About Fluent Software Group Fluent Software Group is part of

Valsoft

Corporations family of operating groups;a global leader inacquiringand growing vertical market software companies.

We focus on specialized industries where deepexpertisetruly makes the difference.

At Fluent, we give founders and their teams a foreverhome,preserving their culture and momentum while unlockingnew resources, technology, and proven operational playbooks that fuel sustainable, long-term growth.

The Opportunity: Investment

Analystor Associate Wearelooking for a driven

Investment

Analystor Associateto support bothdeal sourcing and executionacross Fluents growing portfolio of vertical market software businesses.

Youwillbe hands-on in live transactionsandactively own and build the pipeline through research, outreach, and early-stage evaluation.

This role is ideal for someone coming from

Investment Banking, Private Equity, Consulting, or Corporate Developmentwho wants broader ownership, responsibility, and long-term exposure to software investing.

What You

Will

Own Deal Sourcing & Pipeline Management Own and actively manage the acquisition pipeline Research vertical software markets andidentifyattractive acquisition targets Conduct outbound outreach to founders and intermediaries Perform early-stage screening, financial reviews, and business assessments Maintain CRM data, pipeline tracking, and sourcing metrics Deal Execution & Due Diligence Support end-to-end transaction execution from LOI through close Build and review financial models, valuation analyses (DCF, comps, scenarios) Conduct financial, commercial, and operational due diligence Analyze historical performance, forecasts, SaaS KPIs, and customer metrics Coordinate with cross-functional teams (finance, legal, operations, technology) Prepare investment memos and materials for senior leadership Strategic & Analytical Support Track portfolio and pipeline KPIs, timelines, and risks Conduct market, industry, and competitive research Identifytrends, growth opportunities, and deal risks Contribute to process improvements and best practices across the M&A; function Who You Are Qualifications Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field 23 years of experiencein Investment Banking, Private Equity, Consulting, or Corporate Development Strong financial analysis, modeling, and valuation skills Advancedproficiencyin Excel and Power

Point Comfortable owning workstreams independently in a fast-paced environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Curious, proactive, and commercially minded Nice-to-Haves Experience with SaaS or vertical market software businesses Exposure to full transaction lifecycles Interest in long-term career growth in M&A; or corporate development Who You Are High Autonomy, High Impact: Real ownership from Day 1 Responsible Career Growth: Deep exposure to sourcing,dealexecution,



and scaling software companies Learning-Driven Culture: Ongoing mentorship and development Entrepreneurial Energy: No two days look the same Competitive Offer: Compensation, health, dental, vision, PTO, and more Team-First Mindset: Collaborative culture with global connections Join Us Help us scale incredible software companies without losing their entrepreneurial edge.

AtFluent, and

Valsoft,youllmake a real impact from Day 1.

We use AI-powered tools (including transcription and automatednote-taking) during portions of our interview process to support a consistent and thorough candidate experience.

Candidates who require alternative accommodation may request it at any stage of the recruitment process.

Fluent Software Groupiscommitted to building diverse,equitable, and inclusive teams.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protectedcharacteristic. #Fluent

Software --- proposde Fluent Software Group Fluent Software Group faitpartiede la famille degroupesopratoiresde

Valsoft

Corporation, un leadermondialdanslacquisitionet lacroissancedentreprisesdelogicielsdemarchsverticaux.

Nousnousconcentronssur des industriesspcialisesolexpertiseapprofondiefait toute ladiffrence.

Chez Fluent, nousoffronsauxfondateurset leursquipes un foyer pour la vie,enprservantleurculture etleurlan, toutendbloquantdenouvellesressources, technologies et desmodlesoprationnelsprouvsquisoutiennentunecroissancedurable longterme.

Lopportunit: Analysteou

Associeeninvestissement Noussommes la rechercheduneanalysteouassocieeninvestissementmotivepoursoutenir lafoisle sourcing etlexcutiondes transactions au sein duportefeuillecroissantdentreprisesdelogicielsdemarchsverticauxde Fluent.

Voussereztrsimpliquedans destransactions activesetresponsabledudveloppementet de la gestion du pipeline grce la recherche, audmarchageet lvaluationenphaseprliminaire.

Cerleestidalpourunepersonneissue de labanquedinvestissement, du capital-investissement, du conseiloududveloppementcorporatifquisouhaiteplus deresponsabilit,dautonomieetuneexposition longtermelinvestissementenlogiciels.

Vosresponsabilits Sourcing de transactions et gestion du pipeline trepropritaire etgreractivementle pipelinedacquisitions Rechercherdesmarchsdelogicielsverticauxet identifier desciblesdacquisitionattrayantes Effectuerdudmarchagesortantauprsdefondateursetdintermdiaires Raliserdes analysesprliminaires,



revuesfinanciresetvaluationsdentreprise Maintenirles donnes CRM, lesuividu pipeline et lesindicateursde sourcing Excutiondes transactions et diligenceraisonnable Soutenirlexcutioncompltedes transactions, de lalettredintention(LOI) laclture Construireetanalyserdesmodlesfinanciers et desvaluations(DCF, comparables,scnarios) Menerdes diligencesfinancires,commercialesetoprationnelles Analyserla performancehistorique, lesprvisions, lesindicateurs

SaaS et lesmtriquesclients Coordonneravec des quipesmultidisciplinaires(finance,juridique,oprations,technologie) Prparerdesmmosdinvestissementet desprsentationspour la direction Soutienstratgiqueetanalytique Suivrelesindicateursclsduportefeuilleet du pipeline, leschancierset lesrisques Effectuerdes analyses demarch,dindustrieet de concurrence Identifier les tendances,opportunitsdecroissanceetrisqueslisaux transactions Contribuerlamliorationdes processus et desmeilleurespratiquesenM&A; Profilrecherch Qualifications Baccalauratenfinance,comptabilit,conomie, administrationoudomaineconnexe 2 3ansdexprienceenbanquedinvestissement, capital-investissement, conseiloudveloppementcorporatif Solidescomptencesenanalysefinancire,modlisationetvaluation Matriseavanced

Excelet Power

Point laisedegrerdes volets de travail de faonautonomedans unenvironnementrapide Excellentescomptencesencommunicationcriteetorale Curieuxse,proactifveetorienteaffaires Atouts Exprienceavec desentreprises

SaaSoudelogicielsdemarchsverticaux Exposition des cycles de transactionscomplets Intrtpourunecarrire longtermeenM&Aouendveloppementcorporatif; Pourquoivousjoindre nous Grandeautonomie, impactrel:responsabilitconcrtedsle premier jour Croissancedecarriresrieuse: expositionapprofondieau sourcing, lexcutiondes transactions et lacroissancedentrepriseslogicielles Cultureaxesurlapprentissage:mentoratetdveloppementcontinus Espritentrepreneurial:aucunejournene seressemble Offrecomptitive:rmunration, assurances sant,dentaire, vision,vacanceset plus Espritdquipe: culture collaborative avec desconnexionsmondiales Joignez-vous nous Aidez-nous fairecrotredesentreprisesdelogicielsexceptionnellessansperdreleurADN entrepreneurial.

Chez Fluent et

Valsoft, vousaurezun impactreldsle premier jour.

Nousutilisonsdesoutilsalimentsparlintelligenceartificielle(ycomprisla transcription et laprisede notesautomatise)durantcertainestapes denotreprocessusdentrevueafindoffriruneexpriencecandidatcohrenteetrigoureuse.

Lescandidatsquisouhaitentbnficierdunemesuredadaptationpeuventenfaire lademande toute tape du processus derecrutement.

Groupe Fluentsengagent btir des quipes diversifies, quitables et inclusives.

Nous accueillons lescandidatesde tous horizons, identits et expriences, et toutes les candidatures qualifies seront considres sans gard la race, au genre, lge, au handicap, la religion, lorientation sexuelle ou toute autre caractristique protge.

📌 Analyste/Associé(e), F&A | Analyst/Associate, M&A (Montreal)
🏢 Valsoft
📍 Montreal