European M&A Growth Associate

Volaris Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Volaris Group, part of Constellation Software, is seeking a proactive M&A Business Development Associate to drive acquisition efforts across Europe. The role reports to the Director of Corporate Development and collaborates with portfolio leadership to manage targets and relationships with owners, executives, and advisors in Security, Retail, and Supply Chain sectors.

You will lead European pipeline development, engage with C-suite and advisors, and advance conversations toward NDAs and data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field with strong academic performance.
• Minimum 2–4 years of relevant experience in M&A business development, sourcing/origination, or corporate development.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Professional fluency in German and English.
• Confidence in engaging with and presenting to C-suite executives and key stakeholders.
• Hunter mentality with resilience.
• Ability to work independently and manage a pipeline of acquisition targets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze target businesses within Security, Retail, and Supply Chain verticals to determine acquisition candidates.
• Develop prospecting campaigns to attract acquisition targets via email, calls, and conferences.
• Maintain Salesforce CRM database of targets and contacts to build a future pipeline.
• Build rapport with ownership, C-suite, and advisors, showcasing Volaris’ buy-and-hold strategy.
• Maintain long-term dialogue to preserve future opportunities.
• Lead conversations toward NDAs and data sharing for potential acquisition.
• Present target company financial information to leadership and M&A team.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/

M&A experience

German & English fluency

Relationship management

Pipeline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Economics

2–4 years M&A experience

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Volaris Group, part of Constellation Software, is seeking a proactive M&A Business Development Associate to drive acquisition efforts across Europe. The role reports to the Director of Corporate Development and collaborates with portfolio leadership to manage targets and relationships with owners, executives, and advisors in Security, Retail, and Supply Chain sectors.

You will lead European pipeline development, engage with C-suite and advisors, and advance conversations toward NDAs and data