What is the opportunity? RBC’s Mid-Market M&A team advises private companies on divestitures, acquisitions, buyouts and carveouts. We are Canada’s largest dedicated Mid-Market M&A team within RBC’s Corporate Client Group in Commercial Banking. As Senior Director, you will build on and lead RBC’s M&A presence in Winnipeg, driving growth across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. This senior role combines strategic leadership, client relationship management, and end-to-end transaction execution. What will you do? Originate, pitch, and win M&A mandates by building trust with entrepreneurial clients and leveraging RBC’s platform Advise business owners on complex transactions, guiding them through negotiation and closing processes Partner with Commercial Banking, Wealth Management, Private Banking and Capital Markets teams to identify opportunities and strengthen RBC’s brand Lead mandates from origination to close, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to accounting, legal, and tax standards Mentor and supervise junior staff, fostering a culture of professionalism and excellence Expand RBC’s profile through external networking and relationship-building with private equity firms, legal counsel and tax advisors What You Bring Must have 10+ years in private company M&A with a proven track record of originating and closing Mid-Market transactions along with deep understanding of Canadian accounting, valuation, legal, and tax principles in M&A contexts Established connections with regional stakeholders (e.g., private equity, legal, tax advisors) and ability to build and sustain client relationships, lead pitches, and manage transactions independently Exceptional written and verbal skills for crafting pitches and presenting to stakeholders Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and committed to delivering value-added advice with integrity Willingness and ability to travel within Manitoba and Saskatchewan as needed Nice to have Advanced degree and/or professional credentials (e.g., MBA, CPA, CFA, CBV) or equivalent experience What’s in it for you? We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual. Ability to make a difference and lasting impact Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team Opportunities to do challenging work Job Skills Business Development, Corporate Development, Financial Valuation, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Advisory, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Relationship Management, Valuation Analysis Additional Job Details Location: 220 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: Application Deadline: #J-18808-Ljbffr