Valsoft continues to grow, and we are looking to hire an ambitious, highly motivated and driven Senior M&A Associate to continue our journey of global expansion!
The successful Senior M&A Associate will work in an extremely entrepreneurial environment and will be responsible for building highly successful relationships with software business owners, brokers, and the like, with the ultimate goal of capital deployment and investment.
You will be a full-cycle M&A professional with salesmanship and charisma for business development activities but also have analytical and financial authority to manage and execute the due diligence process. This is an incredible opportunity to manage, invest, and deploy large capital at an extremely fast pace, with the potential to eventually build, grow, and manage an M&A team.
Here is a little window into our company: At Valsoft, our mission is to acquire, nurture and grow vertical market software businesses that deliver mission-critical solutions in their niche markets. Since our founding in 2015, we've acquired over 85+ businesses, and our global family now comprises more than 2,800 employees across 20+ countries. Our unique model fosters an environment of rapid growth, providing you with unparalleled opportunities to shape your career.
Our motto is “Be Humble, Stay Hungry!”
The successful candidates will live anywhere within commutable distance of our office in Montreal, working in an On-site work model!
What your day will look like:
- Identify M&A targets that align with Valsoft’s growth objectives, aiming to generate $200M+ in buyable revenue opportunities per quarter
- Employ a proactive approach, reaching out to potential targets through various channels, conducting exploratory calls, and fostering relationships with owners and sell-side advisors
- Evaluate and assess target acquisitions against Valsoft's criteria and determine realistic valuation expectations
- Conduct a comprehensive pre-acquisition due diligence encompassing both commercial and financial aspects in collaboration with the Montreal team
- Negotiate deal terms, ultimately aiming to achieve $15-20M per year in acquired revenues with the support of the Investment Partner
- Perform other related duties as assigned
About You:
- At least a Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related quantitative field is essential
- 2-4 years + of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, M&A, or Corporate Development within a Capital Market setting is essential
- An MBA would be advantageous
- Strong business development and financial analysis skills, including building financial models
- Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time
- CFA or CIIA (asset)
- Familiarity with a buy-and-build model and experience/knowledge in VMS, software, and technology
- Demonstrated thirst for learning about different businesses in diverse industries
- Possesses a growth mindset, consistently seeking personal and process improvement
- Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain genuine, long-term relationships
- Entrepreneurial mindset, capable of independently navigating challenges and setting up operations in new countries
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the potential to build, grow, and manage a local team in the future
- At least a professional level of English, both written and verbal, is essential
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
Why Choose Us:
- Join one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies, that to date has acquired 85+ software companies since 2015 (25 in 2023), offering fast-paced career development
- Lead global expansion efforts, directly shaping the future of mission-critical software businesses
- Manage, invest, and deploy large capital quickly, aiming for $15-20M in annual acquired revenues
- Seize the potential not only to manage but also to build and grow an M&A team in the future
- Valsoft is committed to providing an environment where ambitious professionals can shape their career trajectory
Benefits:
- Free lunch in the office
- Global meetups
- Competitive base salary with uncapped bonus
- Flexible working hours
- Annual wellness benefit
- Training reimbursement program
- Free parking for all employees
Join our dynamic environment where innovation, strategic thinking, and collaboration are the pillars of success. Your contributions will directly impact Valsoft's growth trajectory as we continue to expand our global footprint.
For further information about Valsoft Corporation, you can visit our websites at www.valsoftcorp.com
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.