Director, Mid-Market M&A

RBC's Mid-Market M&A team advises private companies on divestitures, acquisitions, buyouts, and carveouts. As a Director, you will assume day-to-day responsibility for pitch support, end-to-end transaction execution, and the development of team marketing materials.

Responsibilities:

• Support Senior Directors and Managing Directors in originating, pitching, and winning M&A mandates
• 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
• Manage mandates from origination to close, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to accounting, legal, and tax standards
• Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering a culture of professionalism and excellence
• Expand your and RBC's profile through internal and external networking and relationship-building

Requirements:

• Bilingualism (English and French) required
• 5+ years in private company M&A with a proven track record of executing and closing Mid-Market transactions
• Deep understanding of Canadian accounting, valuation, legal, and tax principles in M&A contexts
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills
• Ability to build and sustain client relationships, support pitches, and manage transactions independently
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and committed to delivering value-added advice with integrity
• Exceptional project management and communication skills
• Willingness to travel, as needed

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience with Mid-Market transactions and private company dynamics
• Advanced degree and/or professional credentials (e.g., MBA, CPA, CFA, CBV) or equivalent experience

What's in it for You:

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work