M&A Associate

Banyan Software; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Banyan Software seeks a skilled M&A professional to join a lean, fast-moving deal team. You will contribute to deal origination, diligence, and transaction processes, influencing portfolio companies across multiple regions. Expect exposure to diverse industries and valuation approaches while collaborating with senior executives.

The role emphasizes rigorous financial modeling, strategic analysis, and a hands-on approach to integration planning within a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record from a competitive institution in Business or Finance.
• Minimum 4 years of M&A experience in PE, IB, advisory, corporate development, or software-focused industries.
• Expertise in building financial models and structured analysis.
• Advanced written and verbal communication with senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate acquisitions with Banyan’s M&A and executive team.
• Lead conversations with owners, advisors, and bankers with professionalism.
• Prepare and analyze financial and non-financial information, valuations, and models.
• Drive the full M&A process, including diligence, investment memorandums, and integration strategy.
• Manage diligence with internal/external legal, technology, HR, and tax teams.
• Assist in finance, operations, and integration of acquisitions.

Skills

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Industry knowledge: software

Deal origination

Diligence process

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance

Job description

Banyan Software is the best permanent home for software businesses that serve specialized industries, their employees, and their customers. With a buy-grow-and-hold-for-life approach and a permanent capital base, Banyan acquires and grows companies worldwide, honoring founder legacies and helping portfolio companies modernize through shared AI expertise and operational discipline. Founded in 2016, Banyan operates more than 120 portfolio companies across North and South America, Europe, and APAC, and has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list for six consecutive years. The Banyan Software Foundation, endowed with $100 million in Banyan stock, leverages technology to build a greener and more equitable world.

Job Profile:

This is an exciting opportunity to become a key contributor of a lean, high-energy, high-volume M&A team. The core activities will resemble that of a technology-focused corporate development team or private equity firm. The Associate will take on critical functions within the deal origination, diligence, and transaction processes, and will have a measurable impact on the organization. The experience will be unique and rewarding with the Associate being exposed to new industries, business models, valuation methods, research techniques, C-level executives.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Banyan’s M&A and the executive team to source and evaluate acquisitions.
• Lead conversations with owners, advisors, and bankers with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.
• Prepare and analyze financial and non-financial information, valuation, and operational models.
• Drive the entire M&A process, including conducting detailed financial, sales, marketing, and operational diligence; drafting investment memorandums for board approval; and crafting integration strategy.
• Manage diligence processes and engage with internal/ external legal, technology, HR, and tax.
• Assist in the finance, operations, and integration of newly acquired businesses.

Qualifications for success:

• Strong academic record from a competitive institution with a degree in Business or Finance
• Minimum 4 years of M&A experience, working in private equity, investment banking, transaction advisory, corporate development or a software-specific industry.
• Expertise in building financial models, and proficiency in preparing thoughtfully structured analysis.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills with the ability to converse with senior executives.
• Ambitious career goals with the ability to work flexible hours to grow within a fast-growing organization.
• A strong understanding of technology and a passion for the software industry.

The expected base salary for this position is: CAD $100,000 - $140,000 excluding annual bonus and equity (when applicable). Salary is based on a number of factors including market conditions, location and may vary depending on job-related skills and experience.

This position is for an existing vacancy.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Banyan: Banyan affirms that inequality is detrimental to our Global Teams, associates, our Operating Companies, and the communities we serve. As a collective, our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Banyan is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

Banyan Software is the best permanent home for software businesses that serve specialized industries, their employees, and their customers. With a buy-grow-and-hold-for-life approach and a permanent capital base, Banyan acquires and grows companies worldwide, honoring founder legacies and helping portfolio companies modernize through shared AI expertise and operational discipline. Founded in 2016, Banyan operates more than 120 portfolio companies across North and South America, Europe, and APAC, and has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list for six consecutive years. The Banyan Software Foundation, endowed with $100 million in Banyan stock, leverages technology to build a greener and more equitable world.

Job Profile:

This is an exciting opportunity to become a key contributor of a lean, high-energy, high-volume M&A team. The core activities will resemble that of a technology-focused corporate development team or private equity firm. The Associate will take on critical functions within the deal origination, diligence, and transaction processes, and will have a measurable impact on the organization. The experience will be unique and rewarding with the Associate being exposed to new industries, business models, valuation methods, research techniques, C-level executives.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Banyan’s M&A and the executive team to source and evaluate acquisitions.
• Lead conversations with owners, advisors, and bankers with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.
• Prepare and analyze financial and non-financial information, valuation, and operational models.
• Drive the entire M&A process, including conducting detailed financial, sales, marketing, and operational diligence; drafting investment memorandums for board approval; and crafting integration strategy.
• Manage diligence processes and engage with internal/ external legal, technology, HR, and tax.
• Assist in the finance, operations, and integration of newly acquired businesses.

Qualifications for success:

• Strong academic record from a competitive institution with a degree in Business or Finance
• Minimum 4 years of M&A experience, working in private equity, investment banking, transaction advisory, corporate development or a software-specific industry.
• Expertise in building financial models, and proficiency in preparing thoughtfully structured analysis.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills with the ability to converse with senior executives.
• Ambitious career goals with the ability to work flexible hours to grow within a fast-growing organization.
• A strong understanding of technology and a passion for the software industry.

The expected base salary for this position is: CAD $100,000 - $140,000 excluding annual bonus and equity (when applicable). Salary is based on a number of factors including market conditions, location and may vary depending on job-related skills and experience.

This position is for an existing vacancy.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Banyan: Banyan affirms that inequality is detrimental to our Global Teams, associates, our Operating Companies, and the communities we serve. As a collective, our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Banyan is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.