We are looking for a Business Development Analyst for our Mergers & Acquisitions team. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic energetic self-starter, driven to perform, results-oriented and enjoys being on the phone. The position requires excellent social skills, a high level of organization, and being detail oriented. You should be a collaborative individual who can work easily with a team. 

As an important member of our M&A team, you will drive our acquisition activities by sourcing and executing acquisitions of vertical-market-software companies by: 

• Creatively identifying vertical market software businesses meeting our strategic criteria and specific metrics

• Driving long-term engagement with stakeholders and financial advisors in meaningful dialogue on corporate growth and shareholder liquidity

• Maintaining and building a proprietary database of industry contacts

• Developing and conducting prospecting campaigns through email, outbound calling and in-person meetings

• Gathering, analyzing, and presenting acquisition target information to senior M&A team members

• Assist the later stages of the M&A process as appropriate: performing market research, creating company presentations, drafting letters of intent, conducting due diligence 

You will have an opportunity to add value through the entire M&A cycle, working with a driven, high-energy M&A team and senior leaders within our organization. We offer a unique opportunity to build your career in the software industry. 

THE PERSON 

You are driven to perform, are results-oriented, have an attention for detail, are highly organized and are willing to work variable hours. You have excellent social skills, a warm phone manner, and are an energetic self-starter. You are a collaborative individual, who can work easily with a team. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ideally 2-4 years of professional experience 

• Excellent academic performance in an undergraduate Business/Finance/Economics degree (i.e. BBA, BCom, etc.) 

• Excellent communication, planning, organization, and time management skills

• Financial statement literacy

• Prior sales experience or business development experience in a software business is preferred

• Preference given to those with relevant M&A work/internship experience (i.e. strategy/corporate development, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, etc.)