Sr Associate M&A Execution

Constellation Software (www.csisoftware.com) is a leading provider of software and services to a select group of public and private sector markets. We acquire, manage and build industry specific software businesses which provide specialized, mission-critical software solutions that address the particular needs of our customers. The Associate Director, Corporate Development/M&A, in Mississauga, ON, will lead evaluation of and execution on new investment opportunities, including valuation, negotiation, due diligence, and investment rationale and approvals, for a portfolio of Constellation Software’s Volaris Operating Group (www.volarisgroup.com).

THE COMPANY

Constellation Software (www.csisoftware.com) is a leading provider of software and services to a select group of public and private sector markets. We acquire, manage and build industry specific software businesses which provide specialized, mission-critical software solutions that address the particular needs of our customers.

THE POSITION

The Associate Director, Corporate Development/M&A, in Mississauga, ON, will lead evaluation of and execution on new investment opportunities, including valuation, negotiation, due diligence, and investment rationale and approvals, for a portfolio of Constellation Software’s Volaris Operating Group (www.volarisgroup.com). Responsibilities include:

• Researching, analyzing and evaluating new investment opportunities through industry research, competitor assessments, financial statement analysis and financial modeling
• Preparing internal investment presentations
• Developing detailed financial investment models depicting a company’s historical and projected financial results and constructing optimal transaction structures
• Conducting financial reporting to support decision making
• Assisting in managing and coaching a team of analysts
• Preparing commercial and operational due diligence
• Ad hoc operating projects alongside management
• Supporting capital structure management, including debt refinancing, tax planning and capital budgeting
• Assessing financial returns and risks for new investment opportunities
• Supporting negotiation of transaction documents, including IO’s, LOI’s, and SPA’s

THE CANDIDATE

• 5+ years of software (enterprise, B2B, SaaS) transaction execution experience in a corporate development/buyside acquisition role or related environment (investment banking, management consulting, private equity, venture capital, top-tier accounting, capital advisory, etc.)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with specific ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely and defend their validity to senior executive leadership, business unit leadership, and investment committee members.
• Aptitude to synthesize large amounts of information and to develop innovative solutions.
• Willingness and ability to travel (including international travel) as required up to 25%.
• Excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadline.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling, valuation, and business case building, including a working knowledge of accounting, tax, and legal concerns for M&A
• Business degree (MBA, BBA, BCom, etc.), preferably with a finance specialization or follow-on training (CBV, CFA, CA, etc.)
• Skills
• Strong work ethic, with an effective combination of business acumen, sound decision-making, and ability to act in a decisive, urgent, and committed way to achieve results.
• High level of self-motivation and keen sense of 'owning' and delivering on project deliverables.