Corporate Development Associate

**Job Title**: Corporate Development Associate
**Company**: Solen Software Group
**Location**: Toronto, Canada
**Employment Type**: Full-time

**About Solen Software Group**: Solen Software Group is an evergreen holding company that acquires and operates proven software businesses that have significant growth potential in a variety of vertical markets, enabling them to be market leaders in their niche industry. Solen owns several software companies in various market spaces: Human Resource Technology, Fleet Telematics, Asset Management, E-Health, Document Management, and other innovative software solutions in a variety of industries. Solen is backed by a group of advisors and investors that have built software businesses of material scale (10-100M in ARR) and advised many.

**About the role**:As a Corporate Development Associate you will play a crucial role in our M&A sourcing engine—identifying and engaging with founders of promising bootstrapped B2B SaaS businesses. Your work will be the front line of Solen's growth, driving outreach, relationship-building, and deal pipeline development. This role is perfect for you if you are a natural communicator and thrive on conversations with founders, and proactively seeks out quality b2b software acquisition opportunities. You will be a critical part of helping Solen enter our next phase of growth as we continue to acquire quality B2B SaaS businesses.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**M&A Sourcing & Outreach**
- Identify, research, and map software markets to find attractive acquisition targets
- Build and maintain relationships with software founders, owners, and intermediaries
- Work collaboratively with the sourcing team to develop and achieve ambitious KPIs
- Track and refine outreach metrics to optimize engagement and deal flow

**Initial Deal Evaluation**
- Meet with founders and quickly understand the fundamentals of their businesses
- Gather key financial and operational data to inform valuation discussions
- Collaborate with the team to qualify leads and prioritize high-potential deals

**Market & Competitive Analysis**
- Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to refine our acquisition thesis
- Analyze key financial indicators to determine a company's fit for Solen
- Work with the leadership team to refine targeting criteria and adjust strategies

**Key Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Finance, Economics).
- 3-5 + years of proven experience in corporate development, investment banking, product or a related field, with a strong focus on M&A in the technology sector.
- Proficiency in Excel and CRM tools, with strong analytical skills for data management and financial evaluation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong aptitude for relationship-building.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities, with a keen understanding of the B2B SaaS market.
- Ability to work on-site and collaboratively with team members.
- Enthusiasm for conducting market research and competitive analysis
- Legally authorized to work in Canada.

**What will set you apart**:
We are looking for individuals who are motivated by challenges and have a relentless drive to learn and grow. While technical proficiency is essential, your attitude and unwavering commitment to collaborative success are the traits that will blend well with Solen culture.
- **Excellent communicator** - you convey ideas and plans clearly, efficiently, and quickly and communicate confidently with key stakeholders.
- ** Get things done** - you are organized, driven by the creation and execution of processes. You know how to hustle while paying close attention to the details. You have tremendous energy and a positive attitude
- ** Are relentlessly resourceful**- you are able to see a project from the idea stage through successful completion - and do what it takes to make it a success. You're looking for an opportunity to take on enormous responsibility and grow in a high velocity work environment.
- ** Care about excellence** - you are focused, professional and thoughtful in everything you do. While the big ideas matter, you also care deeply about the details and meticulous execution
- ** Think ahead**- you see around corners, anticipate outcomes and develop contingencies. You surface potential problems along with possible solutions
- ** Embody Solen through and through** - you are respectful, friendly, upbeat, empathetic, punctual, and confident in your abilities without being boastful

**Benefits**:

- Be part of a dynamic, growth-oriented company with a focus on long-term success
- Opportunity to drive strategic decision-making and drive legal excellence in a fast-paced environment.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.

**We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.