Job Description

Reporting into the Portfolio Manager, the M&A Manager will be responsible for directing Volaris Portfolio’s M&A activities in various verticals globally. This role will act as our principal industry advisor on the software industry and all related M&A elements. You will provide deep domain expertise and key industry leadership regarding acquisitions and ensure the Volaris global strategic objectives are driven throughout the acquisition process.

The M&A Manager is tasked with leading M&A transactions through cross-functional due diligence and gathering and leveraging integration planning inputs to support integration planning and valuation inputs. The M&A Manager also gathers important information regarding risks and opportunities for impending and ongoing M&A activities, translating this information into fact-based and well-reasoned insights on the valuation and structural impact of the acquisition.

This position requires continual interactions with both internal and external business leaders in driving ongoing alignment of acquisitions. The M&A Manager is additionally responsible for ensuring that internal M&A processes and standards are adhered.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Portfolio Manager in the creation of theVolarisPortfolio’s M&A strategy.

• Oversee the implementation of the M&A strategy to ensure all the keyobjectivesare met.

• Manage the M&A function, including:

• Develop repeatable, efficient, and effective M&A workflow, playbooks, and best practices, including extracting the learnings through the Post-Acquisition Reviews.

• M&Alead Advisor and lead on the execution of transactions.

• Providestrategic advice, support, and influence for all acquisitions in the Portfolio, including:

• Delivering strategic M&A support to the Portfolio Manager

• Support the purchase agreement negotiation process.

• Oversee the due diligence process and assumptions.

• Provide strategic advice and regular updates to all key stakeholders on deal progress.

• Facilitate the agreement of the investment memoobjectives

• Identifyhigh-performing M&A best practices and share these with the Portfolio Manager

• Identifyingand monitoring target companies, contacting andmaintainingclose dialogue with the owners of those companies, as well as coordinating and executing acquisition transactions (both internal and external processes).

• Development and maintenance of the M&A pipeline, sourcing, and developing new deal opportunities, both self-generated, through our Corporate Development teamandthroughleveragingour Business Units and referral channels and converting targets to actionable opportunities.

• Work with internal and external teams during M&A processes, including due diligence, negotiations, and integrations.

• Lead the due diligence process and develop andmaintainall ofthe key master files for use with all acquisitions.

• Working with our legal team,tomanage and negotiate non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality agreements with target companies as well as transaction documentation.

• Produce presentation materials summarizing investment opportunities and recommendations for theVolarisand Volaris leadership teams.

• Leverage best practices to drive successful acquisitions of businesses for theVolaris

• Work closely with thePortfolio Managerand the acquired business to develop detailed integration plans (30/60/90-day plans) to ensure our businesses are well integrated and can meet the stated outcomes within the Investment Memo.

• Working with the Portfolio Manager to build theinvestment thesis of acquisitions.

• Travel to offices in other locations (international/national)for diligence andinitialintegration support.

• Perform any other reasonable duties asrequired

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’sdegree in business management, finance, operations, strategy, or a relevant discipline.

• 3–5+ years of experience in M&A roles within the software industry.

• Establishedtrack recordas the M&A lead of a successful multi-location business

• Experience having successfullyacquiredbusinesses globally.

• Relevant experience within company valuation, project management, acquisition processes, transactiondocumentsand due diligence, andcanlead work streams in these areas.

• Strong commercial judgement with the foresight to see how potential acquisitions will fit within the Portfolio.

• Strong business acumen with the ability toanticipatebusiness trends and takeappropriate actionsthatbenefitthe business.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a clear and proactive communicator whomaintainsa steady flow of information and someone who can impart the vision to a broad audience and earn the confidence of others.

• Analytical and independent.

Personality

To be successful in this role,you’reambitious, highly motivated, and comfortable taking ownership.We’relooking for someone who is truly self-directed—you’llbe leading the way and helping drive the team’s success.

You’llbe part of building something unique from the ground up and will play a key role in shaping not only the work itself, but also how the team celebrates achievements, reaches milestones, and creates lasting impact. This is a pivotal role, and with it comes real freedom and autonomy to help builda strong team—and to grow and succeed yourself.

Ifyou’reexcited about creating something from the beginning within a well-established portfolio, please send your application to: Talent Acquisition Director Susanne Guld susanne.guld@volarisgroup.com

You will be based inTorontoand be workinghybridwith access to our office in downtown Toronto.

CA$140K/yr - CA$160K/yr

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings Available:

1