Manager Deal Origination

• Build and manage a high-volume pipeline of proprietary M&A opportunities in the software vertical targeting transactions in the $50$100MM range

• Own outbound deal origination: cold and warm outreach via email phone LinkedIn and in-person at conferences and industry events

• Develop and maintain relationships with sell-side intermediaries bankers brokers and advisors at middle market and boutique M&A firms

• Identify qualify and engage directly with software company founders and owners who are not yet running a formal process

• Represent the firm professionally in all external interactions; you will be in rooms with CEOs investment bankers and M&A counsel

• Screen and prioritize inbound opportunities alongside the deal team

• Travel to trade shows conferences target company meetings and networking events including on short notice

• Maintain accurate pipeline tracking and activity reporting in CRM (Salesforce or equivalent)

• Partner with investment principals to refine targeting criteria develop thesis-driven outreach campaigns and iterate on sourcing strategy

Qualifications :

• 46 years of experience in investment banking (software/technology M&A strongly preferred) corporate development at a fund or PE-backed company or a senior business development role with direct M&A exposure

• A track record of closing deals not just a part of working on deals that closed but actually hands on closing them yourself.

• Genuine business development experience: email campaigns conference attendance cold outreach and relationship-building not just execution support

• Deep familiarity with middle market M&A mechanics deal structuring and the intermediary landscape

• Exceptional interpersonal skills you are charismatic credible and comfortable representing a firm at the highest levels

• A scrappy self-starting mentality; you set your own pace and it is fast

• Bachelors degree from a top-tier university

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time