Senior Vertical Software Investment & Partnerships Lead

Harris Computer; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Computer, a Constellation Software company, seeks an experienced Senior Corporate Development Associate to build and advance a pipeline of high-quality vertical-market software investments. You will identify and assess potential targets, cultivate relationships with founders and senior executives, and work with the M&A execution team through evaluation, offers and closing.

The role is highly autonomous, reporting to the Portfolio Leader, and based in the United States or Canada, with

Qualifications

• 5+ years in corporate development or related fields.
• Proven ability to source and advance acquisition opportunities, not just support execution.
• Experience building relationships with founders, owners and executives.
• Understanding vertical-market software and its markets.
• Clear point of view on applying AI to research, sourcing and workflow.

Responsibilities

• Identify vertical-market software opportunities aligned with investment goals.
• Develop trusted relationships with founders and senior executives.
• Move opportunities through evaluation, offers and closing with the M&A team.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve sourcing, prioritization and investment judgment.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance market mapping, research and CRM discipline.

Skills

Corporate development

Private equity experience

Investment sourcing

Relationship building

AI fluency

Software understanding

Communication

Travel willingness

Job description

Harris Computer, a Constellation Software company, seeks an experienced Senior Corporate Development Associate to build and advance a pipeline of high-quality vertical-market software investments. You will identify and assess potential targets, cultivate relationships with founders and senior executives, and work with the M&A execution team through evaluation, offers and closing.

The role is highly autonomous, reporting to the Portfolio Leader, and based in the United States or Canada, with