M&A Execution Manager
Job Summary:
Reporting into the Portfolio Manager, the M&A Manager will be responsible for directing Volaris Portfolio’s M&A activities in various verticals globally. This role will act as our principal industry advisor on the software industry and all related M&A elements. You will provide deep domain expertise and key industry leadership regarding acquisitions and ensure the Volaris global strategic objectives are driven throughout the acquisition process.The M&A Manager is tasked with leading M&A transactions through cross-functional due diligence and gathering and leveraging integration planning inputs to support integration planning and valuation inputs. The M&A Manager also gathers important information regarding risks and opportunities for impending and ongoing M&A activities, translating this information into fact-based and well-reasoned insights on the valuation and structural impact of the acquisition.
This position requires continual interactions with both internal and external business leaders in driving ongoing alignment of acquisitions. The M&A Manager is additionally responsible for ensuring that internal M&A processes and standards are adhered.
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
Supporting the Portfolio Manager in the creation of theVolarisPortfolio’s M&A strategy.
Oversee the implementation of the M&A strategy to ensure all the keyobjectivesare met.
Manage the M&A function, including:
Develop repeatable, efficient, and effective M&A workflow, playbooks, and best practices, including extracting the learnings through the Post-Acquisition Reviews.
M&Alead Advisor and lead on the execution of transactions.
Providestrategic advice, support, and influence for all acquisitions in the Portfolio, including:
Delivering strategic M&A support to the Portfolio Manager
Support the purchase agreement negotiation process.
Oversee the due diligence process and assumptions.
Provide strategic advice and regular updates to all key stakeholders on deal progress.
Facilitate the agreement of the investment memoobjectives.
Identifyhigh-performing M&A best practices and share these with the Portfolio Manager
Identifyingand monitoring target companies, contacting andmaintainingclose dialogue with the owners of those companies, as well as coordinating and executing acquisition transactions (both internal and external processes).
Development and maintenance of the M&A pipeline, sourcing, and developing new deal opportunities, both self-generated, through our Corporate Development teamandthroughleveragingour Business Units and referral channels and converting targets to actionable opportunities.
Work with internal and external teams during M&A processes, including due diligence, negotiations, and integrations.
Lead the due diligence process and develop andmaintainall ofthe key master files for use with all acquisitions.
Working with our legal team,tomanage and negotiate non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality agreements with target companies as well as transaction documentation.
Produce presentation materials summarizing investment opportunities and recommendations for theVolarisand Volaris leadership teams.
Leverage best practices to drive successful acquisitions of businesses for theVolaris
Work closely with thePortfolio Managerand the acquired business to develop detailed integration plans (30/60/90-day plans) to ensure our businesses are well integrated and can meet the stated outcomes within the Investment Memo.
Working with the Portfolio Manager to build theinvestment thesis of acquisitions.
Travel to offices in other locations (international/national)for diligence andinitialintegration support.
Perform any other reasonable duties asrequired.
Education and Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’sdegree in business management, finance, operations, strategy, or a relevant discipline.
3-5+ years of experience in M&A roles within the software industry.
Establishedtrack recordas the M&A lead of a successful multi-location business
Experience having successfullyacquiredbusinesses globally.
Relevant experience within company valuation, project management, acquisition processes, transactiondocumentsand due diligence, andcanlead work streams in these areas.
Strong commercial judgement with the foresight to see how potential acquisitions will fit within the Portfolio.
Strong business acumen with the ability toanticipatebusiness trends and takeappropriate actionsthatbenefitthe business.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a clear and proactive communicator whomaintainsa steady flow of information and someone who can impart the vision to a broad audience and earn the confidence of others.
Analytical and independent.
Personality
To be successful in this role,you’reambitious, highly motivated, and comfortable taking ownership.We’relooking for someone who is truly self-directed-you’llbe leading the way and helping drive the team’s success.
You’llbe part of building something unique from the ground up and will play a key role in shaping not only the work itself, but also how the team celebrates achievements, reaches milestones, and creates lasting impact. This is a pivotal role, and with it comes real freedom and autonomy to help builda strong team-and to grow and succeed yourself.
Ifyou’reexcited about creating something from the beginning within a well-established portfolio, please send your application to:Talent Acquisition Director Susanne Guld[email protected]
You will be based inTorontoand be workinghybridwith access to our office in downtown Toronto.
CA$140K/yr - CA$160K/yr
Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings Available:
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