Full-time · Remote
Head of Origination
This is a high-impact leadership role for a seasoned M&A professional who wants to build and lead a global deal-sourcing engine. You will balance strategic oversight with active deal-making, focusing on high-conviction B2B SaaS verticals. It is a unique opportunity to join a remote-first 'portfolio powerhouse' that is actively redefining how software companies are acquired and scaled.
saas.group · Berlin, Germany · Posted 17 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-impact leadership role for a seasoned M&A professional who wants to build and lead a global deal-sourcing engine. You will balance strategic oversight with active deal-making, focusing on high-conviction B2B SaaS verticals. It is a unique opportunity to join a remote-first 'portfolio powerhouse' that is actively redefining how software companies are acquired and scaled.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the global origination strategy in partnership with the Head of M&A
- Manage and mentor the origination team across North America and Europe
- Maintain an individual quota of qualified deal opportunities and founder conversations
- Identify and refine investment verticals and AI-forward sourcing initiatives
- Establish and monitor annual financial and operational KPIs for the function
Essential
- Proven track record in M&A origination or high-level business development
- Experience in a 'player-coach' capacity, managing teams while hitting individual targets
- Deep understanding of the B2B SaaS landscape and unit economics
- Ability to lead North American and European origination functions
- Expertise in outbound sourcing and conversion metrics
- Experience in thesis-driven investment frameworks
Preferred
- Experience with AI-centric sourcing tools and methodologies
- Existing network of B2B SaaS founders and intermediaries
- Background in private equity or venture capital
Key Skills
Strategic leadershipDeal sourcingFinancial modelingExecutive communicationProcess codificationPipeline managementData-driven decision making
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Fully remote work environment
- Global team culture (50+ countries)
- Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of 25+ brands
- Access to a dedicated Candidate Hub and internal resources
- Permanent capital partnership model
- High-impact leadership role in a growing M&A team
Next step
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