M&A Associate

Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies their employees and customers. We are on a mission to acquire build and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical recent years Banyan was named the #1 fastest-growing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders Banyan focuses on a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.

Job Profile:

This is an exciting opportunity to become a key contributor of a lean high-energy high-volume M&A team. The core activities will resemble that of a technology-focused corporate development team or private equity firm. The Associate will take on critical functions within the deal origination diligence and transaction processes and will have a measurable impact on the organization. The experience will be unique and rewarding with the Associate being exposed to new industries business models valuation methods research techniques and C-level executives.

Location: Amsterdam Netherlands

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Banyans M&A and the executive team to source and evaluate acquisitions.
• Lead conversations with owners advisors and bankers with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.
• Prepare and analyze financial and non-financial information valuation and operational models.
• Drive the entire M&A process including conducting detailed financial sales marketing and operational diligence; drafting investment memorandums for board approval; and crafting integration strategy.
• Manage diligence processes and engage with internal/ external legal technology HR and tax.
• Assist in the finance operations and integration of newly acquired businesses.

Qualifications for success:

• Strong academic record from a competitive institution with a degree in Business or Finance
• Minimum 4 years of M&A experience working in private equity investment banking transaction advisory corporate development or a software specific industry.
• Expertise in building financial models and proficiency in preparing thoughtfully structured analysis.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills with the ability to converse with senior executives.
• Ambitious career goals with the ability to work flexible hours to grow within a fast-growing organization.
• A strong understanding of technology and a passion for the software industry.
• Must have fluency in English and Dutch and/or Belgian

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