Director, AI & Software M&A (North America)

Finatal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Finatal is seeking a Director of Corporate Development to lead and execute strategic acquisitions across North America in the software, SaaS and AI space. You will originate opportunities, evaluate targets, and drive deals from initial contact through close, partnering with executives to optimize value creation.

You will manage due diligence with cross-functional teams, develop robust business cases and synergy analyses, and mentor junior staff while advancing best-in-class M&A capabilities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Corporate Development, M&A, Private Equity or related transaction-focused roles.
• Proven track record of leading and closing software, SaaS and technology acquisitions.
• Director-level experience managing complex, high-value transactions.
• Strong understanding of software business models, recurring revenue and AI-related dynamics.
• Exceptional financial modelling, valuation and commercial analysis skills.
• Ability to originate transactions and develop relationships with founders, management and advisors.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience leading deal structuring and execution.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and present to leadership and investment committees.
• Entrepreneurial mindset for fast-paced, acquisitive environments.
• Prior software industry or corporate development experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel across North America and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, evaluation and execution of software, SaaS, AI and technology acquisitions across North America.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of acquisition opportunities via outreach, networks, conferences and advisors.
• Build relationships with founders, executives, investors and intermediaries.
• Drive transaction processes from engagement to signing and close, including valuation and documentation.
• Prepare and present strategic and financial analyses, business cases and synergies.
• Oversee due diligence with cross-functional teams across product, finance, legal and operations.
• Align acquisition themes with long-term growth and AI strategy.
• Mentor junior team members and improve M&A processes and capabilities.
• Support integration planning and value creation post-deal.
• Monitor market developments and emerging tech trends to guide strategy.

Skills

M&A leadership

Corporate Development

Financial modeling

Deal structuring

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Job description

Finatal is seeking a Director of Corporate Development to lead and execute strategic acquisitions across North America in the software, SaaS and AI space. You will originate opportunities, evaluate targets, and drive deals from initial contact through close, partnering with executives to optimize value creation.

You will manage due diligence with cross-functional teams, develop robust business cases and synergy analyses, and mentor junior staff while advancing best-in-class M&A capabilities