VP / Senior Associate, M&A Advisory

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Remote
Posted Oct 8, 2026
1 position

$80,000–$125,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Location requirements: Country, Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Seniority: Associate
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Support and increasingly lead sell-side M&A transactions from mandate through closing, including client communication, financial analysis, valuation, buyer outreach, due diligence, negotiations, and transaction coordination. Work directly with the Managing Director to improve firm processes, advise owners on pre-transaction preparation, and contribute to client relationships and business development.

Job details

Our client is a growing boutique M&A advisory firm seeking a VP / Senior Associate, M&A Advisory to play a meaningful role in executing transactions and helping build the business. The firm advises founder- and owner-led businesses on sell-side M&A transactions, primarily in the lower middle market. This opportunity suits an M&A professional seeking greater responsibility, direct client exposure, and involvement across the full transaction lifecycle. Working directly with the Managing Director, you will own meaningful components of transactions and increasingly serve as the primary day-to-day client contact, with senior transaction support as needed. The intentionally lean team offers exposure to every stage of the transaction process, from preparation and positioning through buyer engagement, due diligence, negotiation and closing. The firm also works with owners before a formal sale process begins, helping them prepare their businesses, address potential transaction challenges and clarify their objectives. This preparation supports smoother execution, stronger buyer engagement, and value protection through closing. For the right candidate, this is an opportunity to gain meaningful transaction ownership, work directly with senior leadership, participate in the economics of completed deals, and help shape an entrepreneurial advisory firm. Responsibilities Support and increasingly lead sell-side M&A transactions from mandate through closing, working directly with the Managing Director. Responsibilities include: Serve as a key day-to-day client contact throughout transactions Own transaction workstreams and help drive deals forward Prepare Confidential Information Memorandums (CIMs), teasers, financial summaries and transaction presentations Perform financial analysis, valuation and financial modeling Conduct industry, market and buyer research Develop strategic and financial buyer lists Support and increasingly manage buyer outreach and communication Coordinate due diligence, information flow and transaction documentation Participate in discussions with clients, buyers, investors and professional advisors Manage transaction timelines, deliverables and process milestones Identify issues that could affect valuation or transaction execution Support negotiations and closing activities Involve the Managing Director and other senior transaction support as required Attend client and transaction meetings as needed Help improve the firm’s processes, capabilities, and client experience Broader Advisory Exposure The firm’s relationships with owners often begin before a sale process, providing exposure to: Pre-transaction planning and positioning Financial narrative development Normalization adjustments Valuation considerations Succession planning and ownership transition options Leadership and organizational considerations Identifying diligence issues before going to market Ongoing advisory work with founders and leadership teams This provides an opportunity to understand both transaction execution and the preparation required to achieve stronger outcomes. Ideal Candidate We are seeking someone with demonstrated M&A or transaction experience. Title and scope of responsibility will reflect the candidate’s experience and capabilities. Relevant backgrounds include: M&A advisory Investment banking Transaction advisory Corporate development Corporate finance Deal-focused consulting The successful candidate will bring: Hands-on transaction experience Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills Experience preparing transaction and financial materials Strong written and verbal communication skills Confidence interacting with founders, executives, buyers and investors Excellent organization and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously Ability to operate independently while knowing when to involve the Managing Director Strong commercial judgment An entrepreneurial mindset Interest in developing relationships that lead to new transactions The role suits someone ready to take on greater transaction ownership and client responsibility, whether stepping into a Senior Associate position or bringing the experience required for a VP appointment. Growth Opportunity Join a boutique where you can contribute directly to its continued development, with opportunities to: Work directly with and learn from the Managing Director Help shape the firm’s culture Improve transaction processes Develop client relationships Participate in business development Originate transactions Take increasing ownership of deals Grow responsibilities as the firm expands The firm seeks someone who wants to build the judgment, relationships, and commercial capabilities required to become a trusted M&A advisor and deal leader. Compensation & Upside Base salary: $80,000 In addition to base salary, compensation includes: 20% of net closing fees on transactions you support An additional 15 percentage points on transactions you personally originate, bringing total participation to 35% of net closing fees Transaction compensation is calculable, non-discretionary, and payable as the firm receives the applicable transaction fees. There is no cap on transaction compensation. As the relationship progresses, the firm is open to discussing alternative compensation structures, including higher transaction participation in exchange for a lower fixed salary component. Economic participation can grow alongside contribution, responsibility, and business development. Location & Working Model Greater Toronto Area — primarily remote The position includes approximately two in-person team meetings per month in the GTA, with additional meetings at client sites or other locations as transactions require. Travel is required as needed for active transactions. The role suits someone within reasonable access to the GTA who values remote flexibility and can attend in-person meetings when required. If you have the qualifications for this role, please apply, and we look forward to connecting with you.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should have hands-on M&A or transaction experience, strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills, and experience preparing transaction and financial materials. They should communicate confidently with clients and deal participants, manage multiple workstreams independently, demonstrate sound commercial judgment, and be interested in developing client relationships and originating transactions.