Alliance Enterprises (an Aspire Software portfolio company and the operational arm of Valsoft Corp) is hiring a Corporate Development Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for building relationships with software business owners and brokers to deploy capital and make strategic investments. You'll identify acquisition targets, conduct assessments, and foster key relationships to support our global expansion.
What You'll Do
- Identify M&A targets aligning with growth objectives, aiming to generate $200M+ in buyable revenue opportunities per quarter.
- Reach out to potential targets through various channels, conduct exploratory calls, and foster relationships with owners and sell-side advisors.
- Evaluate and assess target acquisitions against criteria and determine realistic valuation expectations.
- Conduct preliminary pre-acquisition assessments encompassing commercial and financial aspects in collaboration with the team.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
- 4-6 years of experience in corporate development or M&A within a capital market setting.
- Strong business development and financial analysis skills, including building financial models.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
Nice to Have
- MBA or CFA.
- Familiarity with a buy and build model and experience/knowledge in VMS or software.
- Demonstrated thirst for learning about different businesses in diverse industries.
- Possesses a growth mindset, consistently seeking personal and process improvement.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain genuine, long-term relationships.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, capable of independently navigating challenges and setting up operations in new countries.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the potential to build, grow, and manage a local team in the future.
Team & Environment
You will join an established M&A team within a company that has acquired 130+ businesses since 2015. Our unique model fosters an environment of rapid growth and strategic collaboration.
Benefits & Compensation
- Base salary range of USD 80,000 to USD 100,000 plus bonus, with an On-Target Earnings (OTE) of approximately USD 160,000-180,000.
- Join a company offering fast-paced career development and the opportunity to directly shape the future of mission-critical software businesses.
- Seize the potential to not only manage but also build and grow an M&A team in the future.
Work Mode
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement. Candidates should be based in or willing to work from New York or Tampa, Florida.
Alliance Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer.
