Software M&A Associate

Software M&A Associate

Location | Remote

RP16426

Finatal is partnered with a fast-scaling Software buy-and-build platform seeking an M&A Associate to join their team. The firm acquires niche, mission-critical software businesses, focusing on long-term growth through operational support and decentralised value creation.

This is a full-cycle role, offering exposure across origination, execution, and post-acquisition strategy. You will work closely with Corporate Development leadership and portfolio company teams, gaining hands-on experience across both investing and operational initiatives.

This a remote opportunity, open to candidates from across Europe.

What you’ll do

• Engage directly with founders, intermediaries, and advisors to evaluate acquisition opportunities and assess strategic fit
• Support the development and management of a high-quality M&A pipeline, including market mapping and target prioritisation
• Conduct early-stage analysis, including business model assessment, financial review, and market positioning
• Build financial models and support end-to-end due diligence across commercial, financial, and operational workstreams
• Draft investment materials, including IC memos, deal summaries, and strategic rationale for internal decision-making
• Coordinate deal execution alongside advisors and internal stakeholders through to close
• Contribute to post-acquisition integration planning, including synergy identification and value creation initiatives
• Partner with portfolio companies to support operational improvements, growth strategy, and performance tracking

What we’re looking for

• 3-5 years’ experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development
• Demonstrated involvement in at least one M&A transaction through to completion, with a strong understanding of diligence and deal processes
• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities, with the ability to assess key business drivers and value creation opportunities
• Strong written communication: can turn conversations into structured reasoning and clear memos
• Comfortable leading external conversations and building rapport quickly with founders and advisors
• Experience in the tech/software ecosystem is strongly preferred