Intern, Corporate Development
Who we are:
Gildan is leading the way in apparel manufacturing, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, GOLDTOE®, and Peds®. We’ve spent the last four decades perfecting the art of respectful apparel making, and the last 20 years implementing sustainable initiatives throughout our business.
Founded in Canada, we now operate out of roughly 30 locations worldwide across 12 countries and sell our products in 60+ markets globally with $3 billion in sales. Together with more than 45,000 employees, we are united in our vision of Making Apparel Better®.Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.
The opportunity:
As a valuable member of the Corporate Development team, the intern will support all aspects of Gildan’s investment, acquisition and growth strategy. He/she will play an active role in the analysis of merger and acquisition opportunities, capital allocation decisions, developing Gildan’s corporate strategy, and supporting other strategic initiatives.The role reports into the Manager, Corporate Development.
The role- Support the development of Gildan’s corporate strategy plan
- Assist in the analysis and execution of M&A transactions
- Support post-acquisition integration
- Support the delivery of various strategic initiatives
- Lead analyses to support large capital investment decisions
- Prepare presentations for Executives and the Board of Directors
- Develop financial tools to evaluate the company's operational performance in strategic areas
- Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting (in pursuit or completed; other quantitative backgrounds will be considered, e.g., engineering)
- Previous work experience in investment banking, corporate development, corporate strategy, consulting or transaction advisory services preferred
- Strong financial background
- Ability to synthesize information and complex issues to make informed decisions
- Strong quantitative skills: able to build financial models for the company's operations and acquisition opportunities
- Performance-driven: embraces challenges with determination and perseverance
- Highly flexible with a sense of urgency
- Dependable: respects deadlines
- Superior working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong communicator: enjoys working with other individuals
- Communicates goals and ideas clearly and effectively
- Excellent written and oral skills in English and French
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What's in it for you:
- Join a leader in apparel manufacturing with strong safety and environmental standards
- Be part of a diverse workplace with fun workplace activities
- Benefit from continuous training opportunities
- Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages
We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Come as you are:
We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed.Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.
#FindYourFit at Gildan and tailor the future of your own career.