Mizuho | Greenhill – Investment Banking M&A Associate

Greenhill Overview

Greenhill, acquired by Mizuho Financial Group in 2023, is part of the Mizuho Americas Corporate and Investment Bank. The firm focuses on strategic and financial advice on major mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and financings for corporations, partnerships, institutions and governments worldwide.
Toronto office was established in 2006; the Toronto team consists of 12 investment banking professionals including three senior bankers. The Canadian practice advises clients in diverse industries such as consumer/retail, industrials, real estate, technology, media, communications, business services, and others.

Greenhill Canada seeks an experienced Investment Banking Associate (1st or 2nd year) to join the generalist M&A advisory team in Toronto. The Associate will be a core member of the Greenhill Canada team and will be directly involved in the design, structuring, and execution of mergers & acquisitions. The Associate is expected to understand industry trends, contribute to pitch and deal materials, and support senior bankers in client relationship development.

• Conduct extensive quantitative economic, industry, and company research and analysis.
• Develop detailed valuation models of individual private and public companies, as well as merged entities.
• Prepare highly technical client presentations and materials focused on quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Assist in the evaluation, preparation, due diligence, and execution of M&A transactions, including the preparation of process marketing materials (e.g., Confidential Information Memoranda).
• Help develop and sustain client relationships and support senior bankers with idea generation.

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of investment banking, corporate finance, and/or M&A experience at a top-tier investment bank, or an MBA concentrating in Finance with relevant pre‑MBA/post‑MBA investment banking experience.
• Experience in the execution of M&A transactions and process management.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of information and develop innovative ideas or product solutions.
• Strong multi-project management skills.
• Judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Creativity and intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a team.

The base salary for an Associate ranges from C $175,000 to C $210,000 per year, depending on experience and seniority. In addition, successful candidates are eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and team performance, resulting in a competitive all‑in compensation for top performers.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full‑time basis. Mizuho | Greenhill does not sponsor work‑visa or employment‑based immigration sponsorship for this position.

NOTE:

This description may be modified or expanded by Greenhill over time.

Greenhill is an equal‑opportunity employer.