Director, Valuations Financial Instruments

About the role

PwC Canada is hiring a Director for its Valuations Financial Instruments advisory line of service in Toronto. The role sits within the Deals practice, which gives strategic advice on mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and restructuring. It follows the departure of a valued team member and ensures continuity of the practice.

Key responsibilities

• Provide valuations of financial instruments such as debentures with embedded derivatives, options, structure products, contingent considerations, management equity plans, commodity contracts, private credits and venture capital.
• Lead valuations teams, coach and support team development and share technical knowledge across the national and global PwC network.
• Build credibility with existing clients by demonstrating subject matter expertise.
• Contribute to pursuit teams and proposal development, including tailored approaches and methodologies.
• Lead business development efforts to grow and expand the practice.

Required profile

• Master of Mathematical Finance (or equivalent) and a strong academic background in a quantitative or finance discipline (Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Financial Engineering or another relevant postgraduate degree).
• Experience in valuations, leveraged finance, banking and risk management.
• Deep knowledge of mathematical models used to price securities and of private investments and capital markets.
• Considerable experience as a team leader, supervising diverse teams and coaching staff with timely written and verbal feedback.
• Proactive ownership of tasks and outcomes, and experience preparing and coordinating written and verbal materials.
• CFA, FRM or PRM certification is an asset.

Required skills

• Asset valuation, derivative valuation, capital modeling and corporate finance.
• Software such as Capital IQ, Bloomberg, AtRisk, Crystal Ball and FINCAD is considered an asset.

What we offer

• Salary range of $147,300 - $197,300, with possible variable incentive pay programs.
• A total rewards package described by the employer's Talent Acquisition team.