M&A, Business Development Analyst Role

ZenaTech Inc.; Porto; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ZenaTech Inc. in Portugal seeks an M&A professional to identify acquisition opportunities, build a robust target pipeline, and coordinate with brokers and advisors. The role covers deal origination from initial identification to early evaluation and requires on-site presence.

You will manage data, schedule meetings with targets and senior management, and cultivate relationships across the M&A network. A fast-paced tech environment awaits a highly organized, self-driven communicator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential M&A opportunities and evaluate fit with business models
• Build and maintain an opportunity funnel for steady deal flow
• Maintain M&A broker contact lists
• Collect and consolidate company and industry data
• Gather information on target companies via public sources
• Maintain internal databases and update the team
• Set up meetings with targets and senior management
• Develop relationships with sellers and brokers

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Independent working

Strategic thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

Location: Porto, Lisbon. Remote to start off, then will be office Based

Department: M&A Department

Reporting Manager: M&A Director

Location: Remote to start off with. Must be comfortable with working on site.

About Us:

ZenaTech is a Nasdaq-listed technology company focused on AI drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), and Technology solutions for mission-critical applications for business and governments. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of drone applications across various industries, including defense, agriculture, logistics and commercial in applications like traffic management, wildfire response, environmental monitoring, border control and industrial inspections.

Job Overview:

You will play a critical role in identifying acquisition opportunities, building M&A target pipeline and broker/advisor network, and scheduling meetings with prospective sellers. A successful candidate is expected to have excellent communication skills, project and time management skills, relationship management, ability to sift through large amounts of data, high degree of attention to detail, and be extremely organized. The role is unique as you will be engaged in deal origination from initial identification to evaluation and initial call. This role requires the candidate to be on-site at the office during all business days. Remote or hybrid arrangements are not available for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify potential target M&A opportunities and evaluate their fit with existing business models
• Build and maintain a detailed opportunity funnel to ensure a steady deal flow
• Build and maintain a detailed M&A broker contact list
• Collecting and consolidating company and industry data
• Gather information related to M&A target companies via publicly available information
• Build and maintain internal databases, and regularly update the team
• Setup meetings with potential targets and senior management
• Build and maintain relationship with potential sellers and brokers
• Identify and evaluate industry verticals for investment opportunities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently, think strategically, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of a fast growing technology company
• Having experience as an intern/co-op or full-time in Sales, Corporate Development, or Business Development would be an asset

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge drone technology and AI-driven innovations. Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of drone applications across multiple industries. Collaborative and innovative work environment with a mission-driven team. If you are a forward-thinking professional passionate about driving innovation and building high-impact partnerships, we invite you to apply and be part of our groundbreaking journey.

Full-time on-site role

"We are an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity utilizing hiring practices on merit and business needs. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and all others of legally protected status."