M&A Professional

Position Overview 

Cordance is seeking an M&A Professional to join its  investment team focused on sourcing, evaluating, and executing software acquisitions. This role functions at the intersection of M&A, technology, and corporate strategy, offering exposure to diverse business models, C-suite executives, and full lifecycle transaction execution. The person will meaningfully contribute to deal origination and execution, due diligence, and value creation strategy, playing a key role in advancing Cordance’s high-velocity inorganic growth strategy. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Source, screen, and evaluate potential acquisitions in partnership with Cordance’s M&A and executive leadership teams. 

• Build a pipeline of actionable acquisition opportunities through professional, high-integrity conversations with founders, operators, investors, and advisors 

• Build and analyze robust financial and operating models to assess unit economics & business performance and support investment decisions. 

• Manage transaction execution across the full lifecycle of a deal, —including financial, commercial, product, technology, legal, and HR workstreams—coordinating both internal and external stakeholders. 

• Develop investment memorandums and deal recommendations for executive and board review. 

• Support integration planning and execution to ensure smooth onboarding of acquired companies into the Cordance family. 

• Conduct market, competitive, and industry research to inform sourcing strategies and investment theses. 
• Assist finance and operations teams with operating strategy and modeling for newly acquired businesses. 

Competencies: 

• Demonstrated analytical and financial modeling capability, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and derive clear insights. 

• Professional communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with founders and senior executives. 

• Strong problem-solving ability and sound business judgment in ambiguous and fast-moving environments. 

• High-ownership mindset with the initiative and drive to manage multiple transactions simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. 

• Strong understanding of software business models, unit economics, and value drivers. 

• Collaborative working style with the ability to partner cross-functionally across legal, finance, technology, and operations teams. 

Required Qualifications  

Experience:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field with strong academic performance. 

• Relevant M&A experience within private equity, investment banking, corporate development, or transaction advisory 

• Demonstrated expertise in building financial models and producing well-structured analyses. 

• Experience leading or participating in diligence processes and preparing transaction to the JD materials for senior leadership. 

• Exposure to software or technology-enabled businesses strongly preferred. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience sourcing and evaluating acquisition targets, including market mapping, pipeline development, and deal execution and diligence in support of M&A and corporate strategy initiatives.