Senior Director, Mergers and Acquisitions

Senior Director, Mergers and Acquisitions

Build the future with us

Reporting directly to the Vice-President of Corporate Development, you will play a strategic role in the growth of iA Financial Group. At the helm of mergers and acquisitions operations, you will be responsible for overseeing major transactions, supervising a team of analysts and coordinating all stakeholders, including the organization’s executives, in order to bring key initiatives for our corporate development to fruition.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and reliable company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment conducive to collaboration and innovation.

What you will accomplish with us

As the Senior Director, Mergers and Acquisitions, you will be at the heart of our mission. The main responsibilities include:

• Oversee all aspects of the transaction process from start to finish

• Participate in the identification and selection of acquisition targets

• Develop, oversee and/or review financial modelling in support of transaction parameters

• Supervise and coach a team of two senior analysts and one financial analyst

• Coordinate a team of multidisciplinary experts during due diligence processes and facilitate interactions between corporate sponsors and experts

• Manage advisors external to the transaction, such as legal, tax and/or financial advisors to optimize transaction results

• Negotiate the terms of agreements supporting transactions with the other party’s key stakeholders on behalf of and in the best interest of iA Financial Group

• Prepare the presentations required to obtain approvals from the company’s senior management and board of directors

• Coordinate post-acquisition acquisitions (purchase price allocation, follow-up of agreements, integration projects)

• Work closely with the global integration management office to identify the benefits and costs supporting post-closing integration plans

• Ensure post-closing monitoring of transaction success and prepare presentations of findings for the company’s senior management and board of directors

• Participate in any other ad-hoc assignments where mergers and acquisitions expertise can be leveraged (e.g., financing cases, etc.)

What could fast-track your success in this role 

We are seeking a candidate who:

• Is recognized for their strategic vision and inspiring leadership, capable of managing with passion and inspiring their teams

• Stands out for their strong negotiation, communication, financial modelling and analytical skills

•  Demonstrates strong analytical rigour and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, under pressure and within tight deadlines

• Possesses strong political acumen, initiative and a high degree of autonomy, while valuing teamwork and collaboration

• Holds a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or actuarial science (master’s degree in finance considered an asset)

• Holds professional designations such as FSA, CPA, CFA, EEE and/or FLMI (assets)

• Has over 15 years of significant experience in mergers and acquisitions, including at least 5 years in the insurance and/or financial services sector

• Is highly motivated, performance-oriented with a flexible work schedule to meet transaction demands 

• Is fully proficient in both French and English (oral and written) for frequent interaction with internal and external French- and English-speaking partners in Canada and abroad

• Has a good knowledge of the financial services industry and iA Financial Group (an asset)

Why you will enjoy working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence

• A healthy, safe, fair and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed

• The opportunity to work in a hybrid work environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring workspaces

• A competitive benefits package: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, share purchase plan, vacation and wellness and personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonuses, discounts on iA products, and more!

Apply now and take charge of your career, where your talent truly matters!

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