Senior M&A Associate

ABOUT VALSOFT CORP.

Established in Canada in 2015, Valsoft has grown to a global portfolio of 118+ companies, acquiring and developing vertical market software companies, enabling each business to deliver the best mission-critical solutions for customers in their respective industries. A key tenet of Valsoft’s philosophy is to invest in well-established businesses and foster an entrepreneurial environment that molds companies into leaders in their respective industries. Valsoft looks to buy, hold, and create value through long-term partnerships with existing management. 

INVESTMENT APPROACH

Unlike private equity and venture capital firms, we are entrepreneurs who buy, enhance, and grow software businesses. That’s right — we don’t sell businesses. We form a strategic alliance with existing management teams. We recognize the dedication and perseverance required to build a business and prioritize the well-being of customers and employees over short-term results.  

CULTURE

Valsoft is more than just a place to work — we’re a team. We mean it when we say people are our greatest assets, so investing in them is our number one priority. We foster an environment where employees feel first-day-on-the-job excitement every day. We celebrate wins, dream big, stay humble, and stay hungry.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Valsoft is seeking a talented, versatile, and entrepreneurial Senior M&A Associate to drive our continued global expansion. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and executing software acquisitions across diverse verticals, working end-to-end from origination to close.

You will be a full-cycle M&A professional with the charisma and salesmanship to engage business owners and brokers, coupled with the analytical and financial expertise to execute due diligence and close deals. This role offers a unique opportunity to invest large amounts of capital quickly — and the platform to eventually build, grow, and lead your own M&A team.

If you're driven by deals, energized by entrepreneurship, and want to join one of the most acquisitive software companies in the world, this could be the perfect role for you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify M&A targets that align with Valsoft's growth objectives, aiming to generate $200M+ in buyable revenue opportunities per quarter. 

• Employ a proactive approach, reaching out to potential targets through various channels, conducting exploratory calls, and fostering relationships with owners and sell-side advisors. 

• Evaluate and assess target acquisitions against Valsoft's criteria, and determine realistic valuation expectations. 

• Conduct a comprehensive pre-acquisition due diligence encompassing both commercial and financial aspects in collaboration with the Montreal team. 

• Negotiate deal terms, ultimately aiming to achieve $15-20M per year in acquired revenues with the support of the Investment Partner. 

• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

• Supervise, mentor, and support M&A Associates and Interns involved in deal execution and pipeline development

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or another quantitative field
• 3–5 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, M&A, or corporate development
• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills
• Exceptional business development instincts and interpersonal communication
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, globally distributed team
• Growth mindset with a strong desire to learn across sectors
• CFA or CIIA designation is an asset
• Experience with vertical market software (VMS) or buy-and-build models is a plus
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build operations in new regions

EMPLOYEE PERKS

• Flexible working schedule
• Unlimited vacation after 1 year
• Annual Wellness Benefit
• Training Reimbursement Program
• Fast-paced career progression and global deal exposure
• Opportunity to grow into a team-building leadership role

Ready to take ownership of global acquisitions and accelerate your career in software M&A?
Apply now and help shape the future of Valsoft's growing global footprint.