Associate, M&A and Capital Markets

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust.

In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

Our Vancouver office is looking for an Associate, in the M&A and Capital Markets practice to join the team and own the following responsibilities :

• Participate in a range of advisory capital raising assignments concurrently assuming responsibility for the day-to-day execution and delivery of service on projects.
• Responsible for underwriting, structuring and documentation of credit requests.
• Analyze complex customer financial, organizational and credit information and prepare credit write ups for presentation to clients and management.
• Conduct market and industry research, detailed financial analysis and business valuations.
• Identify relevant business, market and other commercial risks faced by the customer.
• Using results of analysis and sound judgment, make recommendations to approve or decline transactions based on credit quality, business risk and market needs.
• Specific debt advisory transaction related activities will include supporting senior colleagues, in the practice with : i) handling the new internal transaction / client take on process ii) review and analysis of new transaction material and due diligence reports iii) preparation of, and working with, financing models (including covenant analysis) iv) preparation of teasers’ and information documents for prospective lenders v) negotiating NDAs with prospective lenders vi) coordinating Q&A and management presentations with lenders vii) assist with term sheet preparation and negotiations and viii) assist with loan documentation and closing negotiations.
• Operate in a regulated environment and adhere to all regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Ensure quality of client deliverables by having a strong attention to detail.
• Be entrepreneurial in nature to drive growth and practice management in our growing team.

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work : Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your experience and education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and / or related.
• CA or CPA certification is preferred but not a requirement.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience at a bank, credit fund or reputable advisory firm with demonstrable debt structuring and transaction experience.
• Excellent financial modelling skills in Excel with a good foundation of building (and working with) operational and / or finance models, including analyzing business forecasts, evaluating scenario analysis and covenant calculations.
• Understanding and ability to determine appropriate capital structures (using a range of debt market products) for a given scenario.
• Ability to review and critically assess transaction materials (i.e. Information memorandum, Financial and Commercial Due Diligence).
• A strong appreciation of debt market trends and financing instruments (such as senior debt, asset backed loans, cash flow loans and mezzanine debt) and their key features, with the ability to explain these in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong analytical and credit analysis skills.
• Sound understanding of, and ability to analyze, key accounting statements including P&L, BS and CF.
• Proficient in MS Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under time pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that help represent diverse communities.
• Experience in working with diverse teams.

Salary : $56,000-$84,000 / year