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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights on Valsoft Corporation in Montreal:

Exit Opportunities

  • Big 4 Valuation: If you have experience in financial reporting valuation, especially pre-transaction work, you can transition to banking or buy-side roles. Examples include Moelis Capital, VC, UBS, and Credit Suisse.
  • Industry-Specific Exits: Those working in financial sponsors have a higher chance of moving into PE, while those in Life Sciences might transition to CorpDev or boutique strategy consulting. Life Sciences also offers a path to VC.

Workload

  • Valuation Work: The workload can vary significantly based on the type of valuation work. Financial reporting valuation is more transferable and can lead to better exit opportunities compared to legal entity valuation work, which isn't as transferable.

Competitiveness to Break In

  • Skills and Background: A strong background, possibly including a CFA, can enhance your chances of breaking into competitive roles. Experience in specific industry verticals (e.g., TMT, Life Sciences) can also influence your exit opportunities.

For more detailed discussions and personal experiences, you might want to explore specific threads on Wall Street Oasis related to valuation roles and exit opportunities.

Sources: Q&A: Big Four Valuation Associate - Deciding Whether This Job Is Right For You, What're are realistic exit opps for Valuations (D&P, Big 4), Q&A: Big Four Valuation Associate - Deciding Whether This Job Is Right For You, MSF -->> Big 4 Valuation Q&A, Corporate M&A layoff... Pivoted back in the Valuation industry. Thoughts?

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Isn't this the CSI copycat started by the PornHub founders? Not sure I'd want to work there purely because of that hanging over your head... That said, they raised money from some Tiger Cubs because they're growing 20-30%+ topline with like $300m+ ARR and 90%+ retention. Pay is probably well below market but the title bumps are nice I suppose. I doubt it's a super competitive process to get hired there and it looks like junior churn isn't abnormal, exit ops are probably sub par unless you get in solid deal reps and even then probably MM IB/LMM PE best case.

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I interviewed there recently for a M&A director position but didn't get it. People seemed nice enough (maybe a little serious). Can't speak to junior levels, but for director they told me it is very sourcing heavy (i.e. expect 40+ outreaches a week and they track it which is micro-managey lol). Execute on what you source. 5 days in office but seemed casual otherwise. Comp was $175k CAD base + 60% bonus and no equity/stock was mentioned. Interview was investment recommendation on a previous business they bought (CIM provided). Hope that helps. 

 
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I interviewed there recently for a M&A director position but didn't get it. People seemed nice enough (maybe a little serious). Can't speak to junior levels, but for director they told me it is very sourcing heavy (i.e. expect 40+ outreaches a week and they track it which is micro-managey lol). Execute on what you source. 5 days in office but seemed casual otherwise. Comp was $175k CAD base + 60% bonus and no equity/stock was mentioned. Interview was investment recommendation on a previous business they bought (CIM provided). Hope that helps. 

Damn, $250k for D?  I used to work in Montreal IB and that's like less than half of Director pay lol (which is already like 30% less than US Director pay)

 

Wow that's in the dumps for pay even for a Canadian firm lol

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