M&A DIRECTOR

As the M&A Director you will uncover, lead, and manage acquisition opportunities from start to finish.   Reporting directly to the Portfolio Manager and in close collaboration with senior management to identify, qualify, manage, and execute global strategic acquisition opportunities.

Business Development:

• Identify and evaluate vertical market software businesses that meet criteria
• Initiate and maintain meaningful dialogues with owners & stakeholders
• Consistently nurture leads to advance prospective targets through the cycle
• Collaborate with the M&A business development team
• Organize and execute prospecting campaigns via social media and f2f meetings

M&A Execution:

• Conduct comprehensive analysis and presentation of target company financials
• Oversee acquisition transactions from preliminary assessment to integration
• Lead in financial modeling, due diligence, negotiation, investment approval, and post-acquisition monitoring, managing multiple transactions annually
• Direct an acquisition team, including M&A specialists and cross-functional experts (IT, Technology, HR, Legal, Finance) for each deal

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Economics preferred
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant M&A experience, with a keen interest in SaaS and a background in business development (sourcing, cold-calling etc)
• Experience in Software Companies, M&A, Private Equity, or B2B Start-Ups
• Proficiency in financial modeling, and strong capabilities in Excel
• Big 4 experience considered an asset, as well as experience with public company acquisitions (buy/sell side) and a debt financing background

• Exceptional time management, attention to detail, organizational, strategic thinking, and analytical skills
• High adaptability and flexibility to accommodate changing priorities
• Independent, self-motivated and a continuous learner who enjoys learning
• Superior interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with an ability to collaborate effectively with senior management.
• Multilinguals considered a plus.
• Willingness to travel (10-25% of the time).

This is a full-time, hybrid (50/50) position is based in Toronto, offering a dynamic and fast-paced environment for an individual with an entrepreneurial spirit & high integrity

Poly and our clients are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.