Associate Director of M&A

Dark Matter Technologies; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Andromeda (Constellation Software Inc.) seeks a Business Development Professional to drive outbound M&A origination, build founder relationships, and conduct market research across India. You will identify, engage, and nurture long-term relationships with founders, CEOs, and intermediaries as part of Constellation’s acquisition strategy.

The role focuses on executing end-to-end M&A processes, qualifying targets, and coordinating due diligence, with travel as needed to meet executives and deal

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of progressive work experience at top-tier accounting, capital advisory, investment banking and/or private equity firm.
• 4-5 years of mid-market deal experience executing transactions is mandatory.
• Experience with small owner-managed businesses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&A processes from start to finish with sponsors' guidance and coordination across teams.
• Qualify targets for fit and deal probability through early conversations with owners and executives.
• Perform detailed financial analysis on statements to identify trends and assess strength.
• Draft offers, deal documents and negotiate terms with counterparties.
• Coordinate due diligence through closing, managing multiple streams.
• Identify financial, operational, and diligence risks and summarize implications for the deal team.
• Maintain relationships with decision makers at target companies.
• Lead selected smaller transactions or major workstreams with Director guidance.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Excel

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

CPA/CA

CFA/MBA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Andromeda (Constellation Software Inc.) is seeking a Business Development Professional to expand coverage of Indian Vertical Market Software businesses. This role is focused on outbound M&A origination, founder relationship building, and market research across India. You will identify, engage, and nurture long‑term relationships with founders, CEOs, and intermediaries (investment banks, brokers, law and accounting firms) as part of Constellation’s long‑term acquisition strategy.

About the Role

This role is focused on outbound M&A origination, founder relationship building, and market research across India. You will identify, engage, and nurture long‑term relationships with founders, CEOs, and intermediaries (investment banks, brokers, law and accounting firms) as part of Constellation’s long‑term acquisition strategy.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Lead M&A processes from start to finish, with support and guidance from the M&A deal sponsors.
• Qualifying targets for fit and deal probability through early conversations with business owners/senior executives and review of initial diligence materials.
• Performing detailed financial analysis on the financial statements and underlying data to identify trends and assess business strength and quality.
• Drafting offers, deal documents and negotiating deal terms.
• Facilitating the due diligence process through to closing, including managing and coordinating across multiple internal and external diligence work streams.
• Identify financial, operational, commercial, and diligence risks and summarize implications for the deal team.
• Maintaining relationships with decision makers at acquisition targets.
• Lead selected smaller transactions or major workstreams with Director guidance.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of progressive work experience at a top tier accounting, capital advisory, investment banking and/or private equity firm.
• 4-5 years of mid-market deal experience executing transactions is mandatory.
• Experience working with small owner-managed businesses as a client/target.
• Buy side experience is a plus but not required.
• CPA, CA designation / CFA/ and/or MBA are considered assets.

Required Skills

• Excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal & written) with an emphasis on relationships and succinct report writing.
• Advanced Excel and exceptional Financial Modelling skills.
• Ability to work variable hours and travel when required to close transactions.
• Confidence and polish are required for frequent interaction with Senior Executives, Business Owners, Investment Bankers, Lawyers, Accountants, and other key Stakeholders.