Job Summary:

The successful candidate will be a key member of our portfolio strategy team, supporting organic growth initiatives and M&A transactions across our portfolio. You can expect to work closely with our strategy team and business units on a variety of data-driven projects that guide strategic planning and investment decisions. The ideal candidate is someone who i) loves conducting research and synthesizing data into actionable insights; ii) prefers working in a small, highly collaborative team; and iii) can work on multiple projects simultaneously while effectively managing time and priorities.

Job Description:

The Company

Volaris Group, a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU), acquires, strengthens, and grows vertical market software companies enabling them to be clear leaders within their focused industry. We are not your typical private equity or strategic acquirer; we buy and hold our businesses forever and operate in a highly decentralized manner.

As a subset of Volaris Group, our dynamic portfolio is comprised of many growth-oriented companies, and we are actively acquiring new businesses to expand our market coverage. We are a small, nimble team within a large organization, offering flexibility and autonomy for career growth and development. Our team members are curious, humble, and extremely ambitious. They are our most important asset, and critical to our success, which is why we place a great emphasis on talent management and employee development.

The Position

The successful candidate will be a key member of our portfolio strategy team, supporting organic growth initiatives and M&A transactions across our portfolio. You can expect to work closely with our strategy team and business units on a variety of data-driven projects that guide strategic planning and investment decisions. The ideal candidate is someone who i) loves conducting research and synthesizing data into actionable insights; ii) prefers working in a small, highly collaborative team; and iii) can work on multiple projects simultaneously while effectively managing time and priorities.

Responsibilities will include:

• Conducting market research and data analysis to support organic growth projects by synthesizing information from various sources, and extracting key insights into clear and concise summaries

• Performing in-depth industry, trend, and market analysis to assess niche markets and shape business strategies

• Completing thorough market sizing of niche markets by compiling and validating lists of firms for TAM/SAM/SOM segmentation and highlighting trends within current customer base

• Conducting primary research for live M&A transactions, including market sizing, industry trends, and competitor analysis

• Assisting ongoing maintenance of competitor data and industry trends to inform strategic planning and support sales

• Leveraging research to create clear and compelling content for newsletters and blogs on topics such as industry insights, global economics, pricing strategies, and new developments in B2B sales

• Curating relevant news stories for target markets and presenting them in a clear, digestible format for senior leaders

Qualifications & Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree (preferably business, engineering, mathematics, or economics)

• Intellectually curious, and a self-starter with excellent organizational skills who can take ownership and get work done effectively in a fast-paced, remote environment 

• Genuine interest in conducting research, synthesizing information, and continuous learning

• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively – both verbally and in writing

• Highly collaborative and team-oriented

• Experience with web scraping and automating data collection processes is an asset

• Extremely comfortable working with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel

• Occasional international travel may be required

Selected applicants will be required to complete a small assignment as part of the interview process.

Interview process will be 3 rounds (initial HR screen, interview with Hiring Manager, interview with M&A and Strategy Director)

Worker Type:

Student (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Number of Openings Available:    

1