Corporate Development Associate Jobs

Description

Apryse is looking for an experienced Associate to join the corporate development team in Vancouver and be a key part in driving inorganic growth through active sourcing and executing of a range of M&A initiatives and strategic partnerships for Apryse. The role will require conducting industry research on adjacent markets, financial modelling, valuation analyses, due diligence, creation of strategic presentations & recommendations, acquisition/partnership term sheets and contract negotiations. The Associate will report to the VP Corporate Development and engage with Apryse’s most senior leaders on a frequent basis, and entails combining the elements of strategy, M&A, and transaction management across an innovative and fast-moving technology space. The ideal candidate is an innovative, creative, analytical and strategic thinker, who enjoys solving complex problems, and works effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, constantly-evolving setting.

The corporate development team at Apryse is integral to driving growth and making a big impact on our future. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly acquisitive company with a strong M&A mandate. Over the last three years, we have made 13 strategic acquisitions located worldwide and there are many more to come!

Responsibilities:

● Originate and screen acquisition targets that meet Apryse’s strategic criteria.

● Build and maintain a pipeline of key targets that are in-line with the Company’s long-term goals and M&A strategy.

● Evaluate potential acquisition targets with a focus on strategic fit, financial performance, retention metrics and forecast using valuation methodologies.

● Support due diligence work streams for all stakeholders to closing, post acquisition performance tracking and integration planning as needed.

● Prepare pro-forma financial models for acquisitions, including complex cash flow modelling and various scenario analyses.

● Assist in preparation of internal discussion documents and board materials for M&A opportunities.

● Build and maintain a keen awareness of tech market landscape including emerging startup companies, market shares, relative competitive advantage and business models.

● Present views effectively and in a compelling manner, and adapt approach to specific target audiences.

● Learn and maintain an in-depth understanding of Apryse’s business, including Apryse product and services capabilities, competitive advantages, customer/market areas, competitors, and corporate development and acquisition strategies, as to enable effective involvement as part of the corporate development team at Apryse.

Preferred Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree with a focus in finance, business, or related field.

● 3+ years experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, venture investing in technology sectors, or broad business experience.

● Experience identifying, developing, analyzing, and successfully executing M&A transactions from end-to-end.

● Tech-savvy, entrepreneurial attitude with a passion for working in a fast-paced technology company.

● Highly-effective problem solver with strong business, commercial and financial acumen, analytical and strategic thinking with excellent written and oral communications skills.

● Impeccable attention to detail with very strong research, financial modelling and analytical abilities.

● Strong teamwork with ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

● Personable and approachable relationship builder with solid communication skills, capable of establishing and building rapport remotely with acquisition targets.

● Expertise in creating business cases, and conducting company and industry due diligence to support investment or strategic business development activities.

● Good listener with outstanding interpersonal influencing qualities, with a natural consultative style.

● Passionate about technology, with a deep understanding of tech landscape and key trends.

● Highly organized and able to self-motivate and work independently in an autonomous environment.

Assets

● Fluent in other languages.

● A good sense of humour!

Benefits

● Competitive compensation commensurate with experience & qualifications.

● Excellent work-life balance with a flexible remote work environment.

● A comprehensive extended benefits package including health, dental and vision for you and your family that starts from day one.

● A great team environment and resources, supporting you to do the best work of your life and providing unlimited career growth potential.

● Highly autonomous and entrepreneurial environment.

● Bi-weekly lunches and monthly socials.

● Annual recurring WFH allowance for you to purchase items you need for your home office.

● On going support for learning development so you can continue to master your craft.

● Diverse and inclusive workplace where we all learn from each other.

Company Description

Apryse is the industry-leading provider of document software development (SDK) technology powering everything from traditional desktop software to innovative web and mobile applications. With a broad international portfolio of combined companies, products, and leading technologies, we are actively changing the way the world works with documents to make work better and life simpler.

We are also a fast-growing company, chosen as one of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers of 2022 by Mediacorp Canada Inc and selected among Canada’s best employers for recent graduates with its addition to the 2022 Career Directory.

Since having secured a $95M strategic growth investment in 2019, we have grown from approximately 50 employees to over 370, made 13 acquisitions, and in 2021, Thoma Bravo, the top private investment firm in the world for software, came on board with another strategic growth investment.

Customers like IBM, Autodesk, DocuSign, Boeing, Microsoft (and many more!) come to us to realize their web and mobile strategies for document management, editing, and collaboration as the #1-ranked commercial document SDK of choice for companies worldwide. As a result, you can find our document technology in thousands of solutions, including those of household names, used by millions across virtually every industry. Our XODO app alone has 25M unique installs -- and counting -- and the highest ratings among PDF productivity apps on the largest online app marketplaces.

Internally, we foster an atmosphere of opportunity, growth, and success for every individual amidst an exciting and challenging entrepreneurial culture. Career progression is based on merit, not tenure. Every member of our vibrant team is empowered to be a contributor, innovator, and successful leader.

Ready to join our team?

If you are interested in helping Apryse deliver on its commitments and taking your career to the next level, we invite you to apply online now.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

Thank you for your interest in Apryse!