Sr. Director, Mergers & Acquisitions (Downtown Toronto)

OpenText; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenText is seeking a Senior Director of Mergers & Acquisitions to lead their growth strategy within a $200B+ market. This role involves driving high-impact acquisitions, managing deal execution, and collaborating closely with senior leadership, making it a pivotal position for shaping the future of the company.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of M&A experience in corporate development or investment banking.
• Proven track record of managing end-to-end deal processes.
• Strong skills in financial modeling and business case development.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification, evaluation, and execution of acquisitions.
• Manage due diligence processes with internal and external partners.
• Negotiate deal terms and contribute to integration planning.

Skills

M&A experience

Financial modeling

Valuation skills

Excellent communication

Strategic mindset

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

Please note this position can report out of our downtown Toronto (preferred), Mississauga or Waterloo office.

Your Impact

As Senior Director, Mergers & Acquisitions at OpenText, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the company’s growth strategy across a $200B+ total addressable market. You’ll lead the charge in identifying and executing high-impact acquisitions that fuel innovation, expand our global footprint, and strengthen our competitive edge. Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll drive end-to-end deal execution, sourcing, diligence, negotiation, and integration, while building strong partnerships both internally and across the M&A ecosystem. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for deal-making and deep expertise in corporate development, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful mark on the future of OpenText.

What the Role Offers

• Lead the identification, evaluation, and execution of public and private company acquisitions across OpenText’s global portfolio
• Manage a robust pipeline of acquisition targets in collaboration with business unit leaders
• Drive and coordinate comprehensive due diligence processes with internal and external experts (Legal, Finance, HR, Tech, etc.)
• Negotiate deal terms and structures across various transaction types and sizes
• Partner with Legal, Treasury, and Tax to support transaction structuring
• Build financial models and analytical frameworks to support executive decision-making
• Clearly communicate deal risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies
• Support M&A governance processes and prepare materials for senior leadership and board review
• Contribute to post-merger integration planning and execution
• Represent OpenText at industry events and maintain relationships with investment banks, private equity, and venture capital firms

What You Need to Succeed

• 8+ years of M&A experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or venture capital—ideally within the software or tech sectors
• Proven track record of managing end-to-end deal processes in a fast-paced environment
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and business case development skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders through compelling presentations and reports
• Strategic mindset with sound judgment and the ability to drive alignment and outcomes
• Adept at building trust and collaboration across functions and external partners
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours as needed

One last thing:

OpenText is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned. Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and collaboration. At OpenText, we don't just have a culture; we have character. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that embraces innovation and empowers its employees to make a difference.

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.