Corporate Development Analyst (Healthcare)

At Harris we are disciplined deployers of capital and great owners of vertical market software businesses.  Our companies provide a combination of mission-critical and point software solutions to multiple vertical markets that span the globe.  We are a part 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.

As the Corporate Development Analyst for the M&A team you will have a critical role in supporting our M&A process, gaining valuable experience during your time with us.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING

Majority (>80%)

• Qualify Prospects– Understand and use our preferred investment profile for rigorous screening of prospects
• Carve Out – Deconstruct large multinational corporations and identify carve out opportunities
• Big Data – Monitor, manage and maintain data quality in our CRM to track key KPIs & dashboards
• Research – Perform market research in new verticals and new geographies in support of our continued growth
• M&A Advisors – Map out all relevant software M&A advisors from international to regional boutique
• Data sources – Identify & analyze relevant 3rd party data sources, industry lists and trade conferences

Minority (<20%)

• Supporting M&A transactions – Aid due diligence (market analysis, contract review, financial analysis) to incorporate in bottom-up multi scenario financial modelling and assist with preparing our investment memo's
• Ad Hoc - research projects with Group Presidents/M&A Heads to support deployment efforts

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Currently pursuing undergraduate in business/finance/engineering, or an MBA 

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT

• Track record of inquisitiveness and curiosity
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and comfort manipulating big data from multiple sources
• Pursuit of professional designation (CFA/CPA) considered an asset
• Bilingual (English & French) both oral and written

WHAT WE OFFER

• M&A Experience - Opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced M&A environment
• Learn how transactions are sourced through to close at one of worlds largest acquirers of software businesses
• Exposure and practical application of M&A tools and data sources
• Flexible work options & opportunity to continue to work part time during the school year

ABOUT OUR BUSINESS

At Harris our focus is to acquire businesses with growth potential, manage them well and then build them for the future. We care deeply about our reputation as acquisitions are a key part of what we do. Learn more about the Harris M&A team's view on acquisitions and journey from those who have experienced it directly.

https://www.harriscomputer.com/en/being-acquired/