M&A Business Development Senior Associate

M&A Business Development Senior Associate - Financial Services (Europe)

Position Overview

Vencora is seeking a driven and results-oriented M&A Business Development Senior Associate to focus on the Financial Services vertical in Europe (specifically Germany and UK). This role is responsible for representing the front-end of Vencora's acquisition activities by establishing, building, and nurturing relationships with CEOs and owners of global companies. Vencora's strategy is to build a strong portfolio of specialized vertical market technology businesses, operating in a decentralized manner with no intention of exiting investments.

About Vencora

Vencora acquires, strengthens, and grows vertical market technology businesses. Unlike typical private equity or strategic acquirers, Vencora’s 400+ portfolio businesses operate with confidence, entrepreneurial drive, and best practices to dominate their respective industries. Vencora is a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (www.csisoftware.com), a publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Responsibilities

• Lead Generation & Prospecting:
  • Creatively identify leads for vertical market software businesses that meet Vencora's strategic criteria and specific metrics.
  • Maintain and build a proprietary database of industry contacts.
  • Develop and conduct prospecting campaigns through digital media, outbound cold calling, email sequences, in-person meetings, and industry events.
• Relationship Building:
  • Consistently make direct outreach to business owners and executives.
  • Confidently navigate gatekeepers and initiate compelling conversations.
  • Demonstrate creativity, persistence, and credibility in reaching out to Owners, Operators, and C-Suite leadership.
• Opportunity Qualification:
  • Gather target company information and qualify opportunities for potential acquisition.
  • Present high-potential opportunities to the internal M&A team.
  • Support the progression of opportunities to NDA or deeper evaluation stages.
• Travel:
  • Travel to attend tradeshows, prospecting trips, and in-person meetings as needed (up to 20%).

Requirements

• Skills & Experience:
  • Fluency in English and German is necessary.
  • Excellent academic performance in an undergraduate business degree; a Master’s degree from a top-tier school is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated success with cold calling and outbound prospecting; confidence in initiating conversations with founders and C-level executives and navigating gatekeepers.
  • 4+ years of experience in a business development, lead generation, or outbound sales role, ideally in a B2B or M&A environment.
  • Ability to manage a pipeline of leads and consistently exceed outreach and engagement targets.
  • Confident in presenting to business owners and executive-level stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical skills and sound business judgment.
  • Experience in M&A, software, or fintech is considered an asset.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce is a plus.
• Personal Attributes:
  • Driven, results-oriented, and unafraid to pick up the phone.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, strong business instincts, and a proactive mindset.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and motivated by building relationships and sourcing great businesses.
  • Professional demeanor, excellent time management, and a persistent, independent work ethic.
  • Collaborative spirit with the ability to work across remote teams and cultural backgrounds.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%.

The Opportunity

The Corporate Development Senior Associate role at Vencora offers a high-impact career path with visibility across the M&A lifecycle. You will gain hands-on experience sourcing and qualifying deals, building relationships with founders, and contributing to the long-term growth of Vencora's global software portfolio.

What We Offer

• Health benefits - Full benefits starting on day one.
• Professional development opportunities.

Employment Type

• Full-time

Location Type

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Salary

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