M&A Business Development Analyst

Valsoft Corporation is seeking an M&A Business Development Analyst to support acquisition activities across its portfolio of software companies in Latin America. This role focuses on sourcing vertical market software companies, maintaining an acquisition pipeline, and engaging with potential acquisition targets.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and engage vertical market software companies and potential acquisition opportunities aligned with the company’s investment strategy
• Execute proactive multi-channel outreach campaigns to engage founders and executives
• Help maintain a consistent pipeline of potential acquisition targets
• Conduct industry mapping, monitor market developments, competitor activity, and transaction trends to inform sourcing priorities
• Prepare investment memos, management presentations, and supporting materials for leadership review
• Build and maintain financial models including DCF, trading comparables, transaction comparables, and scenario analyses
• Analyze historical financial statements, KPIs, customer metrics, and forecast assumptions
• Conduct financial, commercial, and operational due diligence on potential acquisitions
• Track pipeline activity, manage data rooms, and monitor transaction timelines
• Maintain CRM data and internal acquisition tracking tools to support pipeline management
• Contribute to process improvements, documentation, and best practices within the M&A function

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• 2–3 years of experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, M&A, Private Equity, Consulting, or a similar analytical role
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong financial analysis, modeling, and valuation skills is a plus
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Intellectual curiosity about vertical market software businesses and long-term investing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Portuguese; Spanish is a strong plus
• Strong commercial mindset and interest in understanding how software businesses operate and grow
• Hands-on experience with financial modeling, including DCF, comparables, and sensitivity analysis
• Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce)
• Understanding of SaaS metrics and software-focused due diligence processes
• Experience conducting market research and competitive analysis
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical capabilities
• Interest in long-term career development within M&A, corporate development, or strategic finance
• Commercial curiosity and interest in understanding how software businesses operate and grow