M&A Associate

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Toronto, ON
Mid level
Software
The Role
Exciting opportunity to join a lean, high-energy M&A team at Banyan Software. Responsibilities include sourcing and evaluating acquisitions, leading conversations with stakeholders, preparing financial models, and managing the M&A process. Qualifications include a strong academic record, 4 years of M&A experience, expertise in financial modeling, and a passion for the software industry.
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Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. In recent years, Banyan was named the #1 fastest-growing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.

Job Profile:

This is an exciting opportunity to become a key contributor of a lean, high-energy, high-volume M&A team. The core activities will resemble that of a technology-focused corporate development team or private equity firm. The Associate will take on critical functions within the deal origination, diligence, and transaction processes, and will have a measurable impact on the organization. The experience will be unique and rewarding with the Associate being exposed to new industries, business models, valuation methods, research techniques, C-level executives.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with Banyan’s M&A and the executive team to source and evaluate acquisitions.
  • Lead conversations with owners, advisors, and bankers with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.
  • Prepare and analyze financial and non-financial information, valuation, and operational models.
  • Drive the entire M&A process, including conducting detailed financial, sales, marketing, and operational diligence; drafting investment memorandums for board approval; and crafting integration strategy.
  • Manage diligence processes and engage with internal/ external legal, technology, HR, and tax.
  • Assist in the finance, operations, and integration of newly acquired businesses.

Qualifications for success:

  • Strong academic record from a competitive institution with a degree in Business or Finance
  • Minimum 4 years of M&A experience, working in private equity, investment banking, transaction advisory, corporate development or a software-specific industry.
  • Expertise in building financial models, and proficiency in preparing thoughtfully structured analysis.
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills with the ability to converse with senior executives.
  • Ambitious career goals with the ability to work flexible hours to grow within a fast-growing organization.
  • A strong understanding of technology and a passion for the software industry.



Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Banyan: Banyan affirms that inequality is detrimental to our Global Teams, associates, our Operating Companies, and the communities we serve. As a collective, our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Banyan is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

The Company
HQ: Atlanta, GA
118 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software businesses, their employees, and customers to preserve the legacy of founders, while helping grow the business into the future.

We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great software businesses that have dominant positions in niche markets all over the world. Today Banyan has over 750 employees throughout the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 2016 with permanent capital to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy, hold and grow for life strategy. For more information on Banyan Software, Inc. visit: http://www.banyansoftware.com

What We Look For:
- Great enterprise software businesses that have dominant positions in niche markets
- We work with owners who are thinking about an exit today or further down the road
- We are flexible and can be creative when we find a business that is a good fit
- The businesses in the Banyan family all share a similar profile:
- Annual revenues in excess of $2M-$30M
- A high percentage of recurring revenue
- Positive operating margins and cash flow
- High customer retention and satisfaction
- Happy and committed employees

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