This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Corporate Development M&A Associate in India.

This role sits at the heart of a fast-moving M&A engine focused on acquiring and scaling vertical market software businesses across India. You will work closely with the Head of M&A and the broader deal team to identify, engage, and build relationships with founders and executives of target companies. The role blends strategic research, outbound outreach, and high-touch relationship management to generate and qualify acquisition opportunities. You will play a key part in shaping the early stages of the deal pipeline by opening conversations with potential sellers and ecosystem partners. The environment is entrepreneurial, data-informed, and highly relationship-driven. Success in this role requires curiosity, persistence, and strong interpersonal skills. It is an opportunity to directly contribute to a long-term acquisition strategy within a global software investment group.

Accountabilities

In this role, you will drive M&A origination efforts by identifying target companies, initiating relationships, and building a strong acquisition pipeline across the software ecosystem.

Research and identify vertical market software companies aligned with investment and acquisition criteria
Initiate and manage outreach to founders, executives, and key stakeholders of target companies
Build and maintain long-term relationships with business owners and industry participants
Manage structured outreach campaigns and consistently meet pipeline generation targets
Engage with investment bankers and ecosystem partners to expand sourcing channels
Qualify acquisition opportunities and support progression through the M&A pipeline
Encourage and facilitate discussions with potential sellers at the appropriate stage of engagement
Support the M&A team in evaluating and prioritizing target companies
Travel domestically as required to meet stakeholders and strengthen relationships

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a proactive, relationship-driven professional with experience in business development or M&A origination, combined with strong communication and execution skills.

4+ years of experience in Business Development (preferably in IT/software) or M&A deal origination
Strong interest in relationship management, lead generation, and strategic outreach
Basic understanding of M&A processes and financial concepts is preferred
Proven ability to build and manage pipelines of business opportunities
Strong persistence, resilience, and results-oriented mindset
Comfortable with cold outreach and initiating new business conversations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple engagements
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and operate in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor's or postgraduate degree from a reputable institution (Business, Finance, or Economics preferred)
Experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce is an advantage
Strong interpersonal skills with a professional and engaging communication style

Benefits

Competitive compensation aligned with experience and role seniority
Remote flexibility across India
Exposure to high-impact M&A transactions in the software sector
Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and global investment professionals
Dynamic, entrepreneurial work environment with strong ownership culture
Travel opportunities for stakeholder engagement and relationship building
Learning exposure across M&A, deal origination, and software investing
Access to structured pipeline and CRM-driven deal management tools
Part of a global software investment ecosystem with long-term growth focus

How Jobgether Works

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

Why Apply Through Jobgether

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