Analyst / Associate, Business Development, Corporate Finance - Deal Advisory

Overview You’ve got big plans. We have opportunities to match, and we’re committed to empowering you to become a better you, no matter what you do. When you join KPMG you’ll be one of over 227,000 professionals providing audit, tax, advisory and business enablement services across 146 countries. With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally and bring your whole self to work, there’s no limit to the impact you can make. KPMG Corporate Finance Inc. is the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) regulated entity through which KPMG LLP's investment banking services are provided in Canada. KPMG's Corporate Finance services are principally comprised of merger, acquisition and divestiture advisory and capital advisory services. We offer independent financial advisory and investment banking services to both private and public companies. Acting independently of financing sources, we provide clients with pure, objective advice, focusing on strategies that can help meet corporate objectives. We have an extensive international network of over 2,600 corporate finance professionals working from 160 offices in 86 countries thus providing KPMG Corporate Finance with a broad local reach and established contacts. For more information click here The opportunity: KPMG’s Business Development team is focused on assisting our Deal Advisory Leaders to proactively generate incremental growth by developing new relationships, assisting KPMG’s clients pursue high priority industries, and understanding relevant market trends. Are you a talented individual with a proven track record on executing project deliverables. Our Corporate Finance team in Toronto is looking for a professional like you with the skills and drive to make a real difference. As Analyst / Associate, Business Development, you’ll be learning from a group of Partners and the Director of Business Development in one of the largest Deals practices in Canada and growing your personal skillset. What you will do Develop industry knowledge through researching and participating in meetings Identify, research and develop industry coverage materials to pursue potential clients; Participate in value-added client facing virtual business development opportunities; Maintain databases of potential acquirers in specific industries including financial sponsor and portfolio companies; Assist with lead generation for KPMG’s Deal Advisory platform; manage leads, work on special projects and ad-hoc requests. What you bring to the role Passion for establishing and maintaining client relationships, Proven business development, research experience preferably, in a mergers & acquisition or corporate environment Proficiency with external information databases e.g. CapitalIQ, Pitchbook, Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters. Confident communication style with a desire to learn, strive for excellence, and a forward thinker, Keys to your success: Ability to connect leaders with new business opportunities A commitment to continual learning, collaboration and taking on new responsibilities A positive attitude and energy to discussions, strong communication and relationship skills A self-starter who knows when to ask for guidance or support An entrepreneurial mindset and are ready to put your research and analytical skills to work Learn more about where a career at KPMG can take you. Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters KPMG is committed to the health and safety of our people, clients and communities. With this commitment in mind, KPMG complies with all public health mandates (provincially and/or federally, as applicable) and has implemented various safety measures, including a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. KPMG's COVID 19 Vaccination Policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated if they wish to or are required to attend a KPMG office in the course of their duties. As this role requires occasional or consistent attendance at a KPMG office, the successful candidate must be fully vaccinated (i.e. have received all doses that are recommended by Health Canada, including any boosters) and must provide KPMG with proof of vaccination. KPMG will provide reasonable accommodation if the successful candidate cannot be vaccinated due to grounds protected by human rights legislation in their province of employment. KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at [email protected]. If you have a question about accessible employment at KPMG, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected] or phone: 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778.