First Nations/Inuit/Métis Candidates: Senior Associate, M&A Transaction Services (National)

Job Type: Permanent

Requisition ID: 127235

Primary Location: Toronto, ON

All Available Locations: Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Fredericton, NB; Halifax, NS; Moncton, NB; Montreal, QC; Ottawa, ON; Saint John, NB; St. John's, NL; Toronto, ON; Vancouver, BC; Winnipeg, MB

Our Purpose and Reconciliation Action Plan

At Deloitte, our commitment is fueled by a purpose to create a meaningful impact for our clients, our people, and our communities by facilitating access to knowledge. For nearly three decades, we have collaborated with Indigenous leaders, communities, and organizations, investing our time and professional skills. Our goal is to dismantle barriers, whether in education or employment, in order to construct an inclusive and sustainable future for all.

Rooted in a vast community of Indigenous and ally voices and underscored by our recent achievement of a Silver level certification in the PAIR program from the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business, we persistently work towards advancing reconciliation. This commitment permeates all facets of our firm and is steered by our comprehensive Reconciliation Action Plan .

What will your typical day look like?

In this role you will initially co-coordinate and perform financial due diligence, as well as perform buy and sell side advisory services. In addition, candidates will be expected to work as part of full-service Deloitte diligence team, liaising and building relationships with multiple different collaborators on an agreed scope of work. This includes developing an understanding of targeted businesses and its drivers and interpreting and analyzing information memoranda, business plans and publicly available information. Candidates will also prepare quality of earnings assessments and report potential key issues for our clients including identification of risks or price affecting valuation and integration considerations. Some of the team members choose to specialize in an industry as well.

About The Team

The Transaction Services team is a collaborative group that creates value for clients undergoing a merger, acquisition or divestiture.

Our team is growing. It supports our clients in all stages of the M&A lifecycle through our One-Deloitte approach. We engage on deals of all sizes in in diverse industries. The team has successfully closed deals, small and large, serving mid-market private and public sector clients, in all industries, in Canada and internationally. We are a group of collaborative, autonomous and amazing people who value client service excellence while having FUN and supporting the career growth of one another.

Our Indigenous community consists of Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) employees working in several different service lines at the firm. On top of participating in and celebrating Indigenous cultures in the workplace, our Indigenous community helps provide invaluable advice to the different areas of the firm on advancing reconciliation in a corporate setting.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

• Self-identifies as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuk, Métis)
• Experience working with Indigenous communities in Canada considered an asset
• 2-5 years of work experience required, of which 1 year in M&A transaction services is an asset
• Completed undergraduate degree with outstanding academic credentials and completion or near completion of a CPA or other accounting designation is required; Second designation (i.e. CBV, CFA, etc.) is considered an asset but not required
• Enjoys problem-solving through numbers and analysis and building relationships with team and client
• Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
  
  

Benefits

At Deloitte, we recognize the pivotal role a supportive and inclusive workplace plays in the well-being and success of our team members. As part of our steadfast commitment to fostering a healthy work-life balance and acknowledging the diverse needs of our employees, we extend a range of unique benefits, in addition to the standard health, dental, and pension offerings. These include:

• Paid Indigenous Cultural Days: Deloitte values the importance of cultural connections. Our Indigenous team members are provided with paid Indigenous Cultural Days, allowing them to celebrate their culture without needing to take personal time off.
• Mental Health Support: Prioritizing mental health and well-being, we offer $4000 in mental health support ensuring a holistic approach to mental well-being.
• Wellness Dollars: Deloitte provides $1300 in wellness dollars to each employee every year, which can be dedicated to Indigenous wellness-related benefits, such as traditional medicines and healers.
• Flexible Ways of Work: Whether you prefer working remotely from home or in our offices, our roles are designed to accommodate your preferences. Remote work allows you to stay in your community and work tax-exempt for those who qualify. Many of our offices also feature designated smudge rooms, and Downie Wenjack Legacy Spaces. Please note this specific role is a hybrid role, requiring a mix of in-person and remote work.
• Indigenous Employee Resource Groups: Explore our diverse communities at Deloitte, such as the Indigenous and Allies Community, Indigenous Community, and the Indigenous Professional Circle. These inclusive spaces are designed for Indigenous team members to regularly connect, attend events, and share experiences.
  
  

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $58,000 - $106,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. Some representative examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, 38+ days off (including 10 firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days"), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

The next step is yours

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative.

We encourage you to connect with us at [email protected] if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or [email protected] for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

By applying to this job you will be assessed against the Deloitte Global Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards to provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte experience globally.

Deloitte Canada has 30 offices with representation across most of the country. We acknowledge our offices reside on traditional, treaty and unceded territories as part of Turtle Island and is still home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. We are all Treaty people.