M&A Associate

Our client is a fast-growing software company focused on acquiring, building, and growing specialized software businesses across multiple markets. This is an opportunity to join a lean, high-energy, high-volume M&A team, with the Associate playing a key role across deal origination, due diligence, valuation, research, and transaction execution.The role offers broad exposure to different industries and business models, while working closely with senior executives and gaining hands-on experience across the full M&A lifecycle.Responsibilities:Collaborate with the companies M&A and the executive team to source and evaluate acquisitions.Lead conversations with owners, advisors, and bankers with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.Prepare and analyze financial and non-financial information, valuation, and operational models.Drive the entire M&A process, including conducting detailed financial, sales, marketing, and operational diligence;
drafting investment memorandums for board approval;
and crafting integration strategy.Manage diligence processes and engage with internal/ external legal, technology, HR, and tax.Assist in the finance, operations, and integration of newly acquired businesses.Requirements:Strong academic record from a competitive institution with a degree in Business or FinanceMinimum 4 years of M&A experience, working in private equity, investment banking, transaction advisory, corporate development or a software-specific industry.Expertise in building financial models, and proficiency in preparing thoughtfully structured analysis.Advanced written and verbal communication skills with the ability to converse with senior executives.Ambitious career goals with the ability to work flexible hours to grow within a fast-growing organization.A strong understanding of technology and a passion for the software industry.Additional Information:The Mason Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).This role is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring.Technology-assisted screening tools including AI may be used during the recruitment process;
however, all applications are reviewed by our Consultants.
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