Division: IGM-Finance
Location: Winnipeg
IGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada’s leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under managements. The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals. Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.
Under IGM Financial’s unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy, we’re IG Wealth Management. For over 90 years of business, we have grown to become one of the largest most respected companies in Canada. We are a leader in providing the best advice, experience and outcomes for our clients, personalized throughout their lifetime.
At IG Wealth Management, our vision is to inspire financial confidence.
This is your opportunity to build a career with a leading organization where you can learn, grow and thrive both professionally and personally. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive while working remotely, while also providing resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and center.
You will join a team that believes our success starts with the success of our clients, while working together as a team to realize our greatest potential. You will join a team that strives towards excellence while developing and sharing skills and knowledge. You can make a difference for our clients, the world around us and be part of a team that cares. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.
IG Wealth Management is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively – this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Overview
The Corporate Development function at IGM Financial is responsible for leading and coordinating M&A processes, following business cases post-transaction, and leveraging the team’s strategy & business valuation expertise to add value across IGM Financial.
Reporting to the AVP, Corporate Development, the Senior Manager is responsible for supporting and/or coordinating activities related to M&A strategic initiatives and other initiatives that require Corporate Development involvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Play a key supporting role on a focused and efficient M&A team as we push forward on transaction processes, such as:
Preliminary assessment of M&A opportunities
Due Diligence
Deal negotiations
Engagement of intra-company partners as well as third-party advisors (e.g., investment bankers) and third-party vendors (e.g., virtual data room providers).
Expressions of interest
Provide company-wide valuation expertise and valuation model development.
Conduct analysis and research; translate your research to presentations fit for executive audiences that include the CEO and, CFO.
Build or enhance complex financial and valuation models.
Prepare routine reports. Ensure all documentation adheres to Corporate Development’s documentation processes and controls.
Collaborate with various internal stakeholder teams to forecast financial performance and key financial metrics on a monthly basis.
Mentor and develop interns and / or junior team members.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting and/or related major with a CPA, CFA or CBV designation (obtained or ongoing).
Minimum 4 years experience in corporate development, investment banking, corporate finance, corporate strategy, venture capital or private equity; previous exposure to the wealth management, asset management, or financial services industries (fintech included) is a plus.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships both internally and externally.
Ability to manage multiple shifting priorities under challenging time constraints, and coordinate projects among cross-functional teams.
Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills.
Proven problem-solving skills. Able to distill complex quantitative and qualitative analysis into simpler concepts for broader audiences.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Proficiency in data visualization tools (Power BI or Tableau) and market data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg) would be an asset.
The successful candidate will be expected to travel from time to time and must be willing and able to do so.
While IGM Financial, as an organization, aims at managing its employees’ workloads over the course of a month or year, the position may require, from time to time, flexibility during unpredictable periods of extended hours, including evenings and weekends.
Please visit our career page by clicking on the following link: https://www.ig.ca/en/careers
We thank all applicants for their interest in IG Wealth Management; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
IG Wealth Management is an accessible employer committed to providing a barrier free recruitment experience. If you require an accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.
Please apply by August 6, 2024.
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