Job Specifications
A dynamic organization in the global software and technology sector is seeking a Director, Mergers & Acquisitions to join their team. This role offers full deal ownership, senior leadership exposure, and long-term growth potential, and is ideal for professionals with a strong background in buy-side M&A, valuation, and financial analysis.
About The Role
Reporting into senior investment leadership, this role is responsible for leading acquisition opportunities from initial outreach through closing. You will play a key part in evaluating businesses, shaping investment strategy, and driving transaction execution across a diversified portfolio of software companies.
What You’ll Do
Lead full-cycle M&A transactions from NDA to close, including analysis, valuation, diligence, and preparation of investment materials.
Conduct early assessments of potential targets through conversations with founders and review of preliminary information.
Build detailed financial models and develop investment memorandums, diligence reports, and executive-ready materials.
Develop and maintain relationships with business owners, advisors, institutional sellers, and external stakeholders.
Prepare, structure, and negotiate indicative offers and LOIs.
Coordinate cross-functional teams during later-stage diligence and manage all aspects of transaction execution.
Collaborate with senior leaders in a high-performance investment environment.
What You Bring
7+ years of experience in corporate development, private equity, or investment banking, preferably with buy-side execution.
Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and valuation skills.
Strong communication and relationship-building abilities with comfort engaging senior executives.
Ability to manage multiple active processes with precision and attention to detail.
Collaborative mindset suited to a driven, performance-oriented team culture.
Willingness to travel occasionally.
Why Join
You will join a dynamic, growth-oriented investment group with strong deal flow and meaningful opportunities for long-term advancement. The team is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and highly engaged across strategy, valuation, and execution. This role provides the chance to build deep investment expertise inside a stable, well-capitalized organization.
About the Company
Kassen Recruitment is a boutique recruitment firm specializing in finance and accounting placements across Canada.
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