Job Description
Banyan Software is seeking an M&A Associate to join its team in Amsterdam. Banyan Software acquires, builds, and grows enterprise software businesses. The Associate will be a key contributor to a lean, high-energy, high-volume M&A team, taking on critical functions within deal origination, diligence, and transaction processes.
The role involves:
- Collaborating with Banyan’s M&A and executive team to source and evaluate acquisitions.
- Leading conversations with owners, advisors, and bankers.
- Preparing and analyzing financial and non-financial information, valuation, and operational models.
- Driving the entire M&A process, including conducting detailed financial, sales, marketing, and operational diligence.
- Drafting investment memorandums for board approval and crafting integration strategy.
- Managing diligence processes and engaging with internal/ external legal, technology, HR, and tax.
- Assisting in the finance, operations, and integration of newly acquired businesses.
Requirements:
- Strong academic record from a competitive institution with a degree in Business or Finance.
- Minimum 4 years of M&A experience in private equity, investment banking, transaction advisory, corporate development, or a software-specific industry.
- Expertise in building financial models and proficiency in preparing thoughtfully structured analysis.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills with the ability to converse with senior executives.
- Ambitious career goals with the ability to work flexible hours.
- A strong understanding of technology and a passion for the software industry.
- Fluency in English and Dutch and/or Belgian.
The role offers:
- Opportunity to become a key contributor of a lean, high-energy, high-volume M&A team.
- Exposure to new industries, business models, valuation methods, research techniques, and C-level executives.