M&A Corporate Development Manager

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead the business development teams efforts for the Portfolio

• Develop strategies for outreach for the M&A team to initiate and strengthen relationships with target companies

• Conduct industry market research build and maintain an in-depth market mapping of vertical market software companies

• Build a business development engine that fills a pipeline of qualified acquisition targets

• Represent the Portfolio by engaging in dialogue with software company owners/executives financial advisors investment bankers and private equity firms while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality integrity and professionalism

• Identify manage and participate in industry events with the intent to build C-level relationships

• Obtain financial and operational information from business owners brokers and banks and update the proprietary CRM system

• Assist the Portfolio M&A deal team with acquiring companies

• Develop M&A business development team members

Education and Qualifications

• Strong academic performance and a Business/Finance/Economics degree

• 6 8 years of experience in a business development/lead generation role ideally in a B2B environment.

• Experience in M&A business development or a leadership position within a vertical market software company is an asset

• Experience in managing a team of business development professionals

• Strong business acumen is required to understand underlying business drivers and comfort with technical tools and systems

• Experience in leading and managing a business development team

• Excellent Excel skills and strong PowerPoint skills with strong CRM experience.

• Interested in conducting thoughtful analysis and concise presentations that will be delivered to senior executives both internally and to target companies

• High-quality decision-making strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to grasp new concepts quickly while dealing with ambiguity and imperfect data

• Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task between various ongoing responsibilities

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills with the confidence and polish to speak with business owners senior executives and external professional firms

• Strong understanding of technology and the software industry is an asset

• Ability to travel domestic and international 25% of the time

Personality

To be successful in this role youre ambitious highly motivated and comfortable taking ownership. Were looking for someone who is truly self-directedyoull be leading the way and helping drive the teams success.

Youll be part of building something unique from the ground up and will play a key role in shaping not only the work itself but also how the team celebrates achievements reaches milestones and creates lasting impact. This is a pivotal role and with it comes real freedom and autonomy to help build a strong teamand to grow and succeed yourself.

If youre excited about creating something from the beginning within a well-established portfolio please send your application to: Talent Acquisition Director Susanne Guld

You will be based in Toronto and be working hybrid with access to our office in downtown Toronto.

CA$120K/yr - CA$150K/yr

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