Business Development Associate - MA
Business Development Associate - MA
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Job Description
Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100/500/1000 companies to small and midsized organizations in Canada/US.
Our client is large publicly traded software company with operations in 36 countries world wide and revenue exceeding $13 billion. They specialize in the acquisition of B2B software companies as well as the design/implementation/support of various B2B software across a wide range of industries spanning the world.
Currently we are searching for a Business Development Associate M&A to help grow target software technology verticals for potential M&A activities.
Role : Business Development Associate Mergers and Acquisitions
Location: Mississauga ON (hybrid 2/3 days onsite)
Type: Permanent
Salary : $/year Commission bonus vacation discounted company equity purchase other company perks
Start Date: ASAP
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a Business Development Associate M&A to source and manage acquisition opportunities from inception to completion. Reporting to the Group Leader this pivotal role encompasses lead generation valuation negotiation due diligence and securing investment approvals contributing to the execution of our global capital deployment strategy.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with senior management to identify qualify and execute acquisitions aligned with strategic goals. This includes nurturing relationships with prospects and intermediaries through various channels.
This role is ideal for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset high integrity exceptional communication and analytical skills who thrive in dynamic fastpaced environments. The position offers the opportunity to take initiative and lead significant responsibilities in a hybrid fulltime capacity based in Toronto.
The ideal candidate possesses at least 3 years of relevant M&A experience including expertise in financial modeling due diligence negotiation and investment approval with background in software companies private equity or B2B startups considered an advantage.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Development
- Identify vertical market software businesses aligned with strategic metrics and maintain a robust proprietary database.
- Build and nurture longterm relationships with business owners shareholders and intermediaries through meaningful dialogues.
- Lead prospecting campaigns using LinkedIn email calls trade shows and inperson meetings.
- Progress opportunities through the pipeline in collaboration with the M&A business development team.
M&A Execution
- Gather analyze and present target company financial information. Prepare internal investment presentations and reports.
- Manage acquisition transactions from initial evaluation through to integration
- Responsible for financial modeling due diligence negotiation investment approval and postclose monitoring for multiple M&A transactions per year
- Work in collaboration with other M&A professionals and cross functional experts (IT technology HR Legal Finance) on each transaction through due diligence to integration phase
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3 years of experience in M&A with expertise in transaction execution including financial modeling valuation due diligence and negotiation
- 3 years of experience in business/corporate development investment banking at a boutique firm PE firm or B2B start up
- Bachelors degree or equivalent in Business Accounting Economics or related field is preferred but not required.
- Strong understanding of accounting tax and legal considerations for M&A.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey concepts concisely and defend recommendations to executive leadership.
- Highly organized detailoriented and capable of managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Adaptable and flexible with an ability to respond to changing work priorities pressure and demands
- Ability to travel (1025% of the time)
Employment Type
Full Time
