M&A Associate (Business Development)

Own the M&A pipeline from first contact with a target through to signed term sheet

• Identify, research, and prioritize acquisition targets that fit our portfolio and growth strategy
• Lead outreach and first conversations with potential sellers, founders, and management teams
• Assess strategic fit, business quality, and acquisition potential across a range of opportunities
• Build financial models and run valuation analyses, including DCF, comparables, and return scenarios
• Prepare diligence materials, coordinate data rooms, and support due diligence processes across stakeholders
• Write clear investment memos and decision-making materials for leadership
• Build business cases for high-impact opportunities, often working with incomplete or imperfect information
• Work closely with C-level stakeholders, finance, and legal teams to keep processes moving efficiently and support decision-making

• 2+ years of experience in M&A advisory, transaction services, corporate development, finance, or a similar field
• Ability to independently own processes and move work forward without requiring close day-to-day guidance
• Strong financial modelling skills, including the ability to build DCF and payback models from scratch
• Good understanding of core deal mechanics such as enterprise value vs equity value, cash-free/debt-free structures, working capital adjustments, and earnouts
• Strong analytical skills and ability to assess both business quality and strategic fit
• Confidence communicating with senior stakeholders, founders, and management teams in a professional and credible way
• Ability to structure information clearly and turn analysis into concise recommendations
• Comfort working on high-stakes topics with speed, ownership, and incomplete information

Nice to have

• Background in digital media, affiliate marketing, or performance marketing would be a plus

• Health & Well-being – Private health insurance with mental health coverage (including psychotherapy sessions), in-house physiotherapy, and access to premium wellness apps and fitness resources.
• Time to Recharge – Paid sick days and extra vacation days that grow the longer you’re with us.
• Continuous Growth – Deep focus on individual progress, supported by the 70/20/10 development model and a wide range of L&D initiatives designed to boost performance throughout the year. You’ll have access to courses, conferences, books, subscriptions, and regular knowledge-sharing sessions to support ongoing learning.
• Recognition & Support – Work anniversaries, celebrations for personal milestones such as birthdays, weddings, welcoming new family members, and more.
• Community & Connection – Quarterly events to share knowledge, strengthen alignment, and foster collaboration across teams - plus company workations, wellness challenges, marathons, and other initiatives that bring people together in meaningful ways.
• Workspace & Comfort – Work in a space built for focus, balance, and everything in between. At the CyberCity campus, you’re surrounded by a community of professionals and a modern infrastructure — from gyms and top coffee spots to popular restaurants just around the corner. Step out for a walk, reset in game areas, grab a snack, or bring your pet along on Pet Thursday. Everything here is designed to help you feel good and do your best work.
• Balanced Flexibility – A hybrid working model that supports both focused individual work and strong in-person collaboration. We offer flexibility to work remotely, combined with regular time in the office to connect, create, and align as a team.