In their efforts to acquire industrial technology and software companies, Valsoft is looking for a talented, versatile, and passionate person to lead the fact-finding due-diligence mission of our M&A target companies.  

Reporting to one of our Investment Partners (IPs), the Sr M&A Analyst will work in an extremely entrepreneurial environment joining the rest of our M&A team in our Montreal 🇨🇦 office. They will carry out a thorough investigation of target companies, with the ultimate goal of deciding if capital deployment and investment is the right move.  

This is an incredible opportunity to influence how we invest and deploy large capital at an extremely fast pace. With the potential to, in time, grow into a full-cycle M&A professional with salesmanship and charisma for business development activities, while leveraging your analytical and financial due diligence expertise.  

Who we are: 

Founded and based in in Montreal, Canada 🇨🇦, Valsoft’s focus is to acquire and grow vertical software businesses that provide mission-critical solutions in their respective niche or market.  
Since 2015, we have acquired over 60 businesses. This business model creates a rapid growth environment allowing the acquisition of new companies based on profitable vertical performance. Our motto is “Be Humble, Stay Hungry.” 

As an M&A Analyst, you will: 
 

Conduct thorough due diligence assessments on target companies by analyzing complex data sets to identify crucial financial and business information  Perform financial analysis and modelling to evaluate deal structures and projected performance of early-stage investment opportunities  Provide execution support to deal leads through acquisition process by collaborating with cross-functional teams   Prepare reports and presentations summarizing due diligence findings  Conduct market and industry research to identify trends and risks  Stay updated on industry trends and best practices by researching and understanding target markets and economics factors 

Other ad hoc duties: 

 Support deal negotiations and post-merger integration planning 

You will be set up for success if you have: 

2-5 years of experience in a similar role like Investment Banking, Private Equity, M&A or Corporate Development  Bachelor's degree or higher in either Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or another quantitative field  Demonstrated experience of business analysis (case studies or online articles a bonus)   Intermediate/Advanced financial modelling skills  Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English 

What would make you amazing: 

CFA or CIIA  Familiarity with a buy and build model and VMS or software experience/knowledge  Fluent in additional languages (German, French, Dutch, Spanish)  

Ideal behaviours: 

Thirst to learn about different businesses in new and diverse industries  Growth mindset to constantly improve oneself and processes   Strong interpersonal skills to genuinely build long term relationships  Entrepreneur mindset to setup operations in a new country and that can autonomously handle adversity  Business nous and curiosity to asks the right questions about a business and their financials  Project management skills to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously  Competitive mindset with a strong desire to achieve goals in a team environment 

What you can expect from us: 

Unlimited holiday policy  Free lunch in the office  Global Meetups   Competitive base salary with uncapped bonus Flexible working hours  Annual wellness benefit  Training reimbursement program  Free parking for all employees 

I&D statement 

As we go global, we want our team to reflect the diverse and multicultural world we live in. 
So, we choose to talk about Inclusion and Diversity [in that specific order] because we believe Diversity will not be successful without Inclusion first. We build teams, cultivate leaders, and create a company that is the right fit for every person in it. 
We look forward to hearing from you! 
Please note, we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies - thank you! 
If you are interested in learning more about what we do and how you could join the team, please submit your application. We appreciate experience comes in different forms and you do not always need to check every box. 

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