Mergers and Acquisitions Director

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CA$180,000.00/yr - CA$200,000.00/yr

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Director at Kassen Recruitment | Finance & Accounting Hiring & Talent Acquisition

A dynamic organization in the global software and technology sector is seeking a Director, Mergers & Acquisitions to join their team. This role offers full deal ownership, senior leadership exposure, and long-term growth potential, and is ideal for professionals with a strong background in buy-side M&A, valuation, and financial analysis.

About the Role

Reporting into senior investment leadership, this role is responsible for leading acquisition opportunities from initial outreach through closing. You will play a key part in evaluating businesses, shaping investment strategy, and driving transaction execution across a diversified portfolio of software companies.

What You’ll Do

• Lead full-cycle M&A transactions from NDA to close, including analysis, valuation, diligence, and preparation of investment materials.
• Conduct early assessments of potential targets through conversations with founders and review of preliminary information.
• Build detailed financial models and develop investment memorandums, diligence reports, and executive-ready materials.
• Develop and maintain relationships with business owners, advisors, institutional sellers, and external stakeholders.
• Prepare, structure, and negotiate indicative offers and LOIs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams during later-stage diligence and manage all aspects of transaction execution.
• Collaborate with senior leaders in a high-performance investment environment.

What You Bring

• 7+ years of experience in corporate development, private equity, or investment banking, preferably with buy-side execution.
• Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and valuation skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities with comfort engaging senior executives.
• Ability to manage multiple active processes with precision and attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset suited to a driven, performance-oriented team culture.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Why Join

You will join a dynamic, growth-oriented investment group with strong deal flow and meaningful opportunities for long-term advancement. The team is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and highly engaged across strategy, valuation, and execution. This role provides the chance to build deep investment expertise inside a stable, well-capitalized organization.

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