M&A Origination & Business Development AssociateLocation:Madrid, SpainContract:Full-Time | PermanentCompensation:26,000-30,000 (plus bonus)MMR2407We 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 RoleThis 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 ProfileThis 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.- Analytical, with the ability to understand business models and review financial information.- Comfortable taking initiative and owning their work from day one.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 M&A Origination & Business Development Associate (Madrid)
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📍 Madrid