M&A Research Analyst

Overview

At Harris we are disciplined deployers of capital and great operators of vertical market software businesses. Our companies provide mission-critical software solutions to multiple vertical markets across the globe. We are an operating group of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU), one of the world’s most active acquirers of software businesses and home to a portfolio of over 500 companies in 150 countries.

• Qualifying M&A Prospects – Understand and use our investment criteria for rigorous screening of prospects
• Big Data – Manage, monitor and maintain the data quality of our watch-list of M&A prospects in our CRM with reports and dashboards
• Research – Perform primary research on owner-operated businesses, private equity portfolio companies, as well as potential carve outs of multinational corporations
• Research – market-sizing, industry trends, and competitor analysis
• Research – Software M&A advisors, brokers, and investment banks
• Data sources – Identify & analyze relevant 3rd party data sources such as industry trade shows and conferences for M&A prospects
• Analysis – Prepare and report on various statistics and KPIs related to our M&A pipeline
• Ad Hoc Analysis & Special Projects with our senior M&A and Corporate Development leaders to support capital deployment

• 2-4+ years of experience in finance, accounting, software, or data analysis
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Economics (BBA/ BCom etc.)
• Investor mindset- an individual curious about business models
• Self-motivated individual with an ability to perform independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, and analytical ability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Power Point
• Leverages AI for research and analysis
• High degree of professionalism and integrity
• Ability to work remotely in the U.S. or Canada

About the company

Harris Computer