M&A Director, PE-backed Software Investor, Munich, Germany

PER, Private Equity RecruitmentMünchen
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About our client
Our client, a rapidly expanding investment holding of significant size in the software sector, backed by a high-calibre private equity fund with a strong growth trajectory are currently looking for an M&A Director to lead the origination and execution of M&A deals with an investor mindset. They are looking to acquire several companies per year across Europe (historical average of 5 per annum) to achieve their inorganic growth goals and thus are looking for someone with experience working with this highly technical sector and extensive deal experience in a private equity fund or the M&A team of a PE-backed portfolio company. A natural networker, who can engage Founders, source deals bilaterally and build a network in the industry, based on trust.
This position is a great opportunity for a driven investment professional, looking to get involved in shaping the trajectory of a highly acquisitive software investment company. What the job involves
  • Building and developing a strong pipeline for further acquisitions, sourcing and converting own deal leads
  • Managing and supervising M&A transactions from start to finish with a small team
  • Working with founders, guiding them through the process and building a strong network in the industry
  • Ownership of investment process with a very hands-on approach
  • Driving the growth and professionalization of the business
  • Building and managing the broader M&A team
  • Presenting investment opportunities to the Investment Committee
Who we are looking for
  • Several years of professional experience in sourcing and executing deals in DACH ideally in a private equity fund in the software sector or alternatively in an acquisitive PE-backed software company
  • Strong track record of building a pipeline and executing on M&A transactions ideally combined with a deep understanding of the software sector
  • Hands-on approach, with high interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, self-starting mentality, drive to take ownership and an investor mindset
  • We are looking for an outgoing natural networker with a results-driven and goal-oriented personality backed by an analytical thinking and data-driven approach
  • Outstanding strategic, analytical and commercial skillset with great communication and presentation skills
  • Fluency in German and English
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