M&A; Origination & Business Development Associate Location: Madrid, Spain Contract: Full-Time | Permanent Compensation: 26,000-30,000 (plus bonus) 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.

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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 adecuado 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. xcskxlj
- 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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