxequity.com. Although we appreciate each application, only those being considered for the position will be contacted. No recruiters, phone calls, emails, or inquiries directly or through LinkedIn, please.
At Lynx Equity Limited, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. If you require accommodation for the recruitment/interview process, please let us know when selected to take part in our recruitment process so that reasonable arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place.