AGI – Aggrowth International
Position Title: Corporate Development and Sustainability Co-Op Student
Department: Corporate Development
Division: Corporate
Location: Toronto
About AGI
AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company with over 4,200 employees and over 30 global manufacturing locations. AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities. AGI is a public company and is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker AFN.
The Opportunity
As a Co-op Student in Corporate Development and Global Sustainability, you will play a key role in advancing various strategic Corporate Development and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Focus areas in Corporate Development include the identification and valuation of acquisition targets, targeted transaction / partnership due diligence, and development of global business strategies. In Global Sustainability, you will support the execution of AGI’s sustainability strategy and related initiatives, data collection and reporting at the corporate-level. This includes supporting initiatives for ESG topics such as the management of AGI’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy usage, expanding diversity & inclusion and responsible supply chain efforts, among others.
This is a 4-month Co-Op term set to commence in May 2023. You can read more about AGI’s sustainability and corporate development efforts here(https://www.aggrowth.com/en-us/investors/Presentations)
The Team
The Co-op will work closely with the Senior Manager of Global Sustainability and the Manager of Corporate Development with frequent interactions with senior members of the Corporate Development team. They will be required to interact with teams across AGI’s global operations with a focus on Canada and the United States dedicated to manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, and corporate offices.
Responsibilities
Corporate Development
- Support merger and acquisition project efforts including valuation analysis, due diligence, structuring, documentation and project management
- Prepare acquisition-related documentation including internal and external presentations, financial models, and valuation analysis
- Develop and prepare market insights, establish competitive landscapes with the goal of identifying strategic partners and actionable strategic initiatives
- Communicate strategies and strategic topics to a wide variety of stakeholders and leaders
Sustainability
- Assist with the planning, delivery, and monitoring of various ESG initiatives
- Assist with ESG data collection and analysis including coordinating data collection with facilities on specific ESG topics, designing dashboards, and developing presentations to enable evidence-based decision making
- Conduct market research on ESG industry trends, best practices, and external reporting frameworks and standards
- Contribute to creating internal progress updates for senior management and support the development of internal reports, presentations, and business cases
- Support the development of external communications and the preparation of AGI’s sustainability report including liaising with facility leaders to obtain key inputs
- Support in responding to information requests from sustainability rating agencies
Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications
Enrolled in a post-secondary program such as business, economics, engineering, sustainability, environmental studies, or related field
Demonstrated experience and interest in sustainability topics (e.g., energy management, GHG emissions, diversity and inclusion, etc.) through past internships, research projects and/ or coursework
Demonstrated technical skills, modelling capabilities, and understanding of finance and accounting principles
Excellent research and business writing skills with the ability to synthesize information and communicate complex topics
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Excellent problem solving, organizational and communication skills with strong attention to detail
Enjoy working in an ever-changing, collaborative, and fast-paced environment - Preferred Qualifications
Some experience in sustainability, investment banking, private equity, or corporate role in a mergers & acquisition / valuation function
Experience in corporate strategy development and execution
Familiarity with PowerBI
AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.