M&A Associate

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Job Summary: Please enter your job advertisement. If you are using Workday recruitment this is what will be published on the website above the job description. This cannot be formatted with bullet points etc. so please use reader friendly paragraphs. Job Description: Associate, M&A Join the World's Most Successful Acquirer of Software Businesses Location: Remote, Canada Reports to: Director, M&A Company Overview Volaris Group, a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU), acquires, strengthens, and grows vertical market software companies. Unlike traditional private equity or strategic buyers, we follow a buy-and-hold-forever strategy and operate in a highly decentralized environment. Our mission is to help our companies become clear leaders in their respective industries, supported by long-term capital and operational expertise. Today, Volaris is home to over 200 companies in more than 50 countries. The Role As an M&A Associate, you'll support the full acquisition lifecycle — from sourcing and lead generation through NDAs, valuation, indicative offers and letters of intent, due diligence, and transaction close. The role is roughly 60% deal execution and 40% business development, though the mix shifts depending on where the team is in the M&A cycle. You will be tasked with supporting M&A transactions and will be comfortable driving a cross-functional due diligence process — coordinating internal stakeholders and external advisors toward a close. You'll also gather key information on risks and opportunities and translate it into fact-based, well-reasoned insights on the valuation and structural impact of each acquisition. This is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment: strong candidates enjoy both the analytical rigor of modeling and valuation and the relationship-building side of sourcing deals. The team works with colleagues across time zones globally, so some meetings will fall outside standard business hours. We offer a flexible, remote-friendly working environment. Expect occasional travel for conferences, in-person diligence, closings, and team meetings. Responsibilities Support the Director, M&A in the creation of the Portfolio’s M&A strategy. Execute the M&A transactions, including: Analyze target businesses, including financial and operational performance, industry dynamics, and growth drivers. Build and maintain detailed financial models and valuation analyses. Identify risks and opportunities, and ensure they are assessed and presented in business cases. Prepare and present indicative offers and letters of intent (LOIs). Support the purchase agreement negotiation process. Oversee cross-functional internal and external teams to drive the due diligence process. Oversee the development of investment committee materials. Support final negotiations, legal documentation, and transaction close. Proactively identify, research, qualify, and engage with potential acquisition targets aligned with our strategic criteria. Cultivate and manage relationships with company owners, advisors, and intermediaries. Perform any other reasonable duties as required. Qualifications 2+ years of experience in M&A deal execution (investment banking, corporate development, private equity, or related). Strong relationship management and business development capabilities, particularly with small to mid-sized, owner-operated businesses. Experience in the software or technology sector is a strong asset. Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling, with a solid understanding of accounting principles. Willingness to work flexible hours across time zones and travel as required. A collaborative, team-first mindset combined with the confidence and professionalism to engage with senior executives, business owners, bankers, lawyers, and advisors. What We Offer Base salary starting range at $100,000 + M&A incentives (base compensation varies based on experience). A flexible, remote-friendly working environment. Direct exposure to high-impact deals alongside seasoned M&A professionals across the globe. Long-term career growth within a successful, acquisition-driven organization of 200+ operating companies. Worker Type: Regular Number of Openings Available: 0