Overview:

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

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.

Learn more about KPMG’s Corporate Finance practice here and careers in Deal Advisory here.

The opportunity:

Are you a talented leader 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 an Associate of Business Development, you will work closely with the Partners and Senior Vice President of Business Development to support the growth of one of the largest Deals practices in Canada.

What you will do:

• Develop new relationships with prospective clients in target sectors / markets.
• Research, plan and implement new target market initiatives to pursue potential clients
• Maintain databases of prospective target clients including private equity portfolio companies and other high priority targets in specific sectors
• Build a network of prospective clients which align with KPMG Corporate Finance’s strategic market coverage goals

What you bring to the role:

• 3+ years of proven business development, investment banking and/or private equity (M&A experience is a bonus)
• Proficiency with external information databases e.g., CapitalIQ, Pitchbook, Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters.
• Solid technical financial proficiency, including a good understanding of financial statements and general accounting principles
• Passion for establishing and maintaining client relationships, confident communication style with a desire to learn, strive for excellence, a forward thinker
• Ability to connect leaders with new business opportunities
• A commitment to continual learning, collaboration and taking on new responsibilities
• A self-starter who knows when to ask for guidance or support

KPMG Ontario Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $58,000 to $107,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills, & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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