Software M&A Origination Lead

Beacon Software; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from founders

Growth opportunities

Direct influence on acquisition策略

Hybrid startup + private equity env

Job summary

Beacon Software is seeking a Manager of Origination to own Beacon's acquisition pipeline across defined verticals, leading end-to-end sourcing and relationship management with software businesses. This high-autonomy role shapes how Beacon identifies, engages, and closes opportunities with entrepreneurs.

You will build long-term relationships with software founders, evaluate targets with the deal team, and collaborate with M&A and leadership through due diligence.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in business development, M&A origination, investment banking, or private equity, with a strong focus on the software or technology sector.
• Demonstrated track record of independently identifying and sourcing investment opportunities or strategic partnerships.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to assess a software business, identify value creation themes, and communicate clearly on opportunities with the underwriting teams.
• A genuine passion for entrepreneurship, technology, and the long-term compounding potential of great software businesses.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead Beacon's deal origination efforts for a defined set of verticals.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with software entrepreneurs, understanding their business challenges, growth opportunities and catalysts for a sale.
• Support in the initial evaluation of potential acquisition targets by gathering and analyzing financial and operational data.
• Maintain and grow Beacon's deal pipeline by actively sourcing new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with Beacon's M&A and leadership teams throughout the due diligence and deal execution process.

Skills

M&A origination

Investment banking

Private equity

Business development

Software/tech sector focus

Job description

Beacon Software is seeking a Manager of Origination to own Beacon's acquisition pipeline across defined verticals, leading end-to-end sourcing and relationship management with software businesses. This high-autonomy role shapes how Beacon identifies, engages, and closes opportunities with entrepreneurs.

You will build long-term relationships with software founders, evaluate targets with the deal team, and collaborate with M&A and leadership through due diligence.