Associate, Mergers - Toronto, Canada - Aquila Software Group

Aquila Software Group

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Who we are

At Aquila, we invest in category-defining B2B/B2G software companies globally, acting as a thought-partner, striving for the success of our companies in the long term.

We are a well-managed, profitable company that operates like a startup with the financial backing of a parent-company. For our people, this means limitless possibilities.

We are unapologetically unique, pivoting to respond to the needs of the multiple markets we operate in. We have ambitious goals, and we're looking for genuine contributors with integrity, energy, flexibility, and loyalty. We are investing in building future leaders who can take an idea and make things happen.

Who we need
We are looking for an Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions to join our team.

As a key member of our M&A team, you will drive the acquisition process for vertical market software investments from start to finish.

What's in it for you

Immediate growth and exposure._ You will be given the autonomy to learn and practice our methods and approach to software investments and operating philosophies. Team members work directly with the Head of M&A at Aquila, Clevel executives and owneroperators at companies we are acquiring.
A unique environment. _As a highly active team working across a dozen prospects at a time we still remain conscientious when it comes to worklife balance, achievable deliverables, and the opportunity to take advantage of vacation time.
Career development. _This is a stepping stone on a challenging and rewarding path in M&A. We have the expertise, training and resources, and we are biased toward developing and promoting people from within. You will be supported in your growth and career progression.

What you will focus on:

Qualifying businesses. You will collaborate with our corporate development team to identify vertical market software businesses that meet our strategic criteria and specific metrics. You will analyze target companies' financial and operational information, form investment strategies, and build detailed valuation models.
Creating engagement. You will make investment pitches to senior investment and operating teams. You will work with owners, shareholders, advisors, and other stakeholders.
Transaction execution. You will assist with the preparation and negotiation of offers, participating in the transaction execution process from starttofinish, including: performing commercial and financial due diligence, managing external advisors, facilitating management meetings, coordinating internal approval processes, drafting investment memorandums, due diligence reports, and financial models.

What you bring:

The knowledge. You have a background in accounting, corporate finance and development, investment banking or private equity. You may be coming from management consulting or an accounting firm. You have a strong business acumen and understanding of valuation. financial analysis and modelling concepts, transaction advisory, and due diligence. You can review and understand financial statements, can understand financial procedures and have a general understanding of GAAP concepts.
The interpersonal skills. You have excellent written, and verbal communication skills, including the confidence to lead telephone or video calls, and make presentations to Clevel executives. You have the ability to build rapport and gain trust remotely. You can work in a collaborative manner with internal teams and the senior management team of acquisition targets.
The drive. You have a focus on successfully meeting your deliverables. You have advanced strategic thinking, analytical, time management, attention to detail, and organizational skills. You are adaptable to changes in work priorities. You have a growth mindset and you are open to learning and sharing new ideas and approaches.
The flexibility. You are willing and able to travel internationally on occasion to work directly with potential acquisitions.

Why join?
Aquila is a division of Constellation Software Inc.

, one of the largest and most successful software companies in Canada and the most successful technology stock in Canada over the last 10 years [TSE:
CSU].

Our entrepreneurial culture, lean environment, and people come together to form a dynamic organization where purpose drives our growth.

This is a place where high performance and hard work are rewarded, where leaders are grown, and where the best ideas win.

With the autonomy to be creative and curious, we collaborate and iterate to achieve real impact in the communities we support.

We spend our days asking questions and challenging the status quo, manipulating our structure, roles, and internal operations in order to stay ahead in a competitive landscape.

If you share our growth mindset, relationship-focused approach, and high moral fiber, you will thrive at Aquila.