Investment Associate supporting M&A transactions for vertical software companies. Managing deal sourcing and execution as part of a collaborative investment team.
Responsibilities
Own and actively manage the acquisition pipeline
Research vertical software markets and identify attractive acquisition targets
Conduct outbound outreach to founders and intermediaries
Perform early-stage screening, financial reviews, and business assessments
Maintain CRM data, pipeline tracking, and sourcing metrics
Support end-to-end transaction execution from LOI through close
Build and review financial models, valuation analyses (DCF, comps, scenarios)
Conduct financial, commercial, and operational due diligence
Analyze historical performance, forecasts, SaaS KPIs, and customer metrics
Coordinate with cross-functional teams (finance, legal, operations, technology)
Prepare investment memos and materials for senior leadership
Track portfolio and pipeline KPIs, timelines, and risks
Conduct market, industry, and competitive research
Identify trends, growth opportunities, and deal risks
Contribute to process improvements and best practices across the M&A function
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
0–4 years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Consulting, or Corporate Development
Strong financial analysis, modeling, and valuation skills
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Comfortable owning workstreams independently in a fast-paced environment
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