This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Corporate Development M&A based in India.

This role sits at the core of a dynamic M&A origination engine focused on identifying, engaging, and building relationships with founders and executives of vertical market software companies. You will play a key role in sourcing acquisition opportunities by combining research, outreach, and relationship management to support long-term portfolio growth. The position offers exposure to the full M&A deal-sourcing lifecycle, working closely with senior leadership and experienced deal professionals. It is ideal for someone who thrives in a highly entrepreneurial, people-driven environment where curiosity, persistence, and communication skills are critical. You will actively shape the acquisition pipeline by initiating conversations that can lead to transformative transactions. The environment is fast-paced, relationship-focused, and built around continuous experimentation and learning.

Accountabilities

In this role, you will be responsible for driving M&A origination efforts and building a strong pipeline of acquisition opportunities across the software ecosystem.

Identify and research vertical market software companies aligned with the investment thesis and strategic priorities
Initiate and nurture long-term relationships with founders, CEOs, executives, and key industry stakeholders
Execute structured outreach campaigns, managing communication schedules and meeting engagement targets
Build and maintain relationships with bankers, advisors, and ecosystem partners to strengthen deal sourcing channels
Engage target companies to spark acquisition discussions at the appropriate time and progress opportunities through the pipeline
Support qualification of potential targets by assessing strategic fit and early-stage interest
Coordinate occasional travel to meet stakeholders and deepen relationships in person

Requirements

The ideal candidate combines strong business development experience with excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, and the ability to thrive in a relationship-driven M&A environment.

Minimum 4 years of experience in business development (IT/technology preferred) or M&A deal origination
Strong interest in relationship building, lead generation, and strategic research
Basic understanding of M&A processes and financial concepts (preferred but not mandatory)
Proven ability to manage pipelines, plan outreach, and consistently drive opportunities forward
Highly proactive, resilient, and comfortable with cold outreach and high-volume engagement
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong professional etiquette
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple ongoing initiatives
Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce is an advantage
Bachelor's or postgraduate degree from a reputable institution (Business, Finance, or Economics is a plus)
Fluent in English

Benefits

Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market benchmarks
Performance-based incentives linked to deal origination success
Remote-first flexibility with location freedom across India
Exposure to high-value M&A transactions and global software investment strategy
Direct collaboration with senior M&A leadership and experienced deal teams
Learning and development opportunities in corporate development and private equity-style investing
Travel opportunities within India for stakeholder engagement and relationship building
Dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with strong autonomy and ownership

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