Corporate Development Associate

MediSolution; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Performance bonus

Medical coverage

Training & development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Harris' International Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Corporate Development Associate to proactively research and develop acquisition targets for a high-velocity M&A operation. You will drive multi-channel outreach, build a robust acquisition pipeline, and coordinate due diligence with the M&A team while maintaining disciplined CRM activity.

Join a prolific acquirer and learn from the strong acquisition culture of Constellation Software, with mentorship and exposure to the full deal

Qualifications

• Direct experience in M&A origination or business development.
• Experience in M&A/VC/PE, investment banking or management consulting is an asset.
• Commercial “hunter” mentality with cold outreach, lead generation and relationship management.
• Ability to engage with C-suite executives and articulate investment philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Research industry dynamics to identify acquisition and investment news.
• Design and execute multi-channel outreach to founders and executives.
• Attend conferences and events to build the acquisition pipeline.
• Maintain CRM hygiene, log outreach activities, forecast pipeline health, and report to senior management.
• Coordinate due-diligence requests and information flow with the M&A team.
• Organize management meetings and site visits for opportunity progression.

Skills

M&A origination

Business development

B2B sales

C-suite communication

Tools

Salesforce

LinkedIn

Email tools

Excel/PowerPoint

Job description

Harris’ International Group is looking for a Corporate Development Associate responsible for proactively researching, engaging and developing potential acquisition targets for a high-velocity M&A organization. In this role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a prolific acquirer and learn from the highly successful acquisition culture of Constellation Software.

Location: United Kingdom

Key Responsibilities

Research industry dynamics to identify acquisition/investment news, competitive tenders, leaderships changes, etc. Design and execute multi‑channel outreach campaigns (cold calling, email, LinkedIn, trade shows) to open conversations with founders and executives. Attend conferences and regional events to network and build our acquisition pipeline. Build trust with CEOs, entrepreneurs, advisors and intermediaries; act as the long‑term account manager for acquisition prospects in public safety market. Maintain regular communication to keep prospects engaged and ensure prospects progress through the deal sourcing pipeline. Evaluate opportunities against strategic and financial criteria, including company life‑cycle stage, product fit and ownership dynamics. Manage a disciplined pipeline in Salesforce or similar CRM; log outreach activities, track deal stages, forecast pipeline health and prepare reports for senior management. Organize management meetings, site visits and prospecting trips; coordinate due‑diligence requests and information flow. Work closely with the M&A team throughout the process to ensure a smooth hand‑off once opportunities progress.

Qualifications and Skills

Experience: direct experience in M&A origination, business development, enterprise software sales or high‑ticket B2B sales. Experience in M&A/VC/PE, investment banking or management consulting is an asset. Candidates with Industry experience in Healthcare//Government/Education/Utilities/Public Safety are strongly encouraged to apply Commercial “hunter” mentality: demonstrable success in cold outreach, lead generation and relationship management. Comfortable navigating conversations and building rapport at the C‑suite level. Communication and interpersonal skills: articulate communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills, capable of clearly conveying our investment philosophy and value proposition. Financial literacy and analytical ability: ability to interpret financial statements and discuss basic valuation drivers is an asset. Organizational discipline: strong planning and prioritization; meticulous CRM hygiene; ability to manage multiple parallel opportunities. Self‑starter with integrity: proactive, resourceful and able to work independently; high E.Q. Tools: comfortable using CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), LinkedIn, email sequencing tools, Excel/PowerPoint and research platforms. Travel and language: willingness to travel domestically/internationally (~10–20%) for founder meetings and industry events.

Measures of Success

Steady cadence of first‑touch conversations and new qualified targets added to the pipeline. Conversion rates from outreach to meetings and qualified opportunities High-quality executive relationships built over time. Accurate, disciplined CRM reporting and pipeline management.

Nice to have

• Industry experience in Healthcare/Government/Education/Utilities/Public Safety

What We Offer

• 25 days holiday + 5 personal days
• Competitive base salary plus performance‑based bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Robust training and development, including mentorship from experienced M&A professionals and exposure to the full deal lifecycle.
• Opportunity to grow within an acquisitive, growth oriented, decentralized organization.

At Harris, we believe great people build great software. We offer an environment where employees are empowered to make a real impact, grow their skills, and shape their careers. Our teams enjoy a supportive, award‑winning culture, a casual and collaborative workplace, and opportunities to learn from a diverse group of businesses and industries. We are financially strong and proudly part of Constellation Software Inc. (CSI), the largest software company in Canada, providing long‑term stability alongside entrepreneurial autonomy. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer meaningful perks, flexibility, and—most importantly—a culture that values people, curiosity, and having fun while doing great work.

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