Director, Mid-Market Mergers & Acquisitions

Job summary

The Director will lead mid-market M&A transactions from origination to closing while managing client relationships and pitch support. They are also responsible for mentoring junior staff and collaborating with internal banking partners to identify new business opportunities.

Job details

Job Description What is the opportunity?​ RBC’s Mid-Market M&A team advises private companies on divestitures, acquisitions, buyouts and carveouts. We are Canada’s largest dedicated Mid-Market M&A team within RBC’s Corporate Client Group in Commercial Banking. 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 as part of a dynamic team guided by Regional Leaders and supported by Associate Directors and Analysts. This role combines technical expertise, project and client relationship management, and leading small high-performing deal teams. Mobility This role requires occasional travel within the South-Central Montreal What will you do? Support Senior Directors and Managing Directors in originating, pitching and winning M&A mandates by building trust with entrepreneurial clients and leveraging RBC’s platform 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 (i.e., deal teams usually have 2–3 Associate Directors/Analysts contributing), fostering a culture of professionalism and excellence Expand your and RBC’s profile through internal and external networking and relationship-building with RBC partners, private equity firms, legal counsel, and tax advisors What do you need to succeed? Must have Bilingualism (English and French) required, as you will regularly serve our clients and do business with RBC partners and/or employees across Canada with English and French speaking needs 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 to develop connections with regional stakeholders (e.g., private equity, legal, tax advisors) 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? We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual. Ability to make a difference and lasting impact Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team Opportunities to do challenging work Job Skills Business Development, Corporate Development, Financial Analysis, Financial Valuation, M&A Advisory, Merger and Acquisition (M&A) Advisory, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Valuation Analysis Additional Job Details Address: 1 PLACE VILLE MARIE:MONTRÉAL City: Montréal Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2026-10-05 Application Deadline: 2026-10-16 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above Our Employment Opportunities At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all. Join our Talent Community Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you. Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com. RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. 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What you’ll do

The Director will lead mid-market M&A transactions from origination to closing while managing client relationships and pitch support. They are also responsible for mentoring junior staff and collaborating with internal banking partners to identify new business opportunities.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in private company M&A with a proven track record of executing transactions. Proficiency in both English and French is required, along with a deep understanding of Canadian accounting, valuation, legal, and tax principles.

Benefits

• Professional development
• Collaborative work environment
• Impactful work

Listed skills

• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Financial analysis
• Valuation analysis
• Business development
• Corporate development
• Project management
• Client relationship management
• Transaction execution
• Negotiation
• Financial modeling
• Strategic advisory
• Team leadership
• Networking
• Accounting principles
• Tax advisory
• Legal principles
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Building Trust
• Professionalism
• Complex Transactions
• Private Banking
• Corporate Development
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Marketing Materials
• Valuation Analysis
• Accounting
• Mergers And Acquisitions
• Business Development
• Customer Relationship Management
• Commercial Banking
• Capital Markets
• Certified Public Accountant
• Chartered Financial Analyst
• Communication
• Divestitures
• Financial Analysis
• Innovation
• Project Management
• Private Equity
• Wealth Management
• Relationship Building
• Master Of Business Administration (MBA)

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting
• Mergers and Acquisitions Manager
• Corporate Development Manager
• Finance Managers
• Financial and Investment Analysts

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