Junior Associate, Mergers

Overview Junior Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions (Remote) CORA Group - Jonas Software Remote - Toronto Compensation & Role Details Expected Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000 CAD plus bonus, depending on experience and qualifications Role Type: New Role AI Disclosure: AI is used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this role About CORA Group / Jonas Software 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. CORA is expanding through acquisitions and was formally launched in 2022 to emphasize employee culture while accelerating growth through acquisition and investing in the long-term. Jonas Software is a leading provider of enterprise management software solutions with over 130 brands and a global footprint. Jonas supports over 60,000 customers in more than 30 countries and is a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., headquartered in Toronto and traded on the S&P/TSX 60 index. Job Profile (Location – Toronto, Remote): We are currently hiring a Junior Associate for our M&A execution team. As a Junior Associate, you will work with and report to the Senior Director, M&A who leads acquisitions for CORA Group. You will have an opportunity to drive all stages of the M&A process, including: Working closely with our business development team and Portfolio Managers to evaluate the quality of vertical-market software acquisition prospects; Engaging with acquisition targets’ shareholders, executives and financial advisors, while maintaining confidentiality, integrity and professionalism; Organizing, analyzing and presenting preliminary information received from potential acquisition targets; Developing high level and complex valuation models; Conducting financial and operational due diligence, and project managing due diligence activities of cross-functional teams, including human resources, research and development, tax and legal departments; Preparing investment memorandums, discussing the investment thesis and plan for the business post-closing with internal senior executives at CORA Group. Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess 3-5 years of experience working in consulting, private equity, investment banking or other similar experience; Excellent academic performance in a business, finance, economics, or accounting-related degree; Strong Excel skills and proficiency in building financial models, and capable of translating raw data into thoughtful analysis and concise presentations that will be delivered to senior executives; High quality decision making and problem solving skills, with the ability to grasp new and complex concepts quickly, while dealing with ambiguity and imperfect data; Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task between various ongoing responsibilities to meet established deadlines; Strong integrity and trustworthiness; Have a deep passion and interest in investing; Advanced verbal and written communication skills with the confidence and polish to speak with business owners, senior executives and external professional advisors; and A strong understanding of technology and the software industry is an asset. Compensation and Benefits Competitive base salary and bonus Significant upwards growth trajectory for high performers Generous vacation policy and supplemental health benefits plan Remote work flexibility, regular team event Additional Details Business Unit: CORA M&A Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Number of Openings Available: 1 Worker Type: Regular More About Jonas Software Jonas Software is a leading provider of enterprise management software solutions, serving vertical markets including hospitality, healthcare, construction, education, personal care, fitness, leisure, moving and legal services. Jonas supports over 60,000 customers in more than 30 countries and employs thousands of professionals. Jonas Software is a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., headquartered in Toronto, and is publicly listed on the TSX. It is a member of the S&P/TSX 60 Index. #J-18808-Ljbffr