Director, M&A

Director of M&A CMG is seeking a Director of M&A to join our Corporate Development team. This is a full-time position. The team is responsible for identifying and executing potential M&A opportunities and partnerships for CMG, as well as assisting in post-M&A value creation.
ResponsibilitiesEssential Responsibilities The successful candidate will work as part of the Corporate Development team, under the direction of the VP of Corporate Development as well as with other members of the CMG Group SLT to lead and execute different inorganic initiatives.
Responsibilities include the following:
Oversee the M&A execution process, including post-LOI deal negotiation, legal management, due diligence and closing.
Lead, plan, conduct and support diligence activities across all functional areas.
Asure a well-executed and timely close of transactions.
Assist in negotiations to ensure the most favorable terms and ensure organizational objectives are met.
Assist in identifying, evaluating, and cultivating acquisition and strategic partnership opportunities.
Develop significant in-depth industry insights that allow for proper consideration of opportunities and risks. The role includes translating these insights into fact-based and well-reasoned insights on valuation and structural impact to CMG.
Oversee post-acquisition reviews and monitor post-acquisition performance tracking.
Role includes hands-on modelling and financial analysis of M&A transactions and business partnerships.
Help build and maintain a pipeline of opportunities to deploy capital using Salesforce as a primary database and collaborate with business unit leaders in identifying M&A and strategic partnership opportunities.
Develop and maintain relationships with key industry players, investment bankers, founders, private equity firms and other relevant stakeholders.
Collaborate with internal teams for technical product assessments.
The role would be expected to involve deep collaboration with the VP of Corporate Development – including some crossover of responsibilities, including in areas like valuation, thesis generation, deal tactics and more.
The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.
Special Requirements Must be able to travel internationally and hold a valid passport.
Willingness to work in a deadline driven environment, ensuring negotiations continue as needed.
Location Calgary strongly preferred. Remote candidates will be considered if no local candidates are available.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
Required Skills
Knowledge & Skills
Strong financial modeling, valuation, data analysis and due diligence skills.
Building powerful presentations.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Quick learner;
able to research and understand new industries and economic models as required.
Preferred Skills
Experience
5-8 years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity or Buyside M&A.
Material experience in due diligence and integration of acquisitions.
Experience preparing and presenting investment memos and investor presentations.
Experience with M&A in software or energy vertical is an asset.
Experience with international/global organization preferred.
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