Head of Corporate Development leading Corel's acquisition strategy and M&A execution. Sourcing and closing software deals for the creative, collaborative, and productivity solutions company.
Responsibilities
Own Corel's M&A deal engine and acquisition strategy
Source consumer, prosumer, and desktop software targets across the US, Canada, and Europe
Evaluate, structure, and execute acquisitions
Build and manage Corel's M&A pipeline through banker relationships, founder outreach, and thematic research
Lead transaction execution from valuation and financial modeling through IOI/LOI drafting, structuring, negotiation, signing, and close
Develop investment theses, deal memos, valuation analyses, and market maps with the CEO, executive team, and Vector Capital
Direct cross-functional due diligence across finance, legal, tax, product, and technology
Manage outside advisors and keep transaction processes on track
Cultivate relationships with bankers, founders, and advisors
Partner with integration leaders post-close to ensure deals deliver on their thesis
Report directly to the CEO and eventually the CFO; work with Vector Capital's investment team
Requirements
8+ years of experience across investment banking, private equity, venture/growth investing, and/or corporate development
Exposure to consumer software and technology, ideally
Direct deal execution experience from sourcing through close
Strong financial modeling skills, including LBO models, Merger Models, and comparable company analyses
Genuine interest in consumer software roll-ups; experience with consumer, prosumer, or desktop software businesses is highly relevant
Sound commercial and operational judgment
Strong executive presence and ability to communicate and influence at the C-suite, board, and sponsor level
Comfort managing multiple concurrent workstreams in a lean, fast-moving team
Experience operating in a PE-backed or sponsor-owned environment and executing buy-and-build strategies is a bonus
Established network of technology bankers, founders, and advisors across the US and Canadian markets is a bonus
Benefits
Equal employment opportunities
Inclusive, barrier-free recruitment, selection process, and work environment
Accommodation provided upon request as required by Federal and Provincial regulations and Company Policy
Confidential handling of accommodation information
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