Strategic Software Investment & Partnerships Lead

Harris Computer; Wisconsin; 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 investment opportunities. You will identify and assess prospective investments, build trusted relationships with founders and senior executives, and work with the M&A execution team through evaluation, offers, and closing.

This highly autonomous role requires strong sourcing instincts, investment judgment, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in corporate development, private equity, investment banking, strategic acquisitions, or a closely related environment.
• Proven success sourcing, qualifying, and advancing acquisition opportunities.
• Experience engaging credibly with founders, owners, and senior executives.
• Experience with vertical-market software or a strong ability to understand specialized software businesses.
• A clear point of view on applying AI responsibly to research, sourcing, prioritization, and workflow improvement.
• Intellectual curiosity, initiative, sound judgment, clear communication, and the energy to pursue opportunities persistently and thoughtfully.
• Willingness to travel within the United States and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess prospective investments and build a pipeline.
• Build trusted relationships with founders and senior executives.
• Collaborate with the M&A execution team through evaluation, offers, and closing.
• Lead by example to strengthen sourcing and investment judgment.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to improve market research and workflow.

Skills

Sourcing

Investment judgment

Relationship building

AI fluency

Communication

Travel readiness

Software perspective

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 investment opportunities. You will identify and assess prospective investments, build trusted relationships with founders and senior executives, and work with the M&A execution team through evaluation, offers, and closing.

This highly autonomous role requires strong sourcing instincts, investment judgment, and