Valsoft Corporation is looking for a talented, versatile, and passionate Corporate Development Intern to join our M&A team!
The candidate will be responsible for conducting bottom-up research and analysis on acquisition targets, covering operational, financial and industry aspects. The individual must be highly analytical and well-versed in financial statement analysis and a natural curiosity and professional skepticism. Successful candidates should have some investment experience and a passion for capital allocation.
Here is a little window into our company: Valsoft’s focus is to acquire and grow vertical software businesses that provide mission-critical solutions in their respective niche or market. Since 2015, we have acquired nearly 50 businesses; today, Valsoft has over 1500 employees across 20+ countries. This business model creates a rapid and profitable growth allowing for the acquisition of new companies. Our motto is “Be Humble Stay Hungry!”
What your day will look like:
- Identifying and qualifying prospects that fit our investment profile
- Conducting industry research to support business development activities
- Identifying relevant research organizations, advisory groups, and trade conferences
- Supporting investment team on analytical tasks and projects (valuation, due diligence, etc.)
- Supporting the M&A team on other business development related projects and other special projects as required
About you:
- In progress of completing a BComm in Finance and/or the CFA designation or other professional designation
- 0-2 years minimum experience in private equity, asset management, investment research and/or capital markets setting
- Strong understanding of software business models and experience in analyzing technology companies an asset
- Ability to create a working model using data provided by the target to discern the return potential of acquisitions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to carry high-level, professional conversations with business owners and executives
- Experience in the business development, prospecting, or data analysis roles
- Strong quantitative background and analytical skills
- Strong team-player
- Strong knowledge of Excel
- Must be a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident.
Perks working at Valsoft include:
- Attractive compensation package including potential bonus
- Training /Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Free catered daily lunches, unlimited fruit and snacks, coffee, tea, hot chocolate etc.
- Rapid career growth and development
- Unlimited vacation after 3 years
- Annual gym discount
- Monthly Onsite barber
- Free parking for all employees
- Ping Pong and Foosball
- Lounging areas