Investment Associate | Corporate Development

Investment Associate | Corporate Development Location: New York We are partnering with a global leader in software solutions to hire a high impact Senior Analyst its Global Corporate Development team. This is a full‑cycle M&A role in a high‑growth, highly acquisitive environment, focused on recurring‑revenue software, SaaS and technology‑enabled services. Key responsibilities Pipeline management: Take ownership of the M&A pipeline, screening and qualifying opportunities, keeping the CRM up to date, and preparing initial viewpoints on potential targets. Financial modelling & valuation: Develop and maintain detailed M&A models, trading and transaction comparables, and ad‑hoc analyses (such as ARR cohorts / customer cubes) for software and SaaS companies. Operating model development: Create flexible, driver‑based operating models to underpin business cases and scenario planning, with particular emphasis on recurring‑revenue dynamics. Executive materials: Produce clear, concise presentations for boards and investment committees that distil complex analysis into actionable recommendations. Project management: Manage timelines, workstreams and key deliverables across functions on end‑to‑end software and technology transactions. Due diligence: Coordinate and support cross‑functional due diligence (product, strategy, finance, legal, tax, HR) as well as external advisors (TDD, FDD, CDD). Counterparty engagement: Assist in managing interactions with target companies, banks, private equity funds and other advisers throughout the deal process. Divestitures & carve‑outs: Help drive carve‑out assessments, preparation activities and self‑due diligence. Transaction administration: Support the execution of NDAs, term sheets and other essential transaction documents over the life of each deal. Candidate profile 2–5 years’ experience in investment banking, private equity, private credit with demonstrable end‑to‑end M&A execution experience. Experience in software, SaaS and/or technology‑enabled services deals is essential; vertical or application software exposure is a strong plus. Strong understanding of software and SaaS business models and metrics (ARR, net retention, churn, LTV/CAC, cloud vs on‑prem mix, etc.). Advanced financial modelling skills and comfort building and owning complex valuation and operating models. Exceptional communication skills and strong executive presence; comfortable working with senior stakeholders and “reading the room.” Highly organised, detail‑oriented and able to manage multiple workstreams on compressed timelines. Proactive, low‑ego team player with a genuine interest in software, emerging technologies and applied AI. Hands‑on experience using AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) to streamline research, analysis or DD is a plus. What makes this opportunity distinctive: Direct exposure to scaled, recurring‑revenue software and data businesses in a market‑leading group. High deal velocity on transactions from US$5m to US$500m, with genuine full‑cycle responsibility. One of the most acquisitive platforms in its segment, outgrowing many peers and offering strong career progression. Tight‑knit, supportive team with clear routes into Associate Director / Director level for high performers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Finatal