Full-time · Remote
Corporate Development Associate (M&A Business Development)
This is a high-impact sourcing role within a prolific software aggregator, perfect for a hungry professional looking to master the 'front-end' of M&A. You will be responsible for the entire top-of-funnel process, from identifying niche software gems to pitching Aspire's value proposition to founders. It offers a rare blend of business development and financial analysis in a remote-friendly, high-velocity setting.
Aspire Software · Montreal, Quebec, Canada · Posted 18 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-impact sourcing role within a prolific software aggregator, perfect for a hungry professional looking to master the 'front-end' of M&A. You will be responsible for the entire top-of-funnel process, from identifying niche software gems to pitching Aspire's value proposition to founders. It offers a rare blend of business development and financial analysis in a remote-friendly, high-velocity setting.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and qualify vertical market software targets for potential acquisition
- Execute multi-channel outreach campaigns to engage company founders and CEOs
- Maintain a rigorous and updated CRM pipeline of prospective deals
- Conduct introductory strategic calls to assess business health and seller intent
- Support the M&A team during early-stage due diligence and market positioning reviews
Essential
- 1–4 years of professional experience in corporate development, investment banking, or related fields
- Proven track record in lead generation and relationship building with senior stakeholders
- Ability to interpret financial statements and understand core business models
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for executive-level outreach
- High level of proficiency in CRM management and pipeline tracking
- Willingness to travel 10–20% for industry conferences and face-to-face meetings
Preferred
- Prior exposure to the SaaS or broader technology markets
- Familiarity with valuation drivers and M&A acquisition dynamics
- Experience using Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and advanced Excel
Key Skills
Deal SourcingMarket ResearchFinancial AnalysisRelationship ManagementStrategic OutreachPipeline ManagementDue Diligence SupportPublic/Proprietary Data Mining
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Direct mentorship from veteran M&A professionals
- Global exposure within a top-tier software acquisition group
- High-growth entrepreneurial work environment
- Networking opportunities with tech founders and industry leaders
Next step
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