M&A Director, PE-backed Software Investor, Munich, Germany

Reference: 15410 M&A Director, PE-backed Software Investor, Munich, Germany Corporate Development / M&A Germany 5 - 10 years 10 - 15 years About our client Our client is a rapidly expanding investment holding of significant size in the software sector, backed by a high‑calibre private equity fund with a strong growth trajectory. They are looking for an M&A Director to lead the origination and execution of M&A deals with an investor mindset. They plan to acquire several companies per year across Europe (historical average of 5 per annum) to achieve inorganic growth goals and thus look for someone with experience in this highly technical sector and extensive deal experience in a private equity fund or the M&A team of a PE‑backed portfolio company. A natural networker who can engage founders, source deals bilaterally and build a trust‑based industry network. What the job involves Building and developing a strong pipeline for further acquisitions, sourcing and converting own deal leads Managing and supervising M&A transactions from start to finish with a small team Working with founders, guiding them through the process and building a strong network in the industry Ownership of investment process with a very hands‑on approach Driving the growth and professionalization of the business Building and managing the broader M&A team Presenting investment opportunities to the Investment Committee Who we are looking for Several years of professional experience in sourcing and executing deals in the DACH region, ideally in a private equity fund in the software sector, or alternatively in an acquisitive PE‑backed software company Strong track record of building a pipeline and executing on M&A transactions, ideally combined with a deep understanding of the software sector Hands‑on approach with high interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, self‑starting mentality, drive to take ownership and an investor mindset Outgoing natural networker with a results‑driven, goal‑oriented personality backed by analytical thinking and a data‑driven approach Outstanding strategic, analytical and commercial skillset with great communication and presentation skills Fluency in German and English #J-18808-Ljbffr PER