Senior Software M&A Associate: Build Strategic Pipeline

Harris Computer; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Computer, a Constellation Software company, seeks a Senior Corporate Development Associate to build and advance a pipeline of vertical-market software investments in North America.

You will identify and assess opportunities, cultivate trusted relationships with founders and executives, and collaborate with the M&A execution team through evaluation, offers, and closing, guided by senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate development, private equity, or related field.
• Proven ability to source and advance acquisition opportunities.
• Experience engaging founders, owners, and senior executives.
• Ability to understand vertical-market software businesses.
• Practical AI fluency applied to research and sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Build the investment pipeline by identifying vertical-market software targets.
• Develop trusted relationships with founders and senior executives.
• Advance investments with the M&A execution team through evaluation, offers and closing.
• Raise team capability by sharing feedback and best practices.
• Improve processes using AI-enabled research, mapping, and CRM discipline.

Skills

Sourcing

Investment judgment

Relationship building

AI fluency

Travel willingness

Software perspective

Job description

Harris Computer, a Constellation Software company, seeks a Senior Corporate Development Associate to build and advance a pipeline of vertical-market software investments in North America.

You will identify and assess opportunities, cultivate trusted relationships with founders and executives, and collaborate with the M&A execution team through evaluation, offers, and closing, guided by senior leadership.