M&A; Origination & Business Development Associate Location: Madrid, Spain
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
MMR2407
We are partnering with a leading international permanent capital software investor to appoint an M&A; Origination & Business Development Associate in Madrid. Our client acquires and operates mission-critical software businesses across a range of niche vertical markets, with a long-term ownership approach and active acquisition strategy.
The Role This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious early-career professional to join the Corporate Development team of a highly acquisitive international software investor.
Working across the M&A; lifecycle, you will help identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities, build relationships with founders and advisers, support early-stage due diligence, and contribute to the development of a high-quality acquisition pipeline. The role offers direct exposure to software M&A;, senior stakeholders, and real transaction activity within a fast-paced acquisitive environment.
Key Responsibilities Research and identify potential acquisition targets across software and technology markets.
Build and maintain target company databases and acquisition pipelines.
Conduct outreach to founders, CEOs, shareholders and directors of prospective acquisition targets.
Develop relationships with M&A; advisors, brokers, corporate finance boutiques and specialist sector intermediaries.
Generate, qualify and nurture acquisition opportunities over time.




Monitor software market activity, industry trends and relevant M&A; transactions.
Review company information and financial statements to support opportunity assessment and prioritisation.
Maintain accurate CRM records, outreach activity and pipeline reporting.
Candidate Profile This role is idóneo for candidates with 0-2 years' experience who are commercially minded, proactive and interested in building a career within software M&A;, corporate development or investing.
The successful candidate will be:
Proactive, driven and highly motivated.
Commercially curious, with a genuine interest in software businesses and acquisitions.
Ideally from a background in investment banking, M&A; origination, corporate development, software sales, or a similar commercially focused environment.
Candidates with relevant internship experience or a placement year will also be considered.
Fluent in English. Spanish is advantageous but not required.
A strong communicator, confident in engaging with founders, business owners and senior stakeholders.
An excellent relationship builder, capable of developing opportunities over time.
Self-directed, hardworking and comfortable operating in a proactive outreach environment.
Analytical, with the ability to understand business models and review financial information.
Comfortable taking initiative and owning their work from day one.
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