As the Research Analyst for the Business Development M&A team you will have a critical role in supporting our M&A process, gaining valuable experience during your time with us.
What you will 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:
Detail oriented researcher with advanced experience in Salesforce and Microsoft Excel comfortable manipulating big data from multiple sources
Track record of inquisitiveness and curiosity
What will make you stand out:
Experience in M&A
Experience in software, financial and/or healthcare industries
What we have to 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 Us: 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.