Senior Corporate Development: Vertical Software Investments

Harris Computer; Mississippi; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Computer seeks an experienced Senior Corporate Development Associate to build and advance a pipeline of vertical-market software investment opportunities. You will identify, assess, and cultivate opportunities while partnering with the M&A execution team through evaluation, offers and closing.

Based in the United States or Canada, travel to meet targets is expected. A commercially minded professional with strong sourcing instincts and investment judgment will thrive in this highly

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate development, private equity, investment banking, strategic acquisitions, or related environment.
• Proven success sourcing, qualifying, and advancing acquisition opportunities beyond basic support.
• Experience engaging credibly with founders, owners, and senior executives through research-driven origination.
• Familiarity with vertical-market software or ability to understand specialized software markets.
• A clear point of view on applying AI to improve research, sourcing, prioritization and workflow.

Responsibilities

• Identify vertical-market software investment opportunities aligned with goals.
• Develop trusted relationships with founders, owners and executives.
• Move strongest opportunities through evaluation, offers and closing with M&A team.
• Collaborate with team to improve sourcing, prioritization and CRM discipline.

Skills

Corporate development experience

Sourcing & investment judgment

Relationship building

AI fluency in research/workflows

Travel willingness

Job description

Harris Computer seeks an experienced Senior Corporate Development Associate to build and advance a pipeline of vertical-market software investment opportunities. You will identify, assess, and cultivate opportunities while partnering with the M&A execution team through evaluation, offers and closing.

Based in the United States or Canada, travel to meet targets is expected. A commercially minded professional with strong sourcing instincts and investment judgment will thrive in this highly