Dark Matter Technologies – Associate Director – Merger & Acquisition Dark Matter Technologies

The Corporate Institute; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Andromeda (Constellation Software Inc.) in Hyderabad, India, seeks a Business Development Professional to drive outbound M&A origination and expand coverage of Indian vertical market software businesses. You will identify targets, engage founders and executives, and manage deal sourcing with the deal sponsors.

The role requires strong financial analysis, modeling in Excel, and the ability to coordinate due diligence, negotiate terms, and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders across

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of progressive work experience at top-tier accounting, capital advisory, investment banking and/or private equity firms.
• 4-5 years of mid-market deal experience executing transactions is mandatory.
• Experience 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 assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&A processes from start to finish, with guidance from deal sponsors.
• Qualify targets for fit and deal probability through conversations with owners and initial diligence.
• Perform detailed financial analysis on financial statements to identify trends and assess strength.
• Build detailed financial models in Excel to determine valuation.
• Draft offers and deal documents and negotiate terms.
• Coordinate due diligence across multiple streams through closing.
• Identify risks and summarize implications for the deal team.
• Maintain relationships with decision makers at targets.
• Lead smaller transactions or major workstreams with Director guidance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel & financial modelling

Travel flexibility

Education

CPA/CA designation

CFA

MBA

Tools

Excel

Job description

About the Company:

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.

Responsibilities:

– 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.

– Building a detailed financial model in Excel to determine valuation.

– 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.