Fidelis Cybersecurity, Inc. is looking for an M&A Associate to join its Mergers and Acquisition team. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for supporting activities related to the research, evaluation, due diligence, and execution of acquisitions for the company.
What You'll Do
- Identify software businesses meeting our acquisition criteria and specific metrics.
- Develop and conduct prospecting campaigns via email and outbound calls, and generate new methods of business development.
- Nurture relationships with prospective targets and sell-side M&A Investment Banking firms.
- Lead preliminary evaluation of potential acquisitions, including business/financial due diligence and initial risk assessment.
- Manage and regularly update a robust deal pipeline as new targets and information become available.
- Conduct industry and market research to understand trends and identify new opportunities.
- Review and analyze investment presentations, converting data into concise presentations.
- Spearhead acquisition opportunities independently and perpetuate the deal process forward.
- Delegate tasks accordingly based on deal priorities.
- Support the team internally with ad-hoc requests.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for data requests, due diligence, and deal execution.
What We're Looking For
- 2-3 years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Corporate Development.
- Previous experience with Software M&A.
- Demonstrated strong academic performance at a top-tier institution.
- Exhibits professional maturity and presence with C-level executive interactions.
- Proactive, self-directed individual with strong sales and communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Thorough understanding of accounting fundamentals and financial modeling fluency.
- An understanding of software business technicals and the software M&A transaction process.
- Strong analytical, pattern recognition, and Excel skills.
Nice to Have
- An undergraduate degree in business is viewed favorably.
Team & Environment
This role is part of the company's Mergers and Acquisition team.
