A private equity-backed software platform is seeking a Head of Corporate Development to build and lead its M&A; function. Reporting directly to the CEO and partnering closely with the ownership group, this individual will play a central role in shaping the company's inorganic growth strategy.

The company owns a portfolio of established software products with a global customer base and is entering an exciting phase of acquisition-driven expansion. This is a unique chance for a banker, investor, or corporate development professional who wants to build a function from the ground up, lead strategic transactions, and have a meaningful impact on the future direction of the business.

Responsibilities:

Lead the company's acquisition strategy, helping identify and execute opportunities that support long-term growth objectives

Build and manage a robust pipeline of acquisition targets through banker relationships, founder outreach, proprietary research, and market mapping

Own the full M&A; lifecycle, including sourcing, valuation, financial modeling, due diligence, negotiation, execution, and post-close integration support

Develop investment theses, market analyses, acquisition strategies, and board-level materials for executive leadership and investors

Partner closely with the CEO, leadership team, and ownership group to evaluate strategic opportunities and capital allocation priorities

Coordinate cross-functional transaction processes across finance, legal, tax, product, technology, and operations teams

Cultivate and maintain relationships with founders, advisors, investors, and investment banking professionals to generate proprietary opportunities

Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on inorganic growth initiatives and broader corporate strategy

Ideal background:

7+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, growth investing, or a combination thereof

Strong transaction experience with the ability to lead deals from sourcing through close

Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills

Experience evaluating acquisition opportunities and conducting due diligence

Exposure to software, technology, SaaS, or tech-enabled businesses is strongly preferred

Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment





Strong communication skills and executive presence with experience working alongside senior leadership teams

Why this role?

Opportunity to build and lead a corporate development function from day one rather than step into an established process

Direct partnership with the CEO and private equity sponsors on strategic growth initiatives

Significant ownership and autonomy across sourcing, evaluating, and executing acquisitions

Ability to influence the company's long-term growth strategy and acquisition roadmap

Exposure to both investing and operating decisions within a highly acquisitive software platform

Entrepreneurial environment where ideas are valued and impact is highly visible

Unique opportunity to help create a scalable acquisition engine and play a key role in the company's next stage of growth

About the Opportunity:
A private equity-backed software platform is seeking a Head of Corporate Development to build and lead its M&A; function. Reporting directly to the CEO and partnering closely with the ownership group, this individual will play a central role in shaping the company's inorganic growth strategy.

The company owns a portfolio of established software products with a global customer base and is entering an exciting phase of acquisition-driven expansion. This is a unique opportunity for a banker, investor, or corporate development professional who wants to build a function from the ground up, lead strategic transactions, and have a meaningful impact on the future direction of the business.

Responsibilities:

Lead the company's acquisition strategy, helping identify and execute opportunities that support long-term growth objectives

Build and manage a robust pipeline of acquisition targets through banker relationships, founder outreach, proprietary research, and market mapping

Own the full M&A; lifecycle, including sourcing, valuation, financial modeling,



due diligence, negotiation, execution, and post-close integration support

Develop investment theses, market analyses, acquisition strategies, and board-level materials for executive leadership and investors

Partner closely with the CEO, leadership team, and ownership group to evaluate strategic opportunities and capital allocation priorities

Coordinate cross-functional transaction processes across finance, legal, tax, product, technology, and operations teams

Cultivate and maintain relationships with founders, advisors, investors, and investment banking professionals to generate proprietary opportunities

Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on inorganic growth initiatives and broader corporate strategy

Ideal background:

7+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, growth investing, or a combination thereof

Strong transaction experience with the ability to lead deals from sourcing through close

Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills

Experience evaluating acquisition opportunities and conducting due diligence

Exposure to software, technology, SaaS, or tech-enabled businesses is strongly preferred

Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Strong communication skills and executive presence with experience working alongside senior leadership teams

Why this role?

Opportunity to build and lead a corporate development function from day one rather than step into an established process

Direct partnership with the CEO and private equity sponsors on strategic growth initiatives

Significant ownership and autonomy across sourcing, evaluating, and executing acquisitions

Ability to influence the company's long-term growth strategy and acquisition roadmap

Exposure to both investing and operating decisions within a highly acquisitive software platform

Entrepreneurial environment where ideas are valued and impact is highly visible

Unique chance to help create a scalable acquisition engine and play a key role in the company's next stage of growth

If this opportunity sounds of interest, feel free to apply directly or reach out to me for a confidential conversation.

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📌 Head of Corporate Development (Quebec City)
🏢 Selby Jennings
📍 Quebec City