M&A Corporate Development Associate

Job Description:

M&A Corporate Development Associate

CORA Group - Jonas Software ( )

Remote Canada

Compensation & Role Details

Expected Salary Range: base salary $60,000 - $70,000 CAD plus performance bonus, depending on experience and qualifications

Role Type: New Role

AI Disclosure: AI is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this role

About CORA Group

CORA Group (Collective Organization Redefining Advancement) operates as a portfolio within Jonas Software,

positioned within North America to the Collection & Recovery, Food Service, Construction, Wine/Retail, Moving &

Storage, Loyalty, Legal, and Long-Term Care Pharmacy industries. Adding to its 1,000 employees, CORA is

continuously expanding through acquisitions. CORA Group is a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Inc.,

headquartered in Toronto and traded on the S&P/TSX 60.

About the Role

We are seeking an M&A Corporate Development Associate to join our team and play a key role in identifying and

developing acquisition opportunities. This role centers on building and maintaining relationships with investment

banks, M&A advisory firms, and other intermediaries to ensure we have a robust and high-quality pipeline of

potential acquisitions aligned with our portfolio strategy. You will have an opportunity to drive all stages of the M&A

process, including:

• Developing and managing relationships with investment banks, M&A advisors, brokers, and other deal sources.
• Acting as a primary point of contact for intermediaries, maintaining consistent communication and
• representing our firm's acquisition strategy with professionalism and clarity.
• Sourcing, reviewing, and evaluating banker-led opportunities to assess fit within our acquisition criteria.
• Partnering with internal M&A, legal, and business development teams to qualify and prioritize deals.
• Confidently presenting our investment thesis and acquisition strategy to intermediaries to strengthen sourcing
• channels.
• Maintaining detailed records of communications, relationships, and deal activity in Salesforce (CRM).
• Other adhoc projects.

What We're Looking For

• 2 - 4 years of relevant experience in investment banking, M&A advisory, private equity, corporate development,
• financial services, or other related fields.
• Understanding of the M&A process, from initial sourcing through transaction execution.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills; comfortable engaging with senior advisors and
• executives.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Salesforce (or similar CRM tools) is considered an asset.
• Experience maintaining accurate, timely pipeline reporting.
• Creative, resourceful, and entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward action.
• A degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline is valued.

Business Unit:

CORA M&A

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Number of Openings Available:

2

Worker Type:

Associate

More About Jonas Software:

Jonas Software is a leading provider of enterprise management software solutions, serving a wide range of vertical markets including hospitality, healthcare, construction, education, personal care, fitness, leisure, moving and legal services, to name a few. Within these markets, Jonas is comprised of over 65 distinct brands, each a respected leader in its domain.

Jonas' vision is to be the branded global leader across these verticals and to be recognized by customers and industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of "Software for Life." We are committed to technology, product innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service.

Jonas Software supports over 60,000 customers in more than 30 countries. We employ over 6,000 skilled professionals, including industry experts and technology specialists. Across our broader network, we support a global workforce of more than 30,000 employees.

Headquartered in Canada, Jonas Software has a global footprint with offices around the world. We're a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., based in Toronto, publicly listed on the TSX (CSU.TO), and a member of the S&P/TSX 60 Index.