Head of M&A & Corporate Growth

Corel Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 416,000 - 472,000; Full time

Job summary

Corel Corporation, a leading software platform, is seeking an experienced deal-maker to own and execute the company’s M&A pipeline across multiple markets. You will source targets, build financial models, draft LOIs, and coordinate negotiations through to close.

You will develop investment theses, prepare board-ready materials, and work with senior leadership and Vector Capital to shape Corel’s growth strategy. This is a high-impact, global role requiring strong leadership and fast decisions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience across investment banking, private equity, venture/growth investing, and/or corporate development.
• Direct deal execution experience from sourcing through close.
• Strong financial modeling skills including LBO and Merger Models.
• Genuine interest in consumer software roll-ups and tech businesses.
• Sound commercial and operational judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate and influence at the C-suite and board levels.

Responsibilities

• Build and own Corel’s deal pipeline across US, Canada, and Europe through banker relationships and outreach.
• Lead end-to-end transaction execution: valuation, modeling, IOI/LOI drafting, deal structuring, negotiations, and close.
• Develop board-ready materials and investment theses with the CEO and Vector Capital.
• Direct cross-functional due diligence with finance, legal, tax, product, and technology teams.
• Cultivate a network of bankers, founders, and advisors to source opportunities early and oversee post-close integration.

Skills

Deal execution

Financial modeling

M&A pipeline

Consumer software focus

Commercial judgment

Executive presence

Diligence management

Job description

Corel Corporation, a leading software platform, is seeking an experienced deal-maker to own and execute the company’s M&A pipeline across multiple markets. You will source targets, build financial models, draft LOIs, and coordinate negotiations through to close.

You will develop investment theses, prepare board-ready materials, and work with senior leadership and Vector Capital to shape Corel’s growth strategy. This is a high-impact, global role requiring strong leadership and fast decisions.