M&A (Analyst / Senior Analyst / Associate)

Location: Preference for Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal, but open to remote candidates (within North America).

Harris’ public safety portfolio is looking for an M&A professional to help support our acquired growth strategy. The position is a true full-stack role, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to add-value across the entire acquisition lifecycle (researching, meeting with prospects, analyzing & crafting theses, & conducting diligence). This is a great opportunity to join a prolific acquirer and learn from the highly successful acquisition culture of Constellation Software.

We don’t believe there is a “one size fits all” profile for this position, but are particularly excited to speak with candidates who have progressive experience in one or a combination of the following functions:
•    Investment sourcing/origination
•    Investment Banking, Management Consulting, Corporate Development, Big 4 Accounting / Transaction Services
•    Growth/GTM (early/growth stage or sponsor-backed)
•    Chief of Staff/Strategy (early/growth stage or sponsor-backed)

Qualifications and Skills
•    Experience: direct experience in M&A, transaction advisory, management consulting, or investment banking. A strong understanding of software & VMS is an asset. 
•    Education: bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record
•    Financial literacy and analytical ability: ability to interpret financial statements, build financial models, and perform thorough and thoughtful analysis.
•    Communication and interpersonal skills: articulate communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills, capable of clearly conveying our investment philosophy and value proposition.
•    Organizational discipline: strong planning and prioritization; meticulous detail orientation; ability to manage multiple parallel opportunities.
•    Self starter with integrity: proactive, resourceful and able to work independently; high E.Q.