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

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- 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

📌 M&A Origination (Madrid)
🏢 Finatal
📍 Madrid