Sr. M&A Manager

OpenText; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global information management leader is seeking a Senior M&A Manager to optimize its portfolio through strategic divestitures and acquisitions. The role involves leading cross-functional teams, executing complex deals, and building financial models to support decision-making. Ideal candidates have 5-7+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. This full-time position is based in Richmond Hill, offering an impactful career opportunity in the thriving software development industry.

Qualifications

• 5 – 7+ years of experience in M&A, corporate development, or investment banking.
• Proven track record of executing complex acquisitions and divestitures.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of divestiture and acquisition transactions.
• Drive divestiture strategy and maintain acquisition targets.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for seamless execution.

Skills

M&A Experience

Financial Modeling

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field

MBA, CA, or CFA

Job description

Senior M&A Manager – OpenText

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 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.

Your Impact

OpenText is seeking a strategic and results‑driven Senior M&A Manager to join our Corporate Development team. This role will be a key contributor to the company’s portfolio optimization strategy, with a particular focus on evaluating and executing divestiture opportunities alongside acquisitions. You will lead cross‑functional teams, assist in managing end‑to‑end deal execution, and help shape the future of OpenText’s global portfolio.

What The Role Offers

• Leading the full lifecycle of divestiture and acquisition transactions, including opportunity identification, evaluation, due diligence, negotiation, and integration/divestiture planning and execution.
• Driving divestiture strategy, including asset preparation, carve‑out planning and separation execution in collaboration with business leaders and functional teams.
• Building financial models and conducting valuation analyses to support strategic decision‑making for both acquisitions and divestitures.
• Maintaining a robust pipeline of acquisition targets in collaboration with business unit leaders.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders across Finance, Legal, HR, Product, Sales and Operations to ensure seamless deal execution, post‑merger integration or divestiture planning.
• Identifying and assessing strategic fit, risks, and synergies of potential targets or divestiture opportunities.
• Preparing and presenting investment memos and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Maintaining relationships with external advisors, including investment banks, private equity and venture capital firms.

What You Need To Succeed

• 5 – 7+ years of experience in M&A, investment banking, corporate development, or venture capital – ideally with a track record of completing divestitures and corporate carve‑outs.
• Proven track record of executing complex acquisitions and divestitures.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation and business case development skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field; MBA, CA or CFA considered an asset.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours as needed.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Business Development and Sales. Industries: Software Development.

Employment Equity

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].