M&A Strategy Manager – AI & Software Growth

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

Job summary

Wolters Kluwer is seeking a highly driven Manager to join its Global Corporate Development team, reporting to the VP Americas, Corporate Development. You will lead key workstreams of the end-to-end M&A process, from pipeline management through valuation, due diligence and execution, with a focus on high-growth software, AI/SaaS and technology-enabled solutions.

This role offers exposure to senior leadership in a fast-paced, acquisitive organization.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development.
• Bachelor's in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, CS; MBA preferred.
• Familiarity with Software, SaaS, AI models and key metrics (ARR, churn, LTV/CAC).
• Experience building and automating M&A workflows using AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end M&A workstreams from pipeline to execution.
• Develop and maintain valuation models and deal analyses.
• Coordinate cross-functional due diligence with product, legal, and finance teams.
• Prepare executive materials for investment committee and board reviews.
• Manage deal timelines and cross-functional workstreams in software/tech transactions.
• Engage with targets, banks, PE funds, and transaction advisors.
• Support divestiture activity and carve-out preparations.

Skills

End-to-end M&A

Executive presence

Communication skills

Project management

AI fluency

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree; MBA preferred

Tools

DealCloud CRM

Job description

Wolters Kluwer is seeking a highly driven Manager to join its Global Corporate Development team, reporting to the VP Americas, Corporate Development. You will lead key workstreams of the end-to-end M&A process, from pipeline management through valuation, due diligence and execution, with a focus on high-growth software, AI/SaaS and technology-enabled solutions.

This role offers exposure to senior leadership in a fast-paced, acquisitive organization.