Director, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Location: Toronto (remote-friendly within Ontario)
Industry: Software and Technology Investments
About the Opportunity
A privately backed investment firm is seeking a Director of Mergers & Acquisitions to lead the sourcing, evaluation, and execution of software acquisitions across North America.
The firm acquires and operates niche B2B software companies and is building a modern investment platform focused on long-term value creation. This is an opportunity to join a small, high-performing team and work directly with experienced investors and operators who have built and scaled successful technology businesses.
You will play a central role in managing the full deal process from diligence through close, while helping shape how the firm evaluates and integrates new portfolio companies.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end deal execution including financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and coordination with legal, tax, and accounting advisors
Partner with senior leadership on deal structuring, negotiation strategy, and investment recommendations
Manage multiple concurrent workstreams, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met across transactions
Collaborate with the origination team on early-stage assessments and support post-close integration activities
Build and refine repeatable processes for diligence and execution as the M&A function grows
Develop deep expertise in evaluating small, profitable software and technology businesses
Ideal Candidate Profile
5 to 10 years of total experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or corporate finance
Proven experience running or significantly contributing to buy-side M&A processes
Strong analytical, modeling, and valuation skills
Excellent communication and project management abilities
Comfortable working with small, founder-led businesses and navigating ambiguity or incomplete data
Thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment that values autonomy and accountability
Nice to Have
Experience evaluating vertical market or recurring revenue software businesses
Exposure to lower middle market transactions (5 to 20 million range)
Background in Big Four Corporate Finance (not Transaction Services) or similar advisory environments
Compensation
Base salary: 140,000 - 150,000
Target total compensation: 200,000 to 220,000 CAD (deal-based performance bonuses)
Bonus structure tied to successful deal completions
Why This Role
This position offers the chance to work directly with seasoned dealmakers in a growing investment platform. You will gain full-cycle M&A experience, contribute to active acquisitions, and help build a scalable acquisition function within a team that values ownership, learning, and results.
If you are a mid-career professional looking to move beyond large, process-heavy environments and take meaningful responsibility in a fast-moving investment firm, this opportunity may be a strong fit.