Business Analyst - M&A Strategy

Overview

Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100/500/1000 companies to small and mid-sized organizations in Canada/US. We are currently hiring for a Business Analyst - M&A Strategy for our global IT M&A client in the Toronto area.

Role: Business Analyst - M&A Strategy

Location: Remote - Toronto area, Canada

Business Analyst - M&A Strategy

In this role, you will collaborate with senior leadership team members across the organization, managing diverse projects spanning various areas, including:

Market Assessment and Analysis
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Conduct thorough industry and trend research, market analysis, and market sizing to address business challenges, evaluate potential M&A targets, and support Sales and Marketing growth for company investments.

Competitive Landscape Assessment
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Synthesize competitor data to provide strategic insights based on market research and industry reports.

Reporting and Dashboarding
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Create insightful reports and dashboards to consolidate key findings and provide data-driven insights for executive decision-making.

Standardization of Critical KPIs
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Recommend, design and implement a standardized set of KPIs to help evaluate key metrics across the portfolio of businesses. Develop reusable data assets / processes and guide management team of portfolio companies on how to maintain data ecosystem, understand key metrics, and interpret results.

Industry Trends and Analysis
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Stay abreast of industry trends, analyzing data to provide actionable business insights.

This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in all aspects of successful B2B software company management, from strategic planning to execution. It provides a dynamic platform with a global scope and ample prospects for long-term career progression. Your role entails working closely with senior management and leaders to drive business growth within the company's portfolios.

• Conduct research and analysis to formulate strategy recommendations.
• Analyze and synthesize key insights from diverse data sources to drive strategy and inform decision-making.
• Promote thought leadership by developing reusable data assets.
• Support leaders in strategic planning and long-term business strategy development.
• Collaborate across departments like Finance, M&A, and portfolio teams for in-depth research and analysis.
• Assess organic growth opportunities and contribute to fostering a culture of innovation.
• Undertake any special projects as required.

• Bachelors or masters degree in business, economics, engineering, mathematics, philosophy, or related fields.
• 5 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, or a similar analytical role, with a background in the software industry being advantageous.
• Strong strategic thinking skills to derive and deliver key insights from data.
• High level of competency with data visualization tools (Power BI is a plus) and proficient in Excel and PowerPoint for effective reporting.
• Sound knowledge of business financials and operations.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships at the executive level.
• Skilled in synthesizing trends and consolidating findings into meaningful, visually appealing formats for presentations to executives.
• Excellent project management skills, communication abilities, and a self-starter attitude.
• High curiosity, passion for continuous learning and creative problem-solving.
• Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to travel occasionally (