M&A Senior Analyst

Valsoft Corp; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented M&A Senior Analyst to lead due diligence efforts for acquisitions. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence investment decisions and grow into a full-cycle M&A professional. You will analyze complex data sets, perform financial modeling, and support deal negotiations in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment. Join a dynamic team dedicated to preserving and growing software businesses while ensuring their long-term success. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, or M&A.
• Intermediate/Advanced financial modelling skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence assessments on target companies.
• Perform financial analysis and modelling for investment evaluation.
• Prepare reports summarizing due diligence findings.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Business Analysis

Communication Skills

Financial Modelling

Due Diligence

Market Research

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Financial Modelling Software

Job description

Job Title: M&A Senior Analyst

Company: Valsoft

Location: Canada (Remote)

Type: Full-Time

Valsoft is looking for a talented, versatile, and passionate person to lead the fact-finding due-diligence mission of our M&A target companies.

About Valsoft:

Valsoft specialises in acquiring and growing vertical market software companies. Our mission is to provide a permanent home for software businesses, preserving the legacy of their founders while investing in the long-term growth and success of the companies we acquire. We operate and manage a global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, delivering mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Valsoft ensures a time-sensitive integration process and operates a decentralised model, fostering rapid growth through reinvestment in its portfolio.

The role:

Reporting to one of our Investment Partners (IPs), the Sr M&A Analyst will work in an extremely entrepreneurial environment joining the rest of our M&A team in our Montreal office. They will carry out a thorough investigation of target companies, with the ultimate goal of deciding if capital deployment and investment is the right move.

This is an incredible opportunity to influence how we invest and deploy large capital at an extremely fast pace. With the potential to, in time, grow into a full-cycle M&A professional with salesmanship and charisma for business development activities, while leveraging your analytical and financial due diligence expertise.

Key responsibilities:

1. Conduct thorough due diligence assessments on target companies by analyzing complex data sets to identify crucial financial and business information.
2. Perform financial analysis and modelling to evaluate deal structures and projected performance of early-stage investment opportunities.
3. Provide execution support to deal leads through acquisition process by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
4. Prepare reports and presentations summarizing due diligence findings.
5. Conduct market and industry research to identify trends and risks.
6. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices by researching and understanding target markets and economic factors.
7. Support deal negotiations and post-merger integration planning.

About you:

1. 2-5 years of experience in a similar role like Investment Banking, Private Equity, M&A or Corporate Development.
2. Bachelor's degree or higher in either Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or another quantitative field.
3. Demonstrated experience of business analysis (case studies or online articles a bonus).
4. Intermediate/Advanced financial modelling skills.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
6. CFA or CIIA.
7. Familiarity with a buy and build model and VMS or software experience/knowledge.
8. Fluent in additional languages (German, French, Dutch, Spanish).
9. Legally authorized to work in Canada.

For more information about Valsoft, please visit our website at www.valsoftcorp.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.